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Compiled 2018.08.10 Northampton Site Plan Review Narrative ReducedSite Plan Review and Special Permit Syncarpha Northampton Solar Project Submitted to: Northampton Planning and Sustainability 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Submitted for: Syncarpha Northampton Solar Project Park Hill Road Northampton, MA 01060 Prepared by: Beals Associates, Inc. 2 Park Plaza, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02116 In Association with: Syncarpha Solar LLC 250 West 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY 10107 August 17, 2018 SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 I TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction......................................................................................................................................1 1.1 Property Description.....................................................................................................................1 1.1.1 Location ................................................................................................................................1 1.1.2 Existing and Adjacent Land Use............................................................................................2 1.1.3 Existing Topography..............................................................................................................2 1.1.4 Existing Soils..........................................................................................................................3 1.1.3 Natural Resource Areas........................................................................................................4 1.2 Project Description and Impacts...................................................................................................5 1.2.1 Land Use ...............................................................................................................................5 1.2.2 Utilities..................................................................................................................................6 1.2.3 Roadways..............................................................................................................................6 1.2.4 Drainage................................................................................................................................7 1.2.5 Natural Resource Impacts.....................................................................................................9 2.0 Site Control.....................................................................................................................................11 3.0 Operation and Maintenance Plan...................................................................................................12 4.0 Utility Notification ..........................................................................................................................13 4.0 Discontinuance and Removal .........................................................................................................14 5.0 Traffic and Vehicular Flow..............................................................................................................16 6.0 350-11.6 Approval Criteria .............................................................................................................17 6.1 The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses.................17 6.2 The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent street, cycle tracks and bike paths; minimize traffic impacts on the street and roads in the area........................................................................................................17 6.3 The site will function harmoniously in relation to other structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings and other community assets in the area as it relates to landscaping, drainage, sight lines, building orientation massing, egress, and setbacks. .......................18 6.4 The requested use will not overload and will mitigate adverse impacts on the city’s resources, including the effect on the city’s water supply and distribution systems, sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools................................................18 6.5 Compliance with the following technical standards...................................................................18 SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 II 6.5.1 Curb cuts onto the street shall be minimized.....................................................................18 6.5.2 Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on the site must be separated to the extent possible and sidewalks must be provided between businesses within a development and from public sidewalks, cycle tracks and bike paths............................................................................19 6.5.3 Major projects must be designed so there is no increase in peak flows from the one- two- and ten- year SCS design storm from the predevelopment condition...............................................19 6.5.4 Medical Marijuana establishments must meet certain criteria..........................................19 6.5.5 for new buildings and additions, the applicant must show that the building is designed to accommodate solar power installation..............................................................................................19 7.0 350-12 Environmental Performance Standards .............................................................................20 7.1 Emissions shall be completely and effectively confined with the building or so regulated as to prevent any nuisance, hazard or disturbance from being perceptible at any lot line of the premises on which the use is located. ........................................................................................................................20 7.2 All activities and all storage of flammable and explosive materials at any point shall be provided with adequate safety devices against fire and explosion and adequate fire-fighting and fire- suppression devices and equipment......................................................................................................20 7.3 No emission which can cause any damage or irritation to the health of persons, animals or vegetation or which can cause excessive soiling at any point shall be permitted..................................20 7.4 No discharge at any point into a private sewerage system, stream or ground, of any material in such a way, or of such a nature or temperature as may contaminate any running stream, water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or objectionable elements and accumulation of wastes conducive to the breeding of rodents or insects shall be permitted......................................................21 7.5 No emission of odorous gases or odiferous matter in such quantities as to be offensive shall be permitted................................................................................................................................................21 7.6 Activities that emit dangerous radioactivity, at any point, shall be controlled in accordance with all regulations of the Atomic Energy Commission..........................................................................21 7.7 No electrical disturbance adversely affecting the operation, at any point, of any equipment, other than that of the creator of such disturbance shall be permitted. ................................................22 7.8 No persistently loud or disruptive noise shall be allowed between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am...................................................................................................................................................22 8.0 Lighting...........................................................................................................................................23 9.0 Significant Trees..............................................................................................................................24 10.0 Water Supply Protection District....................................................................................................25 10.1 Requirements .............................................................................................................................25 SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 III 10.1.1 Provisions to prevent the contamination of groundwater by petroleum products, hazardous materials or wastes...........................................................................................................25 10.1.2 Drainage recharge features and provisions to prevent loss of recharge............................25 10.1.3 provisions to control soil erosion and sedimentation ........................................................25 10.1.4 Provisions to prevent soil compaction................................................................................26 10.1.5 Provisions to prevent seepage from sewer pipes...............................................................26 10.1.6 A complete list of chemicals, pesticides, fuels, and other potentially hazardous materials to be used or stored on the premises. ...............................................................................................26 10.1.7 Evidence of compliance with the regulations of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act................................................................................................................................27 Appendix A: Formwork Appendix B: Waiver Requests Appendix C: Figures Appendix D: Photographs Appendix E: Property Deed and Purchase Agreement Appendix F: Solar Facility Operation and Maintenance Plan Appendix G: National Grid Interconnection Information Appendix H: Decommissioning Plan Appendix I: Emergency Response Plan Appendix J: Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Plan Appendix K: Project Plans SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION On behalf of Syncarpha Solar, LLC, our office is pleased to present plans and permit application materials developed to support the Site Plan Review and Special Permit filing for a proposed large-scale, ground mounted, Community Shared Solar photovoltaic array to be installed on a 17+ acre parcel of land off Park Hill Road in Northampton, Massachusetts. The project will consist of the development of a photovoltaic solar facility which will have a maximum rated capacity of 5.0 megawatts AC and will have a lifespan of approximately 30+ years. The electricity that is generated will be distributed to the three-phase circuit operated by National Grid along Glendale Avenue. The Northampton Community Solar Project site will be located on a large parcel of undeveloped land off Park Hill Road. The property is identified by the City of Northampton Assessor’s Maps as Map 49, Lot 12. This land is currently owned by the Burt family, and is under an option to purchase by Syncarpha Solar, LLC. The existing 32-acre parcel will be subdivided through an ANR process into four individual lots. The main lot containing the solar facility will be retained by Syncarpha, as will the two westerly most lots. The middle parcel that includes Hannum Brook and the direct buffers to it will be conveyed to the City of Northampton to be held in conservation. At this time, Syncarpha has no plans for the western two lots that are created by the ANR process. 1.1 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 1.1.1 LOCATION The parcel is located approximately 400 feet beyond the end of the paved portion of Park Hill Extension in Northampton, near the City boundary with Easthampton. Park Hill Road is a public right of way that is four (4) rods wide based on a 1770 Hampshire County layout. At the pavement’s end, the roadway becomes a narrow (approximately 10 feet) gravel road that is not maintained during the winter months. In order to gain adequate access to the site, the City Staff has requested that this road be improved. The project includes a proposed improvement to this gravel road from the end of the paved portion to a point approximately twenty (20) feet beyond the access drive to the solar project. The proposed width at this time is twelve (12) feet, which will allow access for construction vehicles and emergency vehicles. The overall existing parcel is currently taxed under Massachusetts Chapter 61A, identifying it as prime farmland. Under this designation, the City of Northampton may exercise an option to SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 2 purchase the land in the event of a sale. The City may waive its right to do so through a public hearing process before the City Council. The project is currently working through that process with City Staff. 1.1.2 EXISTING AND ADJACENT LAND USE The overall property is currently undeveloped with wooded and open field areas throughout the landscape. The west side of the property along the paved portion of Park Hill Road Extension is wooded. Hannum Brook crosses through the central portions of the property, surrounded on both sides by wooded buffers. There are several areas of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands that have been identified within this wooded buffer to the brook. Further to the east, the property opens up into an open field that has a small stand of approximately thirty (30) trees in the middle of it. The field is surrounded by a wooded buffer that separates the field from Hannum Brook to the west and north and the abutting properties to the east. North of Hannum Brook is another field area that is bordered on all sides by a wooded buffer. A recent ALTA Survey did not disclose any easements that encumber the site. There are a few encroachments on the property from an abutting property to the west. To the west and southwest of the property are residential structures. North of the site is a prior landfill that now has solar facilities associated with it. South of the property is Park Hill Road Extension and other agricultural fields. To the east of the site are additional single-family residences that front on Park Hill Road. It should be noted that 1,400 feet southeasterly and immediately north and northwest of the property are solar facilities that are operated by other companies. The facility to the southeast is located in Easthampton and the other two are in Northampton. 1.1.3 EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY The overall property is generally higher on the west and east boundaries, with a generally lower area in the central portion. Elevations on the west side range from 300 at the northwest corner to 235 at the southwest property corner along Park Hill Road. Moving from west to east, the higher elevations slope steeply down to Hannum Brook which is generally around elevation 212 to 218 through the site. Moving from Hannum Brook easterly, the elevations rise from 230 to 240 across much of the lower open filed, and then begin to rise more sharply to the upper portions of the field. Along the easterly property boundary, the elevations run from approximately 280 at Park Hill Road, to 285 and then back down to approximately 235 in the northeasterly corner of the site. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 3 The solar development site features approximately 33 feet in elevation change from the lowest point (elevation 233 on the western portion) to the highest point (elevation 266 on the eastern portion). Slopes in the open field range from as little as 1% to as high as 18%. Within the small central wooded portion of the open field, the grades raise to as high as 33%. 1.1.4 EXISTING SOILS The NRCS Soil Survey for Hampshire County indicates a variety of soils across the site: Hinkley loamy sand Windsor loamy sand Rippowam fine sandy loam Belgrade silt loam Woodbridge fine sandy loam These soils feature different characteristics and abilities to absorb rainfall and runoff. The Hinkley and Windsor soils are classified as Hydrologic Soils Group A while the other site soils are characterized as Group C and D soils. The portion of the site that will contain the solar panels is within the Belgrade and Woodbridge soils, which are Group C and Group C/D soils, respectively. Hydrologic Soils Groups have the following definitions: Group A is sand, loamy sand or sandy loam types of soils. It has low runoff potential and high infiltration rates even when thoroughly wetted. They consist chiefly of deep, well to excessively drained sands or gravels and have a high rate of water transmission. Group B is silt loam or loam. It has a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wetted and consists chiefly or moderately deep to deep, moderately well to well drained soils with moderately fine to moderately coarse textures. Group C soils are sandy clay loam. They have low infiltration rates when thoroughly wetted and consist chiefly of soils with a layer that impedes downward movement of water and soils with moderately fine to fine structure. Group D soils are clay loam, silty clay loam, sandy clay, silty clay or clay. This HSG has the highest runoff potential. They have very low infiltration rates when thoroughly wetted and consist chiefly of clay soils with a high swelling potential, soils with a permanent high-water table, soils with a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface and shallow soils over nearly impervious material. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 4 1.1.3 NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS Two different types of Natural Resource Areas were noted and delineated on the project site. Hannum Brook is a perennial stream and as such is afforded Riverfront status under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (310 CMR 10.58). Along several portions of the brook, Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (310 CMR 10.55) were found. 1.1.3.1 BORDERING VEGETATED WETLANDS Bordering Vegetated Wetlands were identified on the site during investigations on April 5, 2018 and July 17, 2018. The A- Series flags were delineated in April and run from A-1 through A-60, beginning at the point where Hannum Brook crosses under Park Hill Road Extension, upstream to the northeast property corner. Only the southerly and easterly portion of the wetland boundary was flagged since there will be no work north or west of the wetland area. The B-Series, located in July, were the result of supplemental delineations performed to support the proposed widening of Park Hill Road Extension at the point where it crosses Hannum Brook. The wetlands can generally be described as forested wetlands that border the stream and are mainly confined by steep slopes from the field portions down to the brook. 1.1.3.2 PERENNIAL STREAMS Hannum Brook is considered a perennial stream as it crosses through the property. Under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, perennial streams are afforded Riverfront protection and receive a 100-foot inner riparian buffer as well as a 200-foot outer riparian buffer. This buffer is measured from the mean annual high-water mark of the stream, which has been delineated in the field with a series of blue flags that are labeled RF-1 through RF-38, beginning in the northeast corner of the site and progressing downstream to a point just before the brook crosses under Park Hill Road Extension. Similar to the Bordering Vegetated Wetland areas, the northerly and westerly edge of Hannum Brook and the associated buffers have not been delineated or flagged in the field since no work will be taking place on that side of the resource. 1.1.3.3 VERNAL POOLS There are no Vernal Pools, either Certified or Potential, identified by Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program on this site. Beals Associates’ site investigations did not uncover any areas that should be further examined for Vernal Pool characteristics during our field investigations. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 5 1.1.3.4 INTERMITTENT STREAMS There are no intermittent streams that have been delineated outside of the boundaries of the wetland resource areas noted above. 1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND IMPACTS 1.2.1 LAND USE The proposed project will consist of the installation of a pole-mounted photovoltaic system, equipment pads, underground and overhead electrical conduit, fencing, security signage, gravel access roadways and the interconnection of the resulting facility to the existing electrical circuit within the public right of way on Park Hill Road Extension. The project’s solar panels will be installed on frames that are secured to the ground by push piles, which will extend a minimum of four feet into the ground (pending final geotechnical analysis). In the event that rock is encountered, helical auger foundations will be used. The panels will be interconnected through a series of underground electrical connections. The solar panels will be divided into two (2) zones. Each zone runs through a transformer, joining the main system line that leads out to Park Hill Road Extension and through an interconnect point to the National Grid system on the existing Park Hill Road Extension pole line. In order to further support the goals of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program (SMART), the project will incorporate energy storage. Energy storage can provide a variety of benefits across the electric grid, including: improved power quality, mitigating substation upgrades, and the ability to shift solar energy production to match peak demand. The energy storage associated with this project will be co-located with the solar, meaning they will share a common point of coupling and that the solar will be used to charge the on-site storage batteries. The project will use and energy storage system that incorporates standard inverters (like those associated with the solar) as well as lithium ion batteries – the same type of battery technology that is used in cell phones, digital cameras, and watches. The batteries will be containerized in standard 40-foot shipping containers that are flame retardant. Based on the current SMART program regulations, the batteries are required to be fully charged/discharged a minimum of 52 times a year to facilitate smart grid management and timed releases of electricity as shall be determined by National Grid. The applicant is working with National Grid to explore the possibility of running all electrical lines to the interconnect point underground. It has been expressed by City Staff that there is a strong SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 6 desire for no new utility pole locations to be introduced as a result of this project. Provided that National Grid finds this technically feasible, the project proponents will install all electrical lines and equipment at or below the ground surface to the interconnect point. In the event that National Grid does not allow this for a valid technical, safety, or reliability reason, the poles will be minimized to only those National Grid and Customer Owned poles depicted on the site plan. The facility will also feature a security fence around the perimeter of the project. The fence will have chain link fabric and will be seven (7) feet in height. There will be a gap at the bottom of the fence between the ground surface and the fence fabric to allow small animals to crawl under the fence. Upon completion of the installation of the panels, appurtenances and fencing, the entire disturbed area will be seeded with a mix of low growing vegetation which will help maintain a non-erosive soil cover, minimize dust, and require very little maintenance. In addition, there will be no use of fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides for this project. 1.2.2 UTILITIES Utility installations for the proposed project will be limited to underground and overhead electrical utilities. Underground facilities will be run through PVC conduit that will be direct buried onsite. A small section of overhead lines near the interconnect point may be run on standard wooden utility poles that will be spaced as appropriate for the alignment and loads. In the event the poles are necessary, the lines can be bundled to further reduce the visual impact. Water, sanitary sewer, natural gas, cable, or telecommunications facilities are not necessary for the intended use of the site and will not be extended onto the property. There will be no permanent overhead lighting on the site. 1.2.3 ROADWAYS The project site will be accessed via gravel roadways that will originate at Park Hill Extension. The design standards for the roadways are summarized below. Maintenance Road Design Standards Maximum Grade 8% Minimum Grade 1% Minimum Cross Slope 3% Maximum Width 18 feet SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 7 Minimum Width 18 feet Minimum Centerline Radius 60 feet Minimum Edge Radius 15 feet Minimum Top Course 6” MaDOT M1.03.0 Type C Minimum Base Course 12” MaDOT M1.03.1 Subbase The access roads are intended to provide vehicular access for the maintenance vehicles to the locations of the transformers for each zone. At each transformer location, a turnaround has been provided that will accommodate the vehicles. At this time, it is anticipated that the maintenance vehicle will be the size of a pickup truck; however, the roads can easily accommodate box trucks or emergency vehicles, if necessary. The roads will feature a gravel structure and have been designed with sufficient cross slopes to allow runoff to shed from the roadway surface into an adjacent drainage swale or across naturally vegetated surfaces. Park Hill Road Extension will be widened and graded to provide access to the site for emergency vehicles and construction vehicles. This widening will result in a roadway that is increased from the current 10-foot gravel path to a 12-foot compacted gravel road that can accommodate emergency and construction vehicles of all sizes. Roadside drainage swales will be used to provide a drainage system that will control and safely convey stormwater runoff to Hannum Brook while reducing the potential for erosion that exists today. The overall design of Park Hill Road Extension has taken into consideration several factors, including public safety, the desire by abutting residences to minimize the amount of improvements to the road, and the City Staff’s desire to improve the roadway to City Standards. While the applicant acknowledges that City Standards (20 to 24 feet wide, paved, sidewalks, etc.) are not met for this roadway, we believe that the locations and neighborhood conditions warrant waivers of certain City Standards to allow the design as presented. 1.2.4 DRAINAGE The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has published Wetlands Program Policy 17-1: Photovoltaic System Solar Array Review, effective 9.23.2017. This policy establishes the Department’s approach for reviewing ground mounted solar photovoltaic systems (PVS systems) relative to wetland jurisdiction. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 8 In accordance with this policy, the project does not propose placement of any panels or panel structures within the delineated wetland resource areas on the project site. Section 4 of the Policy establishes Stormwater Management criteria for these installations. The Policy requires that the Stormwater Management Standards apply to PVS systems with regards to attenuation of peak rates of runoff caused by land development, provision of recharge, control of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) from impervious surfaces, excluding solar panels, and the provision of adequate erosion and sedimentation controls. The Policy goes on to state that “Solar projects within the Buffer Zone or other jurisdictional area should endeavor to utilize Low Impact Development techniques and will receive credit for Environmentally Sensitive Site Design when LID is incorporated pursuant to the “Minimum Criterial for Credit” from Volume 3, Chapter 1 of the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook. As recommended by MaDEP, the following has been incorporated into the design and documentation of the project. Slopes on which the PVS arrays are placed are not greater than 3:1, naturally or as graded. An erosion control plan is developed and implemented which prevents direct discharges to wetlands and which grade the project site to avoid or minimize channelized stormwater flow from the Buffer Zone directly into wetland resource areas. Land disturbance and grading is conducted in a phased and selective manner (i.e. avoid, if possible, or minimize clearing the entire site at one time in order to minimize soil mobilization and the amount of soil exposure at any one time to reduce construction period runoff), or other appropriate construction best management practices are incorporated to preclude construction period runoff/erosion. Provide temporary land stabilization measures for all disturbed surfaces such as mulching until permanent native vegetative cover is established and utilize temporary sedimentation basins as appropriate. Construction and post-construction phase stormwater management plans include subcatchments under PVS arrays which include stormwater BMPs such as infiltration trenches, water bars/log bars, and natural vegetative cover consisting solely of native grass and plant species (note: the extent of stormwater BMPS required will depend largely on the existing cover type as compared to the proposed cover type. In some instances, BMPs may not be necessary, where the proposed cover type represents an improvement over existing conditions.) Top soil is preserved or supplemented sufficient to maintain vegetation cover. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 9 Solar panel rows are spaced in a manner to allow sunlight penetration sufficient to support vegetation between the solar panel rows. Where panel rows follow the slope (i.e. panel arrays are constructed down, rather than across, a slope) provide intermittent gaps between adjacent panels sufficient to accommodate anticipated runoff so that runoff occurs from individual panels rather than from the length of the entire array. Panel drip edges are no greater than 10-feet above the ground surface. No conveyances or outfalls are constructed. No work is proposed in a buffer zone of Resource Areas that borders a Critical Area, as defined at 314 CMR 9.02, or in the estimated habitat identified on the most recent Estimated Habitat Map of State Listed Rare Species prepared by Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. In order to attenuate the increase in flows due to the introduction of gravel maintenance roads, the stormwater controls have been designed to promote sheetflow from the gravel surfaces across existing field areas, resulting in increased opportunities for infiltration and reduced rates of runoff. A full Stormwater Management Report has been prepared for the project and is attached under separate cover. For this project, a Stormwater Management Permit will also be required. This permit will be submitted concurrently with the Site Plan Review/Special Permit documentation. 1.2.5 NATURAL RESOURCE IMPACTS Development of the overall project features two main components; the widening of Park Hill Road Extension and the development of the solar facility on the property. The solar facility development results in minor impacts to the 100-foot wetland buffer in the form of panel placement as well as impacts to the 200-foot Riverfront buffer, again with the placement of panels. 310 CMR 10.58 exempts certain activities from the Riverfront regulations, including the installation of fencing, provided that it does not constitute a barrier to wildlife movement, and the installation of directly embedded utility poles and associated anchors, push braces or grounding rods. At the request of Sarah LaValley, we have kept all permanent site features (gravel roads, concrete equipment pads, etc.) out of the 200-foot Riverfront buffer. The only solar features within the 200-foot Riverfront buffer will be the chain link fencing and the panel installations. The impacts from these installations will be limited to the actual point of contact between the ground surface and the foundation system used for mounting the tables. The panels are mounted a minimum of three to four feet above the ground surface. Shading impacts from SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 10 the panels may occur, but the actual ground surface will remain vegetated. There will be no alteration of surface grades in these areas. The improvements to Park Hill Road Extension will require working within the Riverfront buffer and the Bordering Vegetated Wetland. Approximately 6,000 square feet of buffer zone impact is required for this work. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 11 2.0 SITE CONTROL The property is currently owned by Kenneth C. and John H. Burt and JKB Farms, Inc. as recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds at Book 11316, Page 326. A copy of this deed is included in the appendices. Syncarpha Solar, LLC has entered into an agreement to purchase the property contingent on the receipt of all permits for the proposed project. A redacted copy of that agreement is also attached. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 12 3.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN A complete Operations and Maintenance narrative for the facility operation has been prepared and is included in the appendices. The Operation and Maintenance requirements for the stormwater management components are included in the overall Stormwater Management Report submitted under separate cover. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 13 4.0 UTILITY NOTIFICATION The project proponent has been working with National Grid to secure the Interconnect Agreement. A copy of the National Grid Interconnection Application is included in the appendices. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 14 4.0 DISCONTINUANCE AND REMOVAL Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall provide a non-cancellable form of surety approved by the Planning Board, in an amount determined to be adequate by the Planning Board to cover the cost of removal and site restoration. The amount shall include a mechanism for calculating increased removal costs due to inflation. The surety shall be maintained by the developer for the lifespan of the facility, with annual certification notices from the surety company submitted to the Planning Board. After the project’s useful life (30+ years), the project will be decommissioned, and the property will be returned to its original state. The project consists of the following key components and materials: List of Solar Energy Equipment Item Description Estimated Quantity Unit Useful Life 72 cell 1000V panels 685,714 LB 30+ Yrs String Inverters 12,833 LB 30+ Yrs Racking Tables 756,667 LB 30+ Yrs Steel Chain Link Fence 3,400+/-LF 30+ Yrs Removal Costs Since most of the materials used to construct the project are considered recyclable, the majority of the costs associated with decommissioning will come from labor, transportation, and grading work. The table below shows Syncarpha’s estimated decommissioning costs in 2018 Dollars as well as Year 20 Dollars: SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 15 Labor, Equipment, Trucking Costs Workers HRs / Day Days $ / HR 2018 Dollars Year 20 Dollars Labor Cost 6 8 12 $20.00 $11,520 $18,416 Trucking Costs -8 12 $65.00 $6,240 $9,976 Grading 1 8 12 $45.00 $4,320 $6,906 $22,080 $35,298 Note: Year 20 Dollars assume a yearly 2.5% inflation rate. Surety Bond Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project, Syncarpha will deposit with the City of Northampton a surety bond of $36,000 to cover the cost of decommissioning the project. A complete decommissioning plan is provided in the appendices. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 16 5.0 TRAFFIC AND VEHICULAR FLOW Due to the nature of the project, it is anticipated that there will be no traffic generated by the ongoing operation of the proposed facility other than the occasional maintenance vehicle (pick up truck or small van). The daily monitoring and operation of the facility is conducted remotely and there will be no service personnel onsite on a daily basis. Given the fact that there will be virtually no traffic, a Traffic Impact Study has not been prepared for this project. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 17 6.0 350-11.6 APPROVAL CRITERIA An analysis of the approval criteria from Chapter 350-11.6 of the City of Northampton Code is provided below. 6.1 THE REQUESTED USE PROTECTS ADJOINING PREMISES AGAINST SERIOUSLY DETRIMENTAL USES. The proposed project has been designed to minimize impacts on adjoining properties through careful land planning and engineering. The location of the project within the site affords the retention of existing wooded buffers around the project site. The solar panels will be installed in open filed areas of the site with no cutting of the perimeter wooded buffer proposed. In order to further strengthen and enhance the wooded buffer to the residences east of the project site, approximately 45 additional trees are proposed to be planted along the eastern edge of the solar field. Impacts due to surface water runoff will be minimized through the promotion of sheet flow across vegetated surfaces. The existing ground condition of the site as an open field will generally remain the same since the panels are mounted above the ground surface. Stormwater runoff rates will remain at or below current levels as the runoff leaves the property and flows to the point of analysis at Hannum Brook. 6.2 THE REQUESTED USE WILL PROMOTE THE CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT WITHIN THE SITE AND ON ADJACENT STREET, CYCLE TRACKS AND BIKE PATHS; MINIMIZE TRAFFIC IMPACTS ON THE STREET AND ROADS IN THE AREA. The proposed project does not generate significant volumes of traffic during the day-to-day operational phase. Traffic is limited to an occasional pickup truck or maintenance van on a monthly or less frequent basis. The nature of the project is such that pedestrian and bicycle circulation throughout the site would not be desirable. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 18 6.3 THE SITE WILL FUNCTION HARMONIOUSLY IN RELATION TO OTHER STRUCTURES AND OPEN SPACES TO THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE, EXISTING BUILDINGS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ASSETS IN THE AREA AS IT RELATES TO LANDSCAPING, DRAINAGE, SIGHT LINES, BUILDING ORIENTATION MASSING, EGRESS, AND SETBACKS. The proposed use of the project site will not require any changes in topography for the solar array. The existing field and natural landscape will remain intact upon completion of the panel installation. Natural wooded buffers will remain in place along the edges of the existing field. There are no buildings proposed for the project site. 6.4 THE REQUESTED USE WILL NOT OVERLOAD AND WILL MITIGATE ADVERSE IMPACTS ON THE CITY’S RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE EFFECT ON THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, SANITARY AND STORM SEWAGE COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS, FIRE PROTECTION, STREETS AND SCHOOLS. The proposed project will not require connection to City services such as water or sanitary sewer. Storm sewers are not located within the project vicinity and will not be extended to the property. The proposed project does not include any residential units, so there will be no impact to the City’s school system. City emergency departments will not be impacted by the installation of the facility since there are no employees onsite that would require emergency medical or fire protection services. 6.5 COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL STANDARDS 6.5.1 CURB CUTS ONTO THE STREET SHALL BE MINIMIZED While the term curb cut applies only loosely to this site, there is a single entrance from Park Hill Drive Extension to the existing field. This will be relocated approximately 125 feet westerly and will be constructed of gravel. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 19 6.5.2 PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE AND VEHICULAR TRAFFIC MOVEMENT ON THE SITE MUST BE SEPARATED TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE AND SIDEWALKS MUST BE PROVIDED BETWEEN BUSINESSES WITHIN A DEVELOPMENT AND FROM PUBLIC SIDEWALKS, CYCLE TRACKS AND BIKE PATHS. Pedestrian and bicycle routes have not been provided onsite for this project. The nature of the proposal is not conducive to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. No sidewalks have been provided since pedestrians are not encouraged at this facility and there are no sidewalks in the project vicinity to connect to. 6.5.3 MAJOR PROJECTS MUST BE DESIGNED SO THERE IS NO INCREASE IN PEAK FLOWS FROM THE ONE- TWO- AND TEN- YEAR SCS DESIGN STORM FROM THE PREDEVELOPMENT CONDITION. The project includes stormwater management systems designed to maintain peak flow rates at or below 1-, 2- and 10- year design storm levels. A full Stormwater Management Report is included under separate cover. 6.5.4 MEDICAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA. The project does not include a medical marijuana facility. 6.5.5 FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND ADDITIONS, THE APPLICANT MUST SHOW THAT THE BUILDING IS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE SOLAR POWER INSTALLATION. There are no buildings proposed for this project; however, solar power installation is the basis of the proposal. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 20 7.0 350-12 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 7.1 EMISSIONS SHALL BE COMPLETELY AND EFFECTIVELY CONFINED WITH THE BUILDING OR SO REGULATED AS TO PREVENT ANY NUISANCE, HAZARD OR DISTURBANCE FROM BEING PERCEPTIBLE AT ANY LOT LINE OF THE PREMISES ON WHICH THE USE IS LOCATED. The project site will not emit any emissions into the air. 7.2 ALL ACTIVITIES AND ALL STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AT ANY POINT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ADEQUATE SAFETY DEVICES AGAINST FIRE AND EXPLOSION AND ADEQUATE FIRE-FIGHTING AND FIRE-SUPPRESSION DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT. The project will not result in the storage of flammable or explosive materials. Fire suppression and fire fighting devices are not proposed. 7.3 NO EMISSION WHICH CAN CAUSE ANY DAMAGE OR IRRITATION TO THE HEALTH OF PERSONS, ANIMALS OR VEGETATION OR WHICH CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE SOILING AT ANY POINT SHALL BE PERMITTED. The project does not involve any emission that can cause damage or irritation to the health of persons, animals or vegetables. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 21 7.4 NO DISCHARGE AT ANY POINT INTO A PRIVATE SEWERAGE SYSTEM, STREAM OR GROUND, OF ANY MATERIAL IN SUCH A WAY, OR OF SUCH A NATURE OR TEMPERATURE AS MAY CONTAMINATE ANY RUNNING STREAM, WATER SUPPLY OR OTHERWISE CAUSE THE EMISSION OF DANGEROUS OR OBJECTIONABLE ELEMENTS AND ACCUMULATION OF WASTES CONDUCIVE TO THE BREEDING OF RODENTS OR INSECTS SHALL BE PERMITTED. The project does not involve any discharge of liquids or solids into any sewerage system, stream or groundwater areas. The project does not have a connection to any water supply system and cannot generate process or waste water. The panels are in a solid matrix, are insoluble and are enclosed; therefore, contaminated stormwater runoff is not a concern. 7.5 NO EMISSION OF ODOROUS GASES OR ODIFEROUS MATTER IN SUCH QUANTITIES AS TO BE OFFENSIVE SHALL BE PERMITTED. The project does not generate any odors during the generation of solar power. 7.6 ACTIVITIES THAT EMIT DANGEROUS RADIOACTIVITY, AT ANY POINT, SHALL BE CONTROLLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL REGULATIONS OF THE ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION. The project does not emit radioactive energy of any kind. The Atomic Energy Commission does not recognize solar energy facilities as a regulated activity. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 22 7.7 NO ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE OPERATION, AT ANY POINT, OF ANY EQUIPMENT, OTHER THAN THAT OF THE CREATOR OF SUCH DISTURBANCE SHALL BE PERMITTED. The project will not result in any electrical or electromagnetic (EMF) interference within approximately 50 feet of any panel generating power. Studies have been conducted on behalf of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center that show that the EMF levels are decreased to background levels at 50 feet away from the facility. 7.8 NO PERSISTENTLY LOUD OR DISRUPTIVE NOISE SHALL BE ALLOWED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 PM AND 7:00 AM. The proposed project does not emit any sound when the panels are not generating power from the sunlight. This includes the hours from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. During the hours when the panels are collecting solar energy, the inverters will emit a low-level hum that is similar to a household air conditioner at 10 feet away. At a distance of 50 feet, this noise level is inaudible. In the evening and through the night, there is no sound at all. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 23 8.0 LIGHTING The proposed project does not involve any lighting of any kind for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the facility. In the event that maintenance needs to be conducted outside of daylight hours, truck mounted or handheld lights will be utilized. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 24 9.0 SIGNIFICANT TREES The City of Northampton identifies any tree that is 20 inches or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH) as a Significant Tree. The proposed project involves the removal of 20 trees greater than 20 inches DBH, all located in the center of the open field. The cumulative diameter of these trees is 547 inches. Per the regulations, 50% of the diameter must be replanted (547/2 = 273.5, or 274) and the minimum size must be 2 inches. We have selected 2.5-inch species to be planted. This results in 110 trees to be planted for the proposed project (274/2.5 = 109.6, or 110). The Site Plan includes 31 White Oak, 31 Northern Red Oak, 30 American Linden and 18 Honey Locust trees planted along the northerly and easterly project boundary. These locations will not cause shading impacts to the solar panels and will provide additional screening from residential properties to the east of the project site. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 25 10.0 WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION DISTRICT The proposed project is located in the Water Supply Protection District based on the City of Northampton’s zoning maps. Projects located in this district require additional performance standards be met. An analysis of those standards is presented below. 10.1 REQUIREMENTS 10.1.1 PROVISIONS TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF GROUNDWATER BY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR WASTES. The project will include electrical transformers and battery storage systems that could be considered by some to be hazardous materials. The electrical transformers will be mounted on a concrete pad and will be self-contained. In the event of any type of fluid release, the liquid will remain within the unit itself and will not leak out onto the concrete pad, or into the ground. The batteries used for the storage component of the system are solid state lithium ion batteries and will be housed in a 40 foot, flame retardant storage container that will provide secondary encapsulation of the system components. 10.1.2 DRAINAGE RECHARGE FEATURES AND PROVISIONS TO PREVENT LOSS OF RECHARGE The project will lose groundwater recharge capacity since no large areas of building or pavement will be constructed as a result of this proposal. The panels will be mounted above the ground surface and stormwater will run off the panels onto the ground surface which will remain vegetated and available for recharge. Access drives will be constructed of gravel and will shed excess runoff to adjacent ground areas, again promoting sheet flow and groundwater recharge. 10.1.3 PROVISIONS TO CONTROL SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION The project has been designed as a low impact development that will feature minimal grading and little to no earthwork across the project site. The site is currently a vegetated open field and will remain in that condition throughout the construction process. The project’s gravel drives will SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 26 be constructed with relatively shallow slopes to allow rapid revegetation of side slopes and drainage swales. Erosion control barriers have been designed at all locations where earthwork operations could be conducive to erosion if left unprotected. In addition, the perimeter of the project site has will include erosion control barrier to protect natural resource buffers on the north and west sides of the site. Long term operation and maintenance of the stormwater features of the site will be in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance Manual provided in the Stormwater Management Report. 10.1.4 PROVISIONS TO PREVENT SOIL COMPACTION The project will be constructed mainly in an open field. In the areas where gravel access drives are not proposed, the solar panels will be installed on tables that are mounted on push piles or augured piles in the ground surface. This is typically done with relatively light duty equipment and minimal ground impact. Upon completion of the project, the ground surface will be revegetated with either the existing vegetation or supplemented with a low growth mix to avoid exposed areas of soil. 10.1.5 PROVISIONS TO PREVENT SEEPAGE FROM SEWER PIPES. There are no sewage discharges from the site. 10.1.6 A COMPLETE LIST OF CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES, FUELS, AND OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TO BE USED OR STORED ON THE PREMISES. The project proponent and the selected contractor will assemble this list prior to the application for a Building Permit and submit it to the City for their records. At this time, any such list would likely be considered incomplete. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 PAGE 27 10.1.7 EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT. The proposed project will not generate any hazardous waste and, as such, does not fall within the defined terms of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX A: FORMWORK SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX B: WAIVER REQUESTS List of waivers requested from the Northampton Code Chapter 350 Section 11.5.B(2) Site plan(s) at a scale of one inch equals 40 feet (or greater) Reason for waiver request The site plans have been shown at a scale of one inch equals 50 feet due to the size of the property. If the site plan scale were to be enlarged, then multiple sheets would be required to show the entire proposed development. Having one sheet at one inch equals 50 feet allows for the project to be easily viewed as a whole. Chapter 350 Section 11.5.B(2)(i) Existing and proposed landscaping, including trees and other plantings (including the size and type of plantings), stone walls, buffers, screening, and fencing. Landscape plans must be designed and stamped by a certified landscape architect or arborist. An adequate schedule for maintenance, during the first two years, must be specified on the plans. Reason for waiver request The proposed project does not include an extensive landscaping plan. Trees are being planted to meet the requirements of Chapter 350 Section 12.3 Significant trees. For these reasons, we believe it is necessary for a Landscape Architect to stamp the site plan. Chapter 350 Section 11.5.B(2)(m) A photometric plan showing conformance with Chapter 350 Section 12.2 Reason for waiver request The proposed project does not include any lighting. Chapter 350 Section 11.5.B(3) Estimated daily and peak hour vehicle trips generated by the proposed use, traffic patterns for vehicles and pedestrians showing adequate access to and from the site, and adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation within the site. In addition, major projects, as defined above, shall prepare a traffic impact state including the following information: Reason for waiver request Due to the nature of the project, it is anticipated that there will be no traffic generated by the ongoing operation of the proposed facility other than the occasional maintenance vehicle (pickup truck or small van). The daily monitoring and operation of the facility is conducted remotely and there will be no service personnel onsite on a daily basis. For these reasons, there will be virtually no traffic from the site. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX C: FIGURES 2500 500 SCALE: 1"=500' 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Aerial Photo Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 1 Date: June, 2018 SUBJECT SITE PARK HILL ROADTOWN LINE:NORTHAMPTONEASTHAMPTONGLENDALE ROAD 2500 500 SCALE: 1"=500' 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Tax Map Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 2 Date: June, 2018 SUBJECT SITE PARK HILL ROADTOWN LINE:NORTHAMPTONEASTHAMPTONGLENDALE ROAD 10000 2000 SCALE: 1"=2000' 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED USGS Map Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 3 Date: June, 2018 SUBJECT SITE SCALE: AS NOTED 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Zoning Map Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 4 Date: June, 2018 SUBJECT SITE HANNUM BROOK ZONE "C" ZONE "A" ZONE "C" 2500 500 SCALE: 1"=500' 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FEMA - Flood Insurance Rate Map Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 5 Date: June, 2018 SUBJECT SITE TOWN LINE:NORTHAMPTONEASTHAMPTON SCALE: AS NOTED 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED NRCS - Soils Map Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 6 Date: June, 2018 SUBJECT SITE SCALE: AS NOTED 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED NRCS - Soils Map Legend & Notes Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 6 Date: June, 2018 SCALE: AS NOTED 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED NRCS - Soils Map Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 6 Date: June, 2018 MAP UNIT LEGEND 2500 500 SCALE: 1"=500' 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED NHESP Map Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 7 Date: June, 2018 SUBJECT SITE PARK HILL ROADTOWN LINE:NORTHAMPTONEASTHAMPTONGLENDALE ROAD AS SHOWN THERE ARE NO NHESP VERNAL POOLS OR PRIORITY HABITAT OF RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AREAS LOCATED ON THE SITE ACCORDING TO MASS GIS. 2500 500 SCALE: 1"=500' 2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENT COPYRIGHT Ó BY BEALS ASSOCIATES INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Surficial Geology Map Northampton Massachusetts Syncarpha Solar, LLC 250 W 57th Street, Suite 701 New York, NY Figure 8 Date: June, 2018 SUBJECT SITE PARK HILL ROADTOWN LINE:NORTHAMPTONEASTHAMPTONGLENDALE ROAD SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX D: PHOTOGRAPHS Page 1 ` Image 1: Looking East at Park Hill Extension from Paved Portion Image 2: Looking West at Park Hill Extension, Beginning of Gravel Page 2 Image 3: Looking North at Wetland Resource Area; A Image 4: View of Park Hill Extension Looking West Page 3 . Image 5: View of Site Entrance Looking East on Park Hill Extension Image 6: Site Entrance From Park Hill Extension Page 4 Image 8: View of Western Side of Site From Entrance Image 7: View of Eastern Side of Site from Entrance Page 5 Image 10: View of Hannum Brook Image 9: View of Significant Trees to be Removed in Center of Site Page 6 Image 11: Beginning of Park Hill Extension Gravel After Heavy Rains Image 12: Park Hill Extension After Heavy Rains SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX E: PROPERTY DEED AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX F: SOLAR FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN Solar Facility Operation and Maintenance Plan Syncarpha Solar, LLC Northampton Community Solar Facility Post-Construction Operation and Maintenance Plan The responsibility for all operations and maintenance shall fall upon the applicant and/or their designee. Services to be performed shall include annual preventative maintenance, annual vegetation management, and corrective maintenance as necessary to keep the system operating as designed. Site Maintenance 1. Visual inspection of system’s general site conditions, vegetation, shading, animal damage and erosion. FREQUENCY – Once Per Year. 2. Maintain weeds, grasses and ground cover to prevent shading and risk of fire. FREQUENCY – Once Per Year. 3. Clear debris within fenced area. FREQUENCY – Once Per Year. System Preventative Maintenance 1. Visual inspection of PV arrays, electrical equipment, communications equipment, mounting structures and fence. FREQUENCY – Once Per Year. 2. Visual inspection of wiring for signs of damage. FREQUENCY – Once Per Year. 3. Visual inspection of conduit and raceways for signs of damage or wear. FREQUENCY – Once Per Year. 4. Inspection of the grounding system. FREQUENCY – Once Per Year. Solar Facility Emergency Response Plan 1. Process a. First responders will be provided with a Solar Facility orientation session. The session will include a tour of the facility, an overview of the solar power generation process, the location and function of major components and the steps to be taken during an emergency. During the session, the first responders will be informed that the system should ALWAYS be assumed to be energized. b. Emergency personnel may enter the site but should be aware of exposed wiring and electrical equipment. The access roads will allow for emergency vehicle traffic. c. A Knox Box will be installed for first responders. Solar Facility Operation and Maintenance Plan Northampton Community Solar Facility Page 2 d. As-built drawings shall be provided to the Fire Department when the system has been placed in service. e. Warning labels shall be posted along the fence indicating electrical dangers. All equipment shall be labeled with warnings per NEC requirements for solar and energized equipment. 2. Emergency Response NOTE: ALL COMPONENTS SHOULD BE ASSUMED TO BE LIVE WITHIN THE SOLAR ARRAY AT ALL TIMES a. A detailed emergency response plan will be provided with the As-Built drawings of the solar facility. b. Emergency Responders should contact National Grid at 800.867.5222 to disconnect power to the Solar Facility in the case of emergency. c. Emergency Responders shall contact the Owner, and the Owner will dispatch personnel to the Solar Facility. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX G: NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTION INFORMATION Massachusetts Electric Company & Nantucket Electric Company (d/b/a National Grid) M.D.P.U. 1320 Exhibit C - Generating Facility Expedited/Standard Process I nterconnection Application Massachusetts: http://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Nantucket: http://www.nationalgridus.com/nantucket/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Page 1 of 5 Contact Information (TYPE or PRINT): Date Prepared: 02/05/2018 Legal Name and Address of Interconnecting Customer Contact Person: Keith Akers Zip Code: 10107 (Evening): Interconnecting Customer: Syncarpha Solar, LLC Mailing Address: 250 West 57th Street, Suite 701 City: New York State: NY Telephone (Daytime): 212-419-4840 ext. 200 Fax Number: E-Mail Address: keith@syncarpha.com Ownership Information (include % ownership by any electric utility): Site Control: Does the Interconnecting Customer have site control? Yes No Confidentiality Statement: “I agree to allow information regarding the processing of my application (without my name and address) to be reviewed by the Massachusetts DG Working Group that is exploring ways to further expedite future interconnections.” Yes No Group Study Agreement: “I understand and agree if my project becomes part of a Group Study, the Company is authorized to share my contact information and project details with other parties that are also involved in the Group Study.” Yes No Host Retail Customer Contact Information (complete any that are different than Interconnecting Customer information above): Retail Customer: Contact Person: E-Mail Address: Telephone: Landowner email: Landover telephone: On Current Account On Same Legal Parcel of Land In Same Building/Structure If any apply, include existing generation capacity on design diagrams, and provide Application Number(s): Electric Service Company: National Grid Account Number: Meter Number: Work Request Number (For Upgrades or New Service): System Size Capacity: Nominal 4,980 (kWac) 4,980 (kVA) MTC ID: Maximum (kWac) (kVA) For Solar PV provide the DC-STC rating: 7,619 (kWDC) Landowner Name (if neither Interconnecting Customer nor Customer): Kenneth and John Burt Landowner Mailing Address: 41 School Street City: _Hatfield______________ State: ___MA____________________ Zip Code: _ _01038________________ Alternative Contact Information (e.g., system installation contractor or coordinating company, if appropriate): Company Name: Syncarpha Solar, LLC Contact Person: Jason Mansilla Mailing Address: 250 West 57th Street, Suite 701 City: New York State: NY Zip Code: 10107 Telephone (Daytime): 212-419-4841 (Evening): Facsimile Number: E-Mail Address: Electrical Contractor Contact Information (if appropriate): Name: E-mail Address: Mailing Address: Telephone: City: State: Zip Code: Interconnection Seminars: “I have attended one of the utility-hosted Interconnection Seminars.” (Recommended) Yes No Interconnection Tariff: “I have reviewed the entire MDPU 1248 Standards for Interconnection of DG.” (Recommended) Yes No Facility Information (TYPE or PRINT): Please provide all Pre-Application Reports (either mandatory or optional as per MDPU 1248) as attachments. Address of Facility: 0 Glendale Road City: Northampton State: MA Zip Code: 01062 Single Parcel: Will the Facility be constructed on a single parcel of land? Yes No Authorized/Proposed generation capacity already exists (check all that apply): 5,478 5,478 25763215 64718-50027 Massachusetts Electric Company & Nantucket Electric Company (d/b/a National Grid) M.D.P.U. 1320 Exhibit C - Generating Facility Expedited/Standard Process I nterconnection Application Massachusetts: http://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Nantucket: http://www.nationalgridus.com/nantucket/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Page 2 of 5 Prime Mover: Photovoltaic Reciprocating Engine Fuel Cell Turbine Other: Energy Source: Solar Wind Hydro Diesel Natural Gas Fuel Oil Other: IEEE 1547.1 (UL 1741) Listed? Yes No 1)Generating Unit Type 1 Manufacturer: Sungrow Model Name and Number: SG60KU-M Quantity: 83 AC Rating: Nominal: 60 (kw) : 60 (kVA) : 480 (AC Volts) Maximum: 66 (kW) 66 (kVA) 480 (AC Volts) Single or Three Phase 2)Generating Unit Type 2 (if applicable) Manufacturer:Model Name and Number: Quantity: AC Rating: Nominal: (kw) : (kVA) : (AC Volts) Maximum: (kW) (kVA) (AC Volts) Single or Three Phase 3)Generating Unit Type 3 (if applicable) Model Name and Number: Quantity: (kVA) : (AC Volts) (kVA) (AC Volts) Single or Three Phase Does this project need an air quality permit from the DEP? Yes No Not Sure If “Yes”, have you applied for it? Yes No Planning to Export Power? Yes No Is this a Cogeneration Facility? Yes No Anticipated Export Power Purchaser: Export Form? Qualifying Facility (QF) Net Metering Other (explain): SMART Program On Billing Estimated Install Date: Estimated. In-Service Date: Agreement Need By: If net metering, please refer to Schedule Z of the Standards for Interconnection of Distributed Generation. Please note that if under the public cap, all off-takers must be a Municipality or other Governmental Entity (as defined in 220 C.M.R. 18.02) and therefore be certified by the DPU. Application Process Interconnecting Customer Signature: “I am opting to forego the Expedited Process. Please review this application under the Standard Process.” Yes No I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all of the information provided in this application is true: Signature: Title: Managing Member Date: 02/05/2018 Please attach any documentation provided by the inverter manufacturer describing the inverter’s UL 1741 listing. All Application Materials Received (For Company use only): The information provided in this application is complete, all attachments and supplemental application materials have been received, and the application may proceed to the initial/screening review stage of the interconnection process: Signature: Title: Date: Application ID number: Manufacturer: AC Rating: Nominal: (kw) : Maximum: (kW) Massachusetts Electric Company & Nantucket Electric Company (d/b/a National Grid) M.D.P.U. 1320 Exhibit C - Generating Facility Expedited/Standard Process I nterconnection Application Massachusetts: http://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Nantucket: http://www.nationalgridus.com/nantucket/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Page 3 of 5 Generating Facility Technical Detail Information on components of the generating facility that are currently Listed Equipment Type Manufacturer Model National Standard 1.PV Inverter Sungrow SG60KU-M UL 1741 2.PV Modules Canadian Solar CS6U 340M UL 1703 3.Protective Relays SEL 651R ANSI C37 4.Transformer Cooper 5. 6. Total Number of Generating Units in Facility? 83 Inverters Generator Unit Power Factor Rating: 1.0 Max Adjustable Leading Power Factor? 0.8 Max Adjustable Lagging Power Factor? 0.8 Generator Characteristic Data (for all inverter-based machines) Max Design Fault Contribution Current? 160 A Instantaneous or RMS Harmonics Characteristics: THD (Total Harmonic Distorition) < 3% (Nominal Power) Start-up power requirements: Vdc Min: 300v Vac Voltage Rating: 422 Vac - 528 Vac Generator Characteristic Data (for all rotating machines) Rotating Frequency: (rpm) Neutral Grounding Resistor (If Applicable): Additional Information for Synchronous Generating Units Synchronous Reactance, Xd: (PU) Transient Reactance, X’d: (PU) Subtransient Reactance, X”d: (PU) Neg Sequence Reactance, X2: (PU) Zero Sequence Reactance, Xo: (PU) kVA Base: (PU) Field Voltage: (Volts) Field Current: (Amps) Additional information for Induction Generating Units Rotor Resistance, Rr: Stator Resistance, Rs: Rotor Reactance, Xr: Stator Reactance, Xs: Magnetizing Reactance, Xm: Short Circuit Reactance, Xd”: Exciting Current: Temperature Rise: Frame Size: Total Rotating Inertia, H: Per Unit on kVA Base: Reactive Power Required In Vars (No Load): Reactive Power Required In Vars (Full Load): Additional information for Induction Generating Units that are started by motoring Motoring Power: (kW) Design Letter: ANSI C57 Massachusetts Electric Company & Nantucket Electric Company (d/b/a National Grid) M.D.P.U. 1320 Exhibit C - Generating Facility Expedited/Standard Process I nterconnection Application Massachusetts: http://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Nantucket: http://www.nationalgridus.com/nantucket/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Page 4 of 5 Yes No Yes No Three Phase Delta Wye Other: Transformer Secondary: 480 (Volts) Delta Wye Wye-Grounded Other: Transformer Fuse Data (if applicable, for Interconnecting Customer-Owned Fuse): (Attach copy of fuse manufacturer’s Minimum Melt & Total Clearing Time-Current Curves) Manufacturer: Cooper Type: bay-o-net Size: 100A Speed: C16 Interconnecting Circuit Breaker (if applicable): Manufacturer: G&W Type: Viper S Load Rating: 800 (Amps) Interrupting Rating: 12.5 kA Trip Speed: 3 (Cycles) Interconnection Protective Relays (if applicable): If microprocessor-controlled, List of Functions and Adjustable Setpoints for the protective equipment or software: Setpoint Function Minimum Maximum 1.See one-line 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If discrete components (Enclose copy of any proposed Time-Overcurrent Coordination Curves): Manufacturer: Type: Style/Catalog No.: Proposed Setting: Manufacturer: Type: Style/Catalog No.: Proposed Setting: Manufacturer: Type: Style/Catalog No.: Proposed Setting: Manufacturer: Type: Style/Catalog No.: Proposed Setting: Manufacturer: Type: Style/Catalog No.: Proposed Setting: Manufacturer: Type: Style/Catalog No.: Proposed Setting: Current Transformer Data (if applicable): (Enclose copy of Manufacturer’s Excitation & Ratio Correction Curves) Manufacturer: Type: Accuracy Class: Proposed Ratio Connection: Manufacturer: Type: Accuracy Class: Proposed Ratio Connection: Potential Transformer Data (if applicable): Manufacturer: Type: Accuracy Class: Proposed Ratio Connection: Manufacturer: Type: Accuracy Class: Proposed Ratio Connection: Interconnection Equipment Technical Detail Date: 02/05/2018 Will a transformer be used between the generator and the point of interconnection? Will the transformer be provided by Interconnecting Customer? Transformer Data (if applicable, for Interconnecting Customer-Owned Transformer): Nameplate Rating: 2 X 2750 kVa Single or Transformer Impedance: 5.75 (%) on a 2 X 2750 kVa Base If Three Phase: Transformer Primary: 13800 (Volts) X Wye-Grounded Massachusetts Electric Company & Nantucket Electric Company (d/b/a National Grid) M.D.P.U. 1320 Exhibit C - Generating Facility Expedited/Standard Process I nterconnection Application Massachusetts: http://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Nantucket: http://www.nationalgridus.com/nantucket/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Page 5 of 5 General Technical Details Submit all of the customer’s Interconnection Application materials and proposed design diagrams using the following process: 1.Email the following materials to National Grid at Distributed.Generation@nationalgrid.com: a.P.E.-stamped One-Line Diagram (and Three-Line Diagram if applicable), including: i.Schematics for all (internal & redundant) protection and control circuits, relay current circuits, relay potential circuits, and alarm/monitoring circuits (if applicable) b.Site Plan, which indicates the precise physical location of the proposed: i.Generating Facility ii.AC Utility Disconnect Switch iii.All meters (utility- and customer-owned) iv.Related interconnection equipment c.Technical Specifications (pdf files only) d.Exhibit C (this form) – completed and signed (available on the website) e.Legal Information Document – completed (available on the website) f.Schedule Z (net metering only) – completed, initialed, and signed (available on the website) g.Copy of electric bill (if applicable) h.Copy of any Pre-Application Reports related to this application (if applicable) i.Copy of Interconnection Application fee check j.Any other information pertinent to this Interconnection Application (if applicable) 2.Mail the Interconnection Application fee check and the first two pages of the signed copy of this Interconnection Application form to: National Grid Attn: Distributed Generation 40 Sylvan Rd Waltham, MA 02451 Note: The Schedule Z may be updated as needed at any point prior to the Authorization to Interconnect. Refer to National Grid’s Distributed Generation website for more detailed instructions: Massachusetts: Residential: http://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Commercial: http://www.nationalgridus.com/masselectric/business/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Nantucket: Residential: http://www.nationalgridus.com/nantucket/home/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp Commercial: http://www.nationalgridus.com/nantucket/business/energyeff/distributed_generation.asp SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX H: DECOMMISSIONING PLAN [DATE] Solar Electric Facility Decommissioning Plan Project: Syncarpha Solar, LLC Location: 0 Glendale Road Northampton, MA 01062 Prepared By: Approved By: Revised By: Signature: Signature: Revision Date: July 30, 2018 Date: [DATE] Page 2 Table of Contents Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Site to be Decommissioned .......................................................................................................................... 3 Decommissioning Plan Specifications ........................................................................................................... 3 Stage One: Decommissioning Planning (Pre-Decommissioning Date) ..................................................... 3 Stage Two: System Deactivation and Disconnection ................................................................................ 4 Stage Three: Solar Electric Facility Disassembly ....................................................................................... 4 Stage Four: Site Restoration and Closeout ............................................................................................... 5 [DATE] Page 3 Purpose The purpose of this document is to detail the process and requirements for the decommissioning of the Solar Electric Facility (“SEF”) as identified in the scope section below. Decommissioning means the withdrawing of the SEF from active service, removal of the SEF components at the end of their useful function for the production of renewable electrical energy and remediating the land to pre-existing or compatible, useful, non-hazardous condition. Decommissioning involves the following actions:  Removal of the photovoltaic panels and all electrical appurtenances, with the exception that all buried cable/conduit will be left in place;  Removal of racking equipment and equipment pad foundations; and  Replacement of surface materials to a depth of surrounding disturbed lands and plant with suitable native species dependent upon time of year and in consultation with Syncarpha Solar, LLC (“Owner”). Scope Upon the end of the project’s useful life, and provided that Owner does not desire to continue to operate the facility and sell electricity to the local utility grid, the SEF will be decommissioned as per the specifications in this document. Decommissioning will commence within twelve (12) months of the last day of the last month of commercial operations of the facility. Site to be Decommissioned Location Assessor’s Map Parcel 0 Glendale Road 49 12 Decommissioning Plan Specifications Stage One: Decommissioning Planning (Pre-Decommissioning Date) 1. As part of the permitting process, Owner shall submit a cost estimate to fully implement the Decommissioning Plan to the City of Northampton for review and approval. 2. Prior to commercial operations, Owner or its selected Decommissioning Contractor shall post a Decommissioning Bond for the removal of the SEF based upon the cost estimate approved by the City of Northampton. 3. Owner shall provide notice to the City of Northampton regarding the SEF shutdown and decommissioning prior to mobilization. [DATE] Page 4 4. Owner shall submit a schedule for the completion of the site restoration work to the City of Northampton. 5. Owner shall obtain all agency approvals (as required) for the decommissioning of the SEF. 6. Owner shall contact the local Electric Distribution Company (EDC) and schedule a date for shutdown and disconnection. The date should be consistent with the planned decommissioning date of the SEF and should be scheduled well in advance of that date. 7. Owner shall qualify, contact and schedule a Decommissioning Contractor for disassembly of the SEF and hauling of recyclable materials to a recycling facility. Alternatively, Owner can engage a photovoltaic equipment recycler to haul modules, racking equipment and other recyclable material off site following the disassembly of the equipment. Stage Two: System Deactivation and Disconnection 1. Decommissioning Contractor shall shutdown the system at the interconnection point, with the assistance of the local utility, to safely disconnect the system from the utility grid. 2. Decommissioning Contractor shall disconnect the system from the point of interconnection. Stage Three: Solar Electric Facility Disassembly 1. Decommissioning Contractor shall mobilize on site. 2. Decommissioning Contractor shall install temporary fencing around the decommissioning site, if necessary. 3. Decommissioning Contractor shall indicate the means by which the equipment and system components shall be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and/or local regulations. 4. Decommissioning Contractor will disassemble all photovoltaic modules and load them onto trucks to be hauled off to recycling collection centers. 5. Decommissioning Contractor will disassemble all racking and mounting hardware and load them onto trucks to be hauled off to recycling collection centers. 6. Decommissioning Contractor will cut/remove all driven posts or columns at grade and haul them off to be recycled accordingly. 7. Decommissioning Contractor will remove all electrical equipment and haul them off for salvage based on their value as a recyclable resource. 8. Decommissioning Contractor will break up the concrete foundations and remove the material from the site to be disposed of at a licensed landfill or recycling facility. 9. Decommissioning Contractor will disconnect all cable/conduit. All underground cable/conduit will be abandoned in place to minimize disturbance. [DATE] Page 5 Stage Four: Site Restoration and Closeout 1. Decommissioning Contractor shall remove any temporary fencing and equipment and haul it off site. Access roads, fences, gates or buildings may remain in place if they are in keeping with the resumed use of the site. 2. Decommissioning Contractor shall seed the site with native grasses. 3. Decommissioning Contractor shall remove any and all other materials related to the decommissioning process, including but not limited to decommissioning machinery, construction equipment, excess material and decommissioned material from the site. 4. Owner shall give written notice to the City of Northampton that the site decommissioning is complete and the site is restored to near original conditions. Decommissioning will be considered complete and all responsibility will be released from Owner. SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX I: EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN PARK HILL ROAD HANNUM B R O O K HANNUM BROOKThis drawing shall not be used or reproduced in any manner for any purpose without written permission from Beals Associates, Inc.Copyright © Beals Associates, Inc. - All Rights ReservedDesigned by:Checked by: Proj. No.: C-991.02Drawing Scale: Sheet Title Sheet NumberSyncarpha NorthamptonSolar ProjectPark Hill RoadNorthampton, MA2 PARK PLAZA SUITE 200 BOSTON, MA 02116PHONE: 617-242-1120sPLANNING sENGINEERINGsPERMITTING sMANAGEMENTNot for Construction Permit Drawings Issue Date: 18.08.17No.RevisionDateSyncarphaSolar, LLC 250 W 57th Street,Suite 701New York, NY1 inch = ft. ( IN FEET ) GRAPHIC SCALE 050 50 100 50 20025 PATH:H:\C-991.02 Northampton\Autocad\Permit Drawings\Emergency Response Plan.dwg Plotted by Ben Enos on August 15, 2018 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN EXHIBIT A 1"=50' DPH TPM SITE PLAN EXTENSION SCALE:1"=50' SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX J: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN (UNDER SEPARATE COVER) SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT NARRATIVE SYNCARPHA SOLAR LLC SOLAR PROJECT NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS AUGUST 2018 APPENDIX K: PROJECT PLANS (UNDER SEPARATE COVER)