COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Edward Owens Vice Mayor Robert Hughes Councilwoman Sharon Harris Councilman Tommy Elliott Councilman Joseph Chandler Councilwoman Barbara Speece Councilman Brian Burton  SouthBoston  November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.  420 Main Street South Boston, Virginia 24592 Invocation - Vice Mayor Robert Hughes Roll Call - Town Clerk, Sarah Lowe Approval of October 15, 2024, Meeting Minutes Approval of the Agenda  Call to Order  80 Industry  AGENDA  1. PROPOSAL FOR: SOLAR ARRAY LOCATED ON RIVER ROAD 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL SALE OFA PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON COLLEGE STREET, IDENTIFIED. AS 3. MOTION TO APPOINT A VOTING DIRECTOR FOR ROANOKE  Est. 1884  PRN:1461  TOWN ADMINISTRATION Town Manager Matthew Candland Assistant Town Manager Dennis Barker Town Clerk Sarah Lowe  RIVER RAILS-TO-TRAILS BOARD 4. FINANCIAL REPORT 5. TOWN MANAGER UPDATES 6. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS  7. CLOSED SESSION - PURSUANT TOS S 2.2-3711(A) OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, THE COUNCIL WILL ENTER A CLOSED SESSION TO  DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS (A1)    TOWN OF SOUTH BOSTON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024  ndus Est. 188A GINI COUNCIL CHAMBERS  420 MAIN: STREET: SOUTHB BOSTON, VA 24592  CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION on September 12, 2024.  Mayor Edward Owens called to order a regular South Boston Town Council meeting at 7:00 pm  ROLL CALL  Present: Absent:  Mayor Edward Owens, Councilman Joseph Chandler, Councilwoman Barbara Vicel Mayor Robert Bob Hughes, Councilwoman Sharon Harris  Speece, Councilman Brian Burton  Also Present: Town Manager Matthew Candland, Finance Director Danyell Duncan, Police  Chief Ronnie Edmunds, Fire ChiefSteve Phillips, Recreation Director Matthew  McCargo  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  On Councilman Burton's motion, seconded by Councilman Chandler, the meeting minutes from the Town Council's regular meeting on September 9, 2024, have been approved.  APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA  Councilman Elliott's motion, seconded by Councilman Burton, approved the September 9, 2024,  meeting agenda.    AGENDA  1. Proclamation honoring Steve Phillips's 50years of service to the Town of South Boston Town Manager Matthew Candland presented the proclamation to Fire Chief Steve Phillips to honor his 50 years of service to the Town of South Boston. ChiefSteve Phillips expressed his gratitude for the recognition and thanked God for his safety in serving the Town of South Boston for over 50 years. Mayor Edward Owens thanked ChiefPhillips and all the firefighters for making the community safer and better.  2. Official motion to appoint Sarah Lowe as Town Clerk  On the motion of Councilman Chandler, seconded by Councilwoman Speece, the council voted unanimously to officially appoint Sarah Lowe as' Town Clerk for the Town of South  Boston.  3. Memorandum of Understanding with Halifax County regarding the county's On motion ofCouncilman Chandler, seconded by Councilwoman Speece, the council voted unanimously to approve the memorandum ofu understanding. This MOU between Halifax County and the Town of South Boston would allow the county to install solid 4. Motion to allow the issuance of a demolition permit for two unsafe structures before On motion of Councilman Chandler, seconded by Councilman Burton, the council voted unanimously to approve the issuance ofa demolition permit before the payment of 5. Citizen request to purchase townland, PRN: 1461, adjacent to College Street Onn motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilwoman Speece, the council voted unanimously to hold a public hearing for the citizen request toj purchase PRN: 1461 Finance Director Danyell Duncan presented the council with a financial report for the month ending August 31, 2024. Copies oft the report are available at the Clerk'soffice and online. The revenues are currently at 5.348,.25,23.78orhne budget. Expenditures  installation of trash compaction equipment  waste compacting equipment at the landfill site.  the payment of property taxes  property taxes.  6. Financial Report for the month ending August 31, 2024  were at 1,005,635 at a 6.74%1 to budget.  7. Town Manager Updates  Town Manager Matthew Candland updated the council on the hiring process for the Payroll/Finance Manager opening, HR, and IT positions. He informed the Council that the first meeting for the Riverdale planning session is scheduled for November 4th, with  additional meetings on the 20th and 25th.    8. Citizen's Comments None  9. Closed session to discuss personal matters  On the motion ofCouncilwoman Speece, seconded by Councilman Chandler, the Council voted unanimously to convene in close session under the Virginia Freedom ofinformation Act to discuss, consider, or interview prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body which is allowed under Virginia Code $2.2-3711(A)(1) Voting Aye: Burton, Chandler, Owens, and Speece Absent Councilman Burton, seconded by Councilman Chandler, moved that the members oft the Council certify that, to the best oft their knowledge, (I) only public business matters that are lawfully exempt from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were discussed; and (2) only the public business matters identified in the motion that convened the closed meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the On the motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Chandler, the Council voted unanimously to return to open session. Burton, Chandler, and Speece voted aye. Harris  and Not Voting: Harris, Hughes.  Council during that meeting.  and Hughes were absent and' Not Voting.  Mayor Edward Owens  Attest:  Sarah Lowe, Clerk ofCouncil    Agenda Summary Mayor and Town Council Meeting November 12, 2024  Agenda Item: Prepared by: Attachments: BackgroundAnalysis:  Public Hearing For a Proposed Solar Array Located on River Rd.  Hope Cole, Planning & Zoning (1) Site plan, (2) Applicant's Report  VA Sinai, the property owner, and Cenergy, the developer have submitted a Special Use Permit Application to permit the installation of a solar array in the R-AG Rural Residential Agricultural District (Section 58-1228(b)(2). The proposed solar array would be installed on the East side of River Rd. across from the intersection with Old Grubby Rd. (Tax Parcel Numbers 19948 and 19953 at 2101 River Two community meetings were previously held on this matter, one on November 6, 2023 and another on April 29, 2024. Most recently, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on' Wednesday, November 6, 2024. This meeting was advertised in the Gazette Virginian on October 23rd and October 30, 2024. Additionally, notices were mailed to adjacent property owners on October 18, 2024. At the conclusion of that meeting, the Planning Commission voted to recommend During the public hearing, Mr. Pham of Cenergy proffered a contribution to the Town of $500,000 as part of the project. Additionally, Mr. Pham agreed with the following conditions: 1. The decommission plan and security are updated every five years. 2. The County is requesting the following be a condition of the Special Use Permit if approved to ensure the 3rd party costs will be Erosion and sediment control plan An erosion and sediment control plan must be approved by either the soil and water conservation district or county staff prior to any land disturbing activity. At the discretion of the County, a third-party plan reviewer and/or compliance inspection services may be contracted. Any out-of-pocket costs incurred by the county for such review or inspection services by qualified third-parties 3. Abond for maintenance and repairs to River Road. Amount TBD. 4. Amarket analysis of the impact this project would have on property TBD based on the final agreement between the Town and Cenergy. Town Council could approve, approve with conditions or deny the application. Additionally, it could continue the meeting until any Planning Commission recommends disapproval oft the application.  Road).  disapproval of the application.  reimbursable and borne by the applicant.  shall be paid by applicant.  values near the solar facility.  Fiscal Impact/Sources: Alternatives:  outstanding issues are resolved.  Recommendation:    3sa 88- 943  CENERGY OEDSET  3P401 ZONING  CENERGY  DIFP JITE100 DIPR DIC 26833116 DAS  TEL    Agenda Summary Mayor and Town Council Meeting November 12, 2024  Agenda Item: Prepared by: Attachments: BackgroundAnalysis:  PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL SALE OFA PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON COLLEGE STREET, IDENTIFIED, AS  PRN:1461  Hope Cole, Planning & Zoning tax card for PRN 1461 and map  The Town received a letter from Mr. Crosby stating that he was the owner of PRN 1462 on College Street and he would like to purchase the 101 foot lot PRN 1461 that was adjacent to him. The lot has an assessed value Council set a Public Hearing. The Clerk notified the adjacent property owners and published an adi in the Gazette Virginian on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 and' Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Council will set a minimum bid if they agree to sell the property. Town takes sealed bids for the sale oft the property. The last ad In ran for a Public Hearing cost $206.25. Iwould think the ad for sealed bids would cost as much, so the total for ads would be  of$1,000.  Fiscal impact/Sources: Alternatives: Recommendation:  approximately $400.  Recommend sale of the Property.    8  00  000    88  o  of    TAYLOR-AVE-  8  3    Agenda Summary November 12, 2024  Mayor and Town Council Meeting  Agenda Item: Prepared by: Attachments: BackgroundAnalysis:  MOTION TO. APPOINTAVOTING DIRECTOR FOR ROANOKE RIVER  RAILS-TO-TRAILS BOARD Hope Cole, Planning & Zoning  Letter  The Roanoke River Rails to Trails mission provides and operates the multiuse off road Tobacco Heritage Trail system in Southside Virginia. I was appointed to the Board last year and would like to continue to serve  ift Town Council SO desires. Appoint someone else.  Fiscal Impact/Sources: Alternatives: Recommendation:  None  lam willing to continue representing the Town, if Council desires.    ROANOKE RIVER RAILS-TO-TRAILS, INC. 200 SOUTHI MECKLENBURG AVENUE SOUTH! HILL, VIRGINIA 23970 wwishascoherinagtalog  434-447-7101  434-447-7104(FAX)  October 3, 2024 The Honorable Edward Owens, Mayor Town of South Boston 455 Ferry Street South Boston, VAZ 24592 Dear Mayor Owens,  Asa a dues-paying member of Roanoke River Rails-to-Trails, Inc. (RRRT) your locality is entitled to representation in RRRT Board matters by having a voting Director serve on the RRRT Board of Directors. The RRRT By-laws (November: 2011 revision, Article IV, Section 2) state that "Each member locality shall designate its representative Director prior to the There is nor requirement that the appointed Director has to be an employee ofor serve in any capacity with your town or county government. The appointed Director can be anyone that the locality feels would be a good choice to help lead RRRT on its mission to provide and operate the multiuse offroad Tobacco Heritage Trail system in Southside Virginia. In some cases this might be a government employee, buti in others it may be: someone who has a particulari interest in We are askinge each locality to have their Town Council or Board of supervsorsaPpointment to the RRRT Board appointed or confirmed at their December or. January meeting, and to provide RRRT with proof of this appointment via a Please note that there isal By-laws requirement (November. 2011 revision, Article IV, Section 10) that the appointed Director shall be present for three regularly scheduled quarterly RRRT Board meetings during they year. Therefore, itis important that the appointed Director be the same person that will be attending most of the Board meetings. RRRTT Board of Directors typically meets on the 4th Monday of January, April, July, and October. All meetings are at 10:00, at the Southside Planning District Commission Office in South Hill. Att this time, we expect that they willl be  Roanoke River Rails-to-Trails Annual Meeting in January ofeach year."  outdoor recreation and wants to help contribute to the community.  resolution, copy of meeting minutes, or other suitable documentation.  Additionally, onlyt the actual appointed Director may' vote on RRRTTE business.  available virtually as well. Note that those dates are: subject to change. The last known appointment that we have for your locality is: Hope Cole  We look forward to hearing from your regarding your appointment ofa a representative to the Roanoke River Rails-to-  Trails Inc. Board of Directors. Proof of appointment mayl be sent to the following:  Roanoke River Rails-to-Trails, Inc. 200S.N Mecklenburg Ave South! Hill, VAZ 23970 tht@southsdepdc.org  Sincerely, TL Andy K. Wells, on behalf fof Roanoke River Rails to Trails, Inc.    South Boston Planning Commission Minutes of November 6, 2024 Meeting  Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Council Members: Public Present: *Call to Order 6:00pm. *Agenda Approved *Minutes Approved int the audience. *Public Hearing  Chair George Leonard, Vice Chair Harriet Claiborne, Ken Buckley, Anthony Womack, Council Representative, Sharon Harris, James  Landrum, Beverly Crowder  none  Town Manager, Mr. Candland, Hope Cole  Vice-Mayor Hughes, Mr. Burton, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Elliott, Ms. Harris, Applicant William Pham, Gerald Burnett, Hubert and Sandra Vass, Walter Potts, Jr., Robert Wimbish, Bryant and Harriet Claiborne  Ms. Speece  After establishing there was a quorum, Planning Commission Chairman George Leonard called the meeting to order at Commission Members approved the agenda, upon motion by Mr. Buckley, and seconded by Mr. Womack. On motion of Mr. Buckley, seconded by Mr. Landrum, the minutes of the August7, 2024 meeting were adopted. Vice Chair, Harriet Claiborne recused herself from the public hearing as she is an adjacent property owner. She remained  To receive citizen comments on the following item and make ar recommendation to Town Council:  AS SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION from VA Sinai LLC, to allow a maximum capacity 10 MWac photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generating facility paired with 5MWac X 4-hour battery storage ini the R-AG Rural Residential Agricultural District (Section 58-1228(b)(2) located on Tax Parcel Numbers 19948 and 19953 at 2101 River Road, Staff report: Cenergy, the applicant has control of 104.93 acres. The project area is approximately 52. 98 acres. Cenergy had two community meetings, November 6, 2023 and April 29, 2024. The adjacent owner notifications were mailed October 18, 2024. Ads were in the Gazette Virginian October 23rd and October 30th, 2024 per State Code. The applicant, William Pham with Cenergy spoke int favor of the special use permit. He stated they wanted to be ag good neighbor and the property was owned by Dr. Burnett. He as been is solar development for 16 years, starting in California. Nationally he has developed solar on several large airports, Indianapolis, Rockford and Pontiac. They have a2 250 million bond capacity and are working with Dominion to fulfill their requirements. He addressed the $500.000 contribution and the $14,000 per year. Mr. Pham stated some grading was need to conceal the panels, which would have a 5001 feet  on the East side of River Road across from the intersection with Old Grubby Road.  setback and an eight foot berm with grass as al buffer. See attached presentation. Existing cemetery on the property? Archeological study to locate the cemetery.  Questions for the applicants: Are you proposing two berms? Yes Still offering $500.000? Yes Town before anything was developed. Is the decommission $250.000 bond enough? Yes track the sun to generate more power.  Is the 19.5 acres in the offer? No, it will be maintained with grass. Wel have no intention to sell and would come to the Battery storage is itr new toy you? Yes, they have a better chemical mix and are more advanced. They are nott thet first for What are the environmental effects? Minimal, the panels are made of glass, metal, wiring. They are very quiet and they  Dominion.    Dr. Burnett, 1108 Washington Avenue, the property owner spoke in favor of the project. He asks the Planning Commission to rule fort the good oft the community. The developer is hiding the panels, making a sizeable contribution and is honoring property rights. He asks the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the project.  Speaking in opposition:  Hubert' Vass, 2036 River Road spoke in opposition, stating that he has nothing against solar, but did nott think its should be in Town. He was concerned about property values. Would you want a solar farm in your neighborhood? He was asked if Walter C. Potts, Jr., 201 Wildflower Drive asked do you know of any devaluing of property? He was asking about the grave belonging to the Hubbard Family on the solar property. Dr. Burnett statedi it was one grave and assured no one will disturb the grave and the family will have access. Storage? Is its safe? Impact on' Woodlawn Park? Do not want property Sandra Vass, 2036 River Road was concerned about the visual impact, areas they will screen. She has lived there since Robert Wimbish, 113 Greenfield Road was concerned about the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery entrance off Farm Bryant and Harriet Claiborne, 1183 River Road stated that the process started in November 2023 with af farm road behind their house. He asked would you want trucks in and out every day? They had a video showing flags behind their house. Hes stated his concerns about the project going into a lowi income, minority area. Mr. Claiborne asked would you wanti it to bei in your neighborhood? He has lived there for 30 years. Mr. Claiborne stated on behalf oft the community we ask that you deny this project. Ms. Claiborne stated ity was too close and we do not wanti iti in our community.  anything could be done to alleviate his concerns. He stated locate ini the County.  values to be affected.  1985. llove to sit on my porch she stated. Being a nurse what are the health concerns?  Road.  Rebuttal:  Mr. Pham stated he would look into the possibility of moving the entrance to Farm Road. As for devaluing property, market reports have so far shown no devaluation. He stated he was willing to have ar market report prepared. He stated safety will adequately be addressed by State regulations. They will set the berms back al bitt to be in line with the small forested area int the front of the property. The cemetery will stay the same. Mr. Pham stated the array was approximately Ms. Crowder stated the areal has been residential for 30 to 70 years and she has nothing against solar but iti is wrong placing them in residential areas. She would like to see a market report. Mr. Leonard questioned what was worse developing housing, as school or solar. Ms. Harris asked Mr. Buckley as hei is a realtor would this project affect the value On motion of Mr. Womack, seconded by Ms. Harris, the Planning Commission recommended Town Council solar energy generating facility paired with 5MWac: X4 4-hour battery storage in the R-AG Rural Residential Agricultural District (Section 58-1228(b)(2) located on Tax Parcel Numbers 19948 and 19953 at2 2101 River Road, on the East side of River Road across from the intersection with Old Grubby Road as there were unresolved issues and citizen  200' from the Claiborne Property and he will clarify.  of property? He stated he did not know, but Dr. Burnett also had property rights.  the SPECIAL complaints. *Old Business None *New Business None *Public Comment Period None "Announcements  deny  USE PERMIT APPLICATION from VA Sinai LLC, to allow a maximum capacity 10 MWac photovoltaic (PV)  Chairman Leonard announced the Community was very pleased with how the Robin Hood Road Solar Project was going.  There beingi no further discussion, business, or public comment, the meeting adjourned at 7:28pm.  Hope Cole, Zoning Administrator    11/7/2024  CENERGY  CENERGY CompanyMission: MEMA.twseN meppoiiotatcmunte. 40+m municpalpartners. CompanyOverview: 16years ofcommercial: andu utilitysolar projecte experience (includingn mapping, development, engineering. construction andfields service) 400-P Projects/4 400+ MWa acrossus. Annualb bonding capacitvyof-S250M  Cenergy Mission and Overview  SinaiF Project Planning Commission Meeting Principal KevinOsbome, Seniorp ProjectD Developer 2024  CENERGY PreiestDescription: Projects size:u under BAGBHOPNcONOe Systems size: uptol 10MWacsolarp plus5 5MWacx4 Ahoursbatterysonge. MinimalResources: Projectd doesnotre equire constructionis srCtAN esspery Novisibilitys grassbermsa and 500feets setback Powerg purchaser:D DominionEnergy Townbenefit 00,000andsolare $14,000ors PropertyD Details: 2101R Road, SouthB Boston, VA24592.  Solar Project Details  CENERGY  3DS Site! Plan withs streetview rendering points  20years.  1    11/7/2024  CENERGY  #1S Streetview:: Southwest ofs siteon  CENERGY  #2AS Streetview: Residence streetview near River Road and Old Grubby Road  River Road  CENERGY  #2BS Streetview: Residence porch view near River Road and Old Grubby! Road  CENERGY 3A  #3A Streetview: Northwest ofs site on! River Road (Winter)  2    11/7/2024  CENERGY  #3B Streetview: Northwest of site onr residence driveway (Winter)  CENERGY  Site Plan with line  ofs sight points  CENERGY  Linec of SgM6:12A1,2A2,28  CENERGY  Lineof Sights: 3A,3B, 4.1,4.2  3    11/7/2024  CENERGY  Line ofs Sights:5 dt  CENERGY  Endo ofs Slides  Thank you.    October 24, 2024  Amended Special Use Permit Application  APPLICANT'S REPORT  Sinai Solar-Storage Project Submitted By: VA SINAI LLC    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  Table of Contents  A. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT.  B.C COVER LETTER.  C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS (TOWN CODE SEC. 58-145) D. COMPLIANCE WITH THE TOWN'S SOLAR ORDINANCE (TOWN CODE SEC. 58-1228).  E.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. F.EXHIBITS..  19 20 21 .28 30 32 34 36 38 40 .42 .44 49 51 52  EXHIBIT A. LANDSCAPING ANDS SCREENING PLAN (SEE ALSO FULL SIZE DRAWING) EXHIBIT B. EXISTING CONDITIONS (SEE ALSOF FULL SIZE DRAWING) EXHIBIT C. PROPOSED: SITE PLAN (SEE ALSO FULL SIZE DRAWING) EXHIBIT E. BOUNDARY: SURVEY FORI PARCEL #19953. EXHIBIT F. BOUNDARY SURVEY FORE PARCEL #19948. EXHIBIT G. FEMAI NATIONAL FLOODI HAZARDLAYER EXHIBIT H. TREE LINE AREAI MAP.. EXHIBIT! I. USGS TOPOGRAPHYT MAP. EXHIBIT. J. DECOMMISSIONING: PLAN. EXHIBIT K. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC RESOURCES MAP. EXHIBITI L.5 5-MILE RADIUS SOLAR PROJECTS MAP EXHIBIT M. TRAFFICI MANAGEMENT PLAN  EXHIBIT D. VICINITYMAP.    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  A. APPLICATION FOR: SPECIAL USE PERMIT  SouthBoston  Special Usel Permit Application Number_ Town of South Boston, Virginia Application for Special Use Permit  The undersigned property owner, or agent for the property owner, oft thef following property hereby appliesf fora Special Use Permiti ina accordance with Chapter 114, SouthE Boston Town Code, Article VIII, Zoning Ordinance of SouthE Boston, Virginia.  Applicant/Property Owner Information VA Sinail LLC Applicant Name 26880/ Aliso Viejo Pkwy Appicant Address (760) 603-1933 Applicant phoner number See (114-234(a)) Property Owner Name P.O. Box 835 Property Owner MalingA Address Propertyownert telephone number Location of Property 2101 River Road, South Boston, VA: 24592 Street Address General Description ofF Property  Aliso Viejo City/Town  CA State Applicant faxn number  92656 ZipCode  Youa aret the( )property owner; () )agent fort the property owner. Gerald C. Burnett Sr. and Gerald C. Burnett. Jr.  Ifyoua aret the agentf fort thep property owner, do youhave writtend consent oft the owner attached? Please circle one: Yes (No)  South Boston City/Town  VA State Property owner faxn number PRN 19948& 19953 Taxp parcel! IDnumber  24592 ZipCode  Thet two contiguous parcels are located at 2101 River Road near Berry Hill Road ont the town's periphery. The parcels are both located on land zoned as' "Rural Residential Agriculture" and include a mix of open fields and forestedl land. PRN 19948 is 10 acres and PRN 19953 is approx. 93a acres.  Current: Zoning (circle one) Existing Use(s) of Property  R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 T-1 B-1 B-2 B-3 AR M-1 Other (R-AG)  Undeveloped, vacant agricultural and forested land  Ist this applicationa a requestt to amend ane existing special use permit? Yes/No Ifso, explaint the amendment(s).  1    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  Describe the proposed change in use or change in structure(s) for the property including all proposed signs. The fence will contain code-compliant safety and high voltage warning signs on all sides and comply with the Town's applicable sign ordinance. The proposed change in use is for installation of a solar photovoltaic system with battery storage that will produce clean electricity harvested from the sun. The system wouldinclude solar photovoltaic modules, racking, Inverters, anda 3CRtTUpeTarw. Maximum! Buildingh Height(s) with Proposed Change_ solar arrays will be up to 10f feet above grade.  allow for the production of electricity. Number of Dwelling! Units/Density Calculations N/A  No buildings are proposed. The maximum height oft the  Restrictive Covenants, Deed Restrictions and Other Special Considerations  None  Does this property have any conditions attachedt toitfroma previous applicationf fora as special use permit?lfs so, please list  them here.  No, there is no prior special use permit.  Demonstrate how the proposed special usey will not negatively impactt the surrounding properties or detract from the neighborhood character interms ofp public health, safety, andy welfare. How wills suchi impacts ber mitigated ora avoided? The proposeds solar photovoltaic system providesf for passive electric generationt thaty will not negatively impact surrounding properties or causei impacts in terms of public health, safety, andy welfare. The systemis is quiet and visual impacts will bes screened bya 500ft setback, 8fttall berm, and other landscaping asr needed. Acontinuous fence will circle the systemt to prevent access tot the electrical equipment to avoid safety incidents. Warning signs will also help keept the public safe. The system will resulti ini minimal to no impact ont the landa and soil. The system can be decommissioned and removedy witht the landi being available for ongoing agricultural uses. Additional details are included int the attached If required! byt the: Zoning Administrator, attacha a site plan/ plot plan/ survey plats showingk location(s) of existinga and proposeds structurest tob be erected anda applicable setback lines and distances including allz zoning district requirements.  supporting documentation.  Notes  (1) Special use permits shall bef for ani indefinite periodoft time unlesst the Town Council imposes a condition specifyinga a shorter duration. Suchp permits shall runy witht thel land unlesst the Council imposes a more restrictive condition withr regardt tot the successiont tor rights insucha apermit. (2) The Town Council mayi include, as part oft the ordinance granting any special use permit, suitable regulations ands safeguards asi itr may deem appropriate. Once as special use permit is approveds subject to sucho conditions, they shall be deemedt tob be aj part oft the: zoning ordinance and may bee enforcedbyt the zoninga administrator. Conditions attachedt to a special use permit may only be amendedor deletedk by (3) This application for a special use permit must be accompanied by six (6) copies ofa any required site plans  subsequent applicationf fort the purpose.  or plot plans.  2    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VAS SINAILLC  Applicant(s)! Remarks: Usea a separate sheeti ifnecessary.  Pleases seet the attached addendumtot this application (the Applicant's Report). Itprovides additional information about the proposed system, includinga a preliminary systems site plan, illustrations oft the proposedy vegetation buffer and documentation  oft the! howt thep proposeds system will comply witht the Town'ss solar ordinance.  Application Fee: AS $250.0 00 application fee must be! paidt tot thel Town of South Boston upons submission oft this application for the cost ofa advertising andf fore expenses of notifying the adjacent property owners andi incidental tor reviewing, publishing, and processing the application. Allf fees due thel Townr must be paidt before any actionist taken. The $250.00feeisr non- Inmakingt this application, the Applicant requests thatt thel Townd of SouthE Bostona approve the location, modifications, or  refundable.  construction oft the above proposeds special use ont thep property described above.  Property Owner Signature  Date  Property Owner Signature  Date  Ifthis application isr nots signedh by thep property owner, Agent hereby swears anda affirms thath he has legallys sufficient power of attorneyt toc obligate thec owner for allr matters relatingt tot this application. (Sec. 58-143 SouthE Boston Town Code)  le Agent Signature Hon Cole Town Official ReceMingA Application Actions Taken: Application returned ford corection/additional information Cole Amended applicationr receivedby Applicationf forwardedtoF Planningo Commissionby Gazese Public advertisedin Hearinga Cole Adjacent property ownerr notifications mailedby Action! by Planning Commission Action! by Town Council  4/26/2023 Date  Agent Signature  Date  For Office Usel byt the South Boston Dept. ofF Planninga andE Engineering and/ort theF Planning Commission  Resisel applicallen  l0-14-24 Date SUP-101723 Special UseF PermitA Application! Number Date 10-24-24 Date 10-21-244 /10-25-2 Date 0-23-24/10-30.24 Dates 10-16-24 Date Date Date  Planning /Zoning Budget Code( (26303-43070): (250paid) 5-4-23 Solur enersy Ceusy 12.0D." DateP Paid/Received! by  S-4-23  reNiss a laddies  HCle ZLh-  Mnnian  3    Town Finance Office 5 RECEIPT OF PAYMENTS  MAY 20234 455 Feriy Street e South Boston, Virginia 24592  PAD TOWNO OR  Date 5933   Be AdVcAt ParinerSLLC tundred. ffhr C00  Dollars  For. pecaluspami AplicbenFCE  TOWNOFSOUTH, BOSTON FINANCED DEPT. Mb CK# TCG  2502  $. M103  By.    2 17 MAY 2023 TOWN OF South sto VIRGINIA IV  Town Finance Office RECEIPT OF PAYMENTS  PAID 455 FerryStreet . South Boston, Virginia 24592  5933  Date.  Réceivédo SBAP Bower Cacporahian DM-Hcusand. hNo nundrethe. Dollars For. Soar Energy Fadlity.Apichoe  TOWNOFSOUTH, BOSTON FINANCEL DEPT. aMB  $  By  18004 M03  CK#31028    Commissioners George Leonard, Chair Harriet Claiborne, Vice Chair Ken Buckley Beverly Crowder Sharon Harris, Council Member James Landrum Anthony Womack  Town Planning Staff Hope Cole, Zoning Administrator  SouthBoston VIRGINL A South Boston Planning Commission 455 Ferry Street South Boston VA 24592 (434)575-4241 phone (434)575-4275 fax  Notice of Public Hearing  South Boston Planning Commission Council Chambers, 420 Main Street Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm  And  South Boston Town Council Council Chambers, 420 Main Street Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm  NOTICE is hereby given that the South Boston Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on' Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6pm in the Council Chambers, 420 Main Street, and South Boston Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7pm in the Council Chambers, 420 Main Street, to receive  citizen comment on the following items:  ASPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION from' VA Sinai LLC, to allow a maximum capacity 10 MWac photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generating facility paired with 5MWac X4 4-hour battery storage in the R-AG Rural Residential Agricultural District (Section 58-1228(b)(2)! located on Tax Parcel Numbers 19948 and 19953 at 2101 River Road, on the East side of River Road across from the All interested parties are invited to be present. For additional information or to view a copy oft the plan, to make comments in advance, or ify your require special assistance to attend the public hearings, please contact the Town Planning Department at 455 Ferry Street, South Boston VA 24592 or call (434)5754241 or email,  intersection with Old Grubby Road.  nce@soutipostonvaus  Visit the town website at www.southboston.com,  Hope Cole Zoning Administrator  Gazette Virginian- Please publish on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 and' Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in the  Public Notices Section with a certified copy to this office.    BURNETT GERALDLS SR OR GERALD C BURNETT JR POBOX835 SOUTH BOSTON' VA 24592 COMMONWEALTH OF VA 1200 Farm Road South Boston, VA 24592  VA Sinai LLC 3176 Lionshead Avenue Suite 200 Carlsbad, CA 92010 COMMONWEALTH OF VA. HWY. DEPT. 1095 FARM ROAD SOUTH BOSTON' VA: 24592 HARRIS DENNIS MICHAEL; JAMES DARYL HARRIS & ROGER DALE HARRIS 4011 RIVER ROAD SOUTH BOSTON VA 24592 VJ VENTURES LLC 4011 RIVER ROAD CIO JAMES HARRIS SOUTH BOSTON' VA 24592 CHISM DORIS D & PAMELAA WYATT 1111 BAGWELL DRIVE SCOTTSBURG VA: 24589  VA Sinai LLC 26880 Aliso Viejo Pkwy Aliso Viejo, CA: 29656  INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF HALIFAX COUNTY 1100 Confroy Drive South Boston, VA 24592 HARRIS ROBERT MICHAEL 5129 RIVER ROAD SOUTH BOSTON VA 24592  PRIVETTE WILLIE RI 2058 DEER RUN RD HALIFAX VA 24558  III  NORTHEASTERN DEVELOPMENT CORP CIO ALLEN G ROBERTS 125 MEADOW DR SOUTH BOSTON' VA: 24592 LOGAN MATTHEW & SUE 2016 RIVER ROAD SOUTH BSOTONVA2 24592 BROBE INVESTMENT CORPORATION POBOX392 SUFFOLK' VA23439 COLE TIMOTHY 1035 COLE TRAIL SOUTH BOSTON VA 24592 COLE GEORGE WI EST 1035 COLE'S TRAIL SOUTH BOSTON VA: 24592 COLEMAN BENNIE LEE 1159 RIVER ROAD SOUTH BOSTON' VA 24592 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HALIFAX COUNTY P.O. BOX699 HALIFAX VA 24558  VASS HUBERT S & SANDRAE 2020 RIVER ROAD SOUTH BOSTON' VA 24592 LOGAN MATTHEW. JR.& SUE TERRY LOGAN 2016 RIVERI ROAD SOUTH BOSTON' VA: 24592 MOORE GERLEAN 2010 RIVER ROAD SOUTH BOSTON VA: 24592  MARTIN JEREMIAHJ&. JOSHUAJ 2000 GERMAN CREEK ROAD SOUTH BOSTON VA 24592 WOODY REATHIE C 1031 COLE TRAIL SOUTH BOSTON' VA: 24592 CLAIBORNE WILLIAM BRYANT & HARRIETT JENNINGS CLAIBORNE 1183 RIVER ROAD SOUTH BOSTON VA 24592 WILSON JAKE % IRIS W DAWSON 1550 YORK AVE APT: 20D NEW YORK NY 10028  COLE CORDARO POI BOX 1654 SOUTH BOSTON' VA 24592 COLE JAMES E. EST. C/O DOROTHY COLE 1206 RIVER ROAD SOUTH BOSTON' VA 24592 HODGES KENNETHA. 2751 N MAIN STREET SOUTH BOSTON' VA: 24592 FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH TRUSTEES 113 GREENFIELD ROAD SOUTH BOSTON VA 24592    SBA TOWERS IVLLC. ATTN: TAX DEPT-VA15017-A 8051 CONGRESS AVE STE 100 BOCA RATON FL 33487-1311  WOOD FREDDIE E III & OTHERS CIO FREDDIE WOOD III 5521 DEL PARK. 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DOJI Thel uestion np place for 85 areil illegal NOTICE OFF PUBLICI HEARING SouthB BostonP PlanningC Commission CouncilC Chambers, 420 Mains Street Wednesday, November6, 2024a at6:00pm And SouthB Boston Town Council CouncilC Chambers, 420N MainStreet Tuesday, November1 12,2024at7:00pm  TOMMY Vehicles theya citizenof Democratse onlys sued whent theyn real-  Wel learned this woekendt thatthe Gov.G Glenny andou oure thusf fart year, 77arecreditedto  VOTICEI onTown  ovembert 948 19953a tiver Road, Fora  lisgra kings WESEL Trump Flays. Hats Or Shirts. Vards Signs Coins. Buttons And lotsn more!  lifficult child  oad.  RUM MPORIUM  HALLOWeen EXTRAVAGAIZA ATTHEMARKETI AtDowntowns South BostonF Farmers Market 300Mains Street, Southe Boston,V Va Saturday, October 26. 8amt to1 1pm Vendors With Fall Produce Kids Games andA Activities Mums. Cralts Eygs, Meat, Honey E Corn Hole and! More! M Building! 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Each County Sherifr'sOflice counselor ofthesel 13,000+ individu- Allen Nash (Mecklen- AnthonyW $8.00aQt. alswass someone's sunor burg County), common- Attorney)actived defenseat- daughter, their husband wealthsattomey," Mecklen- torney  Trump Flags-! Hats Martin'ss strives o bet the trooper. He, too, presents tooure  Coins. Buttons hooset tod drink andd drive. VirginiaStateP Police. toour families dayinand Cumberlandc County Sher- And lotsmore! His determination and Roy Keith Lloyd has dayout!. Lastnightwasour ifs-Department  Richard-  worka andd  JTROOPER STEPHEN ASAP hass sponsored 22 said.  Edward County), director  420N Mains Street, SouthB Boston, VA2 24595 assigned tot the Virginia thismytenure.7 Thisevent Capt. TD.. Jones, chair ity  County), re-  NOVEMBERS, 2024 ELECTION ATTENTION SINAI-305 PRECINCT VOTERS YOUR VOTINGI LOCATION HAS BEEN MOVED TOT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: SINAI ELEMENTARY: SCHOOL 1011 SINAI ELEMENTARY DRIVE HALIFAX, VA2 24558 PLEASE FOLLOW THE "VOTE HERE" SIGNS FOR1 THE CORRECT BUILDING.  NOTICE OFF PUBLICH HEARING SouthB BostonF Planningo Commission Councilc Chambers,4 420Mains Street Wednesday, November6,2 2024a at6:00pm And SouthE BostonT Towno Council Councilc Chambers, 420M Mains Street Tuesday, November1 12,2 20242 at7 7:00pm ivent Planning snesday,N Chambers, Street, ASPECIALU USEP PERMITA APPLICATIONA from ty10 OMWacs  Road.  HopeCole ZoningAdministrator    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  B. COVER LETTER October 14, 2024 Attn: Ms. Hope Cole Town of South Boston 455 Ferry Street South Boston, VA 24592  Planner; Zoning Administrator; CAD and Mapping  Subject: Amended Special Use Permit Application for Sinai Solar- Storage Project  Dear Ms. Cole:  VA Sinai LLC (the Applicant," "VA Sinai") has submitted a Special Use Permit (dated as of October 10, 2023, the "SUP") application with the intent to build, operate and maintain a solar photovoltaic plus battery storage energy facility (the "Project") located at 2101 River Road in the Town of South Boston (the "Town") pursuant to the Town's Solar Energy Facility ordinance (the Enclosed in this letter is our amended SUP application, which amends and restates our original The proposed Project remains sized at a maximum capacity of 10 megawatts alternating current ("MWac") and covers less than 90 acres. The Project would supply clean electric power to Dominion Energy. More importantly, we propose that the Project pay the Town: () a one-time contribution to public improvement of $500,000 (payable 50% at construction start and 50% at construction completion), and (i) recurring annual state-authorized property tax revenue share of $14,000 (i.e., $1,400 per MWac). Other public benefits in collaboration with the Town would  "Solar Ordinance") and the Town's Comprehensive Plan 2040.  SUP in its entirety.  include renewable energy educational elements related to the Project. Wel look forward to working with the Town of South Boston on this Project.  Sincerely, lle William Pham Manager  VA Sinai LLC/BAP Power Corporation d/bla Cenergy Power  Office: +1 (760) 603-1933 Email: wpnam@cenergypower.com 26880 Aliso Viejo Pkwy, Suite #100 Aliso' Viejo, CA 92656  4    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  C.G GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS (TOWN CODE SEC. 58-  145)  (1) Proposed Use Will Not Be Contrary to the Purposes of the Town's Zoning Ordinances Response: The proposed clean solar energy Project does not contradict any of the stated purposes of the Town's zoning ordinances, and in fact, serves to promote several of those purposes. The Project will remain hidden from view by neighbors and the public as illustrated in the landscape and screening plan set forth in Exhibit A. Itv will create no disturbances ini terms of noise or impact on water, historic areas, or other items listed in Section 58-5 of the Town's code of ordinances. At the same time, it will promote economic development and help provide desirable employment opportunities in the clean energy industry. It also allows for a productive use of agricultural land currently not being used while preserving the land and soil with a use that can be easily converted back to traditional agriculture ini the future. (2) The proposed use will not conflict with the objective of the Town's Comprehensive Response: The proposed Sinai Solar Storage Project supports and helps advance the goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed Project is in a rural As stated on page 15 of the Comprehensive Plan under the heading Community Vision and Goals - Community Goals," " "South Boston will celebrate its natural heritage with innovative measures aimed at protecting its waterways, forests, farmland, and park spaces and by adopting green technologies and practices in its public operations and promoting them among private enterprises and individual citizens." This Project seeks to build on that goal with clean, renewable energy that introduces green technology (solar power plus battery storage) in a non-intrusive manner consistent with the Town's existing expected use for the specific district. One of the stated goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to preserve agricultural lands and the prime South Boston soil for future generations. The proposed solar Project is entirely compatible with this goal. The land in question is not being actively farmed. The solar Project allows for a beneficial use in harvesting sunshine for electricity while having no adverse impact on the land. Solar systems do not require installation of buildings and do not release emissions as would be the case with a traditional power plant. At the end of its useful life, the Project can be continued or, alternatively, dismantled and removed. The system is anchored with posts akin to fence posts which can be removed and post holes easily filled. The soil is allowed to rest during this period and can continue to be used for farming or as pasture afterward. In addition, the Project will also help to further some oft the economic development goals of the Comprehensive Plan (LU2, Strategy 2.1, page 157). Solar projects are inherently local and create jobs for the local community during construction, but also longer-term jobs required for ongoing maintenance, cleaning, and care for the solar  as stated in Town Code Section 58-5 (Where Applicable).  Plan.  agricultural zone district.  5    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA: SINAILLC  system. The skills-training provided locally will be readily transferrable to other projects for those who wish to continue with a career in solar energy. (3) Demonstrate that the proposed use will conform with all applicable requirements of the district in which such use is located. Demonstrate that it will not have an adverse Response: As noted above, the proposed Project conforms to the requirements of a "Rural Agricultural" zone district in which iti is located. In addition, it will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Solar projects such as the proposed Project are passive and cause no noise and require minimal maintenance. The main concern of neighbors may be aesthetic concerns given the beautiful pastures and agricultural land in the entire area. In order to preserve the character of this area for the entire neighborhood and mitigate any visual impact, the Project plans toi include al landscape buffer along with taking advantage of existing natural forest (4) Fulfill additional requirements for certain special uses. Please consult with the. Zoning Administrator's Office to determine whether. additional requirements apply. Response: The Town's code requires the provision of certain enumerated items if those are applicable to the Project. Oft the items listed, applicable items that will be Ingress and egress to the Project, including access for fire and emergency Retention of natural vegetation and topographic features surrounding the solar The inclusion of landscaping, vegetative buffers, fences and other features described further below in this document to protect adjacent properties from Ina addition, the Applicant consulted with the Zoning Administrator. Additional requirements for this Project include compliance with the Town's Solar Ordinance. Responses to the requirements of the Solar Ordinance are discussed below in the  impact on the surrounding neighborhood.  buffers to shield the Project from view.  incorporated into the Project include:  vehicles; facility; and  potential adverse effects of the special use.  next section.  6    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  D. COMPLIANCE WITH THE TOWN'S! SOLAR ORDINANCE (TOWN CODE: SEC. 58-1228) The following section describes the proposed Project's compatibility with the Town's existing solar ordinance (Solar Energy Facility Section 58-1228). Relevant sections of the ordinance are excerpted ini italics followed by a discussion of each excerpt in relation to the Project. (a). Applicability. These supplemental use and design standards shall apply to all solar energy facilities constructed after the effective data of the ordinance... Response: The proposed project is a solar energy facility with battery storage, sO the  Town's solar ordinance is applicable.  (b) Zoning Districts  (2) Utility-scale solar energy facilities shall be permitted ini the Rural Residential Agricultural District (R-AG) with the approval of a special use permit.  Response: In accordance with the Town's ordinance definitions, the Project would be considered a utility-scale solar energy facility. The two Project parcels included in the Project are: zoned as "Rural Residential Agricultural District (R-AG)" and therefore this application for a special use permit is required under the ordinance. (5) Applications, procedures, and requirements for utility-scale scale solar energy..shall, unless otherwise provided herein, include the following information: a. Project narrative. A written narrative identifying:  1. The. Applicant:  VA Sinai LLC, the. Applicant ("VA Sinail") is a California limited liability company registered to do business in' Virginia. Its sole member is BAP Power Corporation a national solar company headquartered in California which does  business as Cenergy Power. 2. Solar energy facility owner:  VA Sinai would be the owner of the solar energy facility and would be  responsible for its operation and maintenance.  3. Property owner:  VA Sinai is the party to a purchase agreement with the current property owners, Gerald C. Burnett Sr. and Gerald C. Burnett Jr. Payments under the purchase agreement are almost complete for title transfer to VA Sinai. 4. Description of the proposed solar energy facility, including an overview of the The proposed Project has a maximum capacity of approximately 10 MWac (10MWac solar paired with 5MWac X 4-hour battery storage) and is a ground- mounted system that uses ai fixed-tilt racking design anchored by a series of driven posts. A single-axis tracking system that would allow the panels to track the sun may be used as an alternate design. Additional electrical equipment includes inverters that convert the PV-generated electricity from DC to AC power and other equipment to connect to the utility distribution  design of the solar energy facility:  7    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  system. The solar array will operate only during daylight hours and have minimal noise impact. The battery storage will operate up to 4 hours each night and have minimal noise impact. The Project's solar arrays will be upi to 101 feet above grade and will be installed in rows, spaced approximately 14-20 feet apart. The Project's battery storage units will supplement the solar energy at night and also have a maximum height of less than 101 feet. The Project site of under 90 acres will be located on approximately 103 acres ofundeveloped, vacant pasture and forested land located near the intersection of Berry Hill Road and River Road. The site is in the northwest corner of the Town of South Boston within the zoning area of Rural Residential Agricultural District (R-AG). The Project site willl be accessed from Berry Hill Road, also known as State Route 682 on the southwestern corner of parcel 19953. An overview map of the site's existing conditions is included as As noted, the Project area is under 90 acres. The two parcels in question (the  5. Location:  Exhibit B.  6. The size of the application area and project area:  application area) encompass approximately 103 acres.  7. The current use of the application area: 8. The estimated time for construction:  The application area is currently not being used and is undeveloped.  Construction of the Project is estimated to take place over a twelve (12) month Ifall goes well, commercial operation is expected by July 2026. Weather and The planned maximum rated AC capacity of the facility will not exceed 10MWac. The facility includes 5MWac X 4 hours of battery storage. 11. The approximate number, representative types and expected footprint of solar equipment to. be constructed, including without limitation photovoltaic panels; The system is currently planned to use over 20,000 photovoltaic modules (panels) and 5MWacx4 4 hours of battery storage. Similar modules may be substituted depending upon market availability at the time of procurement. The solar system footprint is under 90 acres. Other major equipment would include the inverters (currently four (4) Power Electronics units), ancillary batteries, and the racking system. The attached site plan layout (Exhibit C)  period.  9. Proposed date for commencement of operations: other variables may impact the schedule.  10. The, planned maximum rated capacity oft the solar energy facility:  ancillary buildings or structures, if applicable:  illustrates the expected footprint of the solar system.  8    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  12. How and where the electricity generated. at the solar energy facility will be transmitted, including the location oft the proposed electrical grid interconnection, New power lines will be constructed over parcel 19953 traversing northeast to reach the point of interconnection on Fan Park Drive. The electricity will be transmitted to Dominion Energy at its Sinai Substation located at the end of  switchyards, and substation:  Holland Drive.  b. Site plan. A. site plan that satisfies the requirements set forth in section 58-114; in Response: A site plan that complies with the requirements of section 58-114 of the Town's code, and the other requirements of the solar ordinance, is attached in Exhibit C. Any additional information requested by the Zoning Administrator, or Requirements set forth in section 58-114 that are provided outside of the site plan  addition, the site plan shall include the following information:  the Town can be provided upon request.  include:  Avicinity map oft the Project location provided in Exhibit D. Project attributes shown below in Table 1:  Table 1: Project Attributes Project Developer: Developer Phone #: Developer Address: Mounting Type: Parcel Owner: Owner's Mailing Address:  VA Sinai LLC #1(760)603-1933  26880 Aliso Viejo Pkwy, Suite #100 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Ground-mounted fixed tilt system (an alternate design would use  Project Rated Capacity: Approximately 10 MWac with 5MWac: X 4 hours of battery storage  as single-axis tracking system)  Gerald C. Burnett Sr. and Gerald C. Burnett Jr. P.O. BOX 835, South Boston, VA 24592  Project Parcel Address: 2101 River Road, South Boston, VA 24592  Parcel GPS Tax Parcel #: Zoning Designation: Project Acreage: Parcel Acreage:  36.721057, -78.942888 19953 and 19948 Under 90 acres  Rural Residential Agricultural District (R-AG)  Parcel (19948) 10 acres, parcel (19953) approximately 93 acres.  Total acreage: approximately 103 acres.  9    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  U.S. Census 2020 Block group:  510839306021  A perimeter fence with al height of ten (10) feet will be used for security and meets the National Electric Code height requirements. The 8-foot-tall berm covered with native grasses screens the Project from view. The Applicant proposes only mandatory signs such as warning, and emergency shut off signs to be attached to the front gate of the Project site and comply with the Town's applicable sign ordinance. The Project will have Zone classification of and zoning district boundaries located on the property and adjoining properties show in Table 2 below:  Security, Visual and Noise:  minimal noise impacts.  Table 2: Parcels and Zoning Classification Parcel # Subject Property Owner  Zone District R-AG R-AG  19948 19953  GERALD CBURNETT: SR: GERALD CBURNETTJR GERALD CE BURNETT SR: GERALD C BURNETTJR  Parcel # Property Owners Adjoining Parcels  Zone District R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R-AG R-AG R-AG R-AG N/A R-AG R-AG R-AG N/A N/A N/A  25490 9577 9548 9509 9477 11832 8173 27490 27497 26937 34219 9896 9897 27950 27814 19951 19952 6779  COLE CORDARO COLE TIMOTHY WOODY REATHIE C COLE JAMES E. EST. C/O DOROTHY COLE COLE GEORGE WI EST HODGES KENNETHA SBA TOWERS IVLLC  CLAIBORNE WILLIAM BRYANT & HARRIETT JENNINGS CLAIBORNE R1 BURNETT GERALDI L SR OR GERALD CE BURNETT JR  WOOD FREDDIE E III & OTHERS C/O FREDDIE WOOD III INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF HALIFAX COUNTY  COMMONWEALTH OFVA. COMMONWEALTHOFVA HARRIS ROBERT MICHAEL PRIVETTE WILLIE RI III PRIVETTE WILLIE RIII PRIVETTE WILLIE RAYII  HARRIS DENNIS MICHAEL; JAMES DARYL HARRIS & ROGER DALE R-AG  10    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  19962 24917 24916 19791 6960 10037 17588 17589 17402 11509  VJVENTURES LLC VASS HUBERT S & SANDRAI E VASS HUBERT S & SANDRA E NORIHEASTERN DEVELOPMENT CORP C/O ALLEN CHISM DORIS D & PAMELAA WYATT LOGAN MATTHEW JR.& SUE TERRY LOGAN LOGAN MATTHEW & SUE LOGAN MATTHEW MCKINNLEY JR. & SUE ALICE T MOORE GERLEAN BROBE INVESTMENT CORPORATION  R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R1 R1  Boundary survey oft the property: The boundary surveys of the two Floodplain information: According to FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) as shown in Exhibit G, there are no identified floodplains or floodways in proximity to the Project site. There is a natural riverine that runs from north to south through the eastern portion of parcel number 19953. The Project design avoids all impacts to streams and wetland Vegetation: According to the High-Resolution Canopy Height Maps by WRI and Meta, the two parcels are moderately forested. Please see Exhibit H. The Project site is located primarily in open, vacant fields and Topography: The elevation ranges from approximately 400 feet to 510 feet. The lowest section is the riverine that runs through the eastern portion of the parcel from north to south. Please see Exhibit!. Signage: The. Applicant proposes only mandatory signs such as warning, and emergency shut off signs to be attached toi the front gate of the Project site and comply with the Town's applicable sign ordinance.  properties are shown in Exhibit E and F.  areas.  requires some tree removal.  11    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  C. Landscaping and screening plan. A landscaping and screening plan showing the proposed use of vegetative buffering, including the use ofe existing and newly installed vegetation, to screen the solar energy facility. The plan shall address the use of native plants, shrubs, trees, grasses, forbs and wildflowers ini the project d. Response: The VA Sinai landscape and screening plan is set forth in ExhibitA A. Our objective is to maintain the natural setting oft the Town of South Boston. The Project has been setback 500 feet from River Road and Berry Hill Road. The Applicant proposes an 8-foot-tall berm covered with native grasses, which will screen any view concerns from local esdents.Documentaton of control. Documentation of control over the application area or possession of the right to Response: The Applicant has a signed Installment Sales Agreement with Gerald C.Burnett, Sr. and Gerald C. Burnett, Jr. for the two parcels. A redacted copy of e.L Decommissioning, plan; security. The plan shall include the anticipated useful life oft the solar energy facility, the estimated overall cost of decommissioning the solar energy facility in current dollars, the methodology for determining such estimate, and the manner in which the solar energy facility will be decommissioned. The cost estimate for the decommissioning oft the solar energy facility shall be prepared by a professional engineer or contractor who has Response: Cenergy has been a solar developer for more than 15 years with over 400MWdc of projects built to date. Our experience and expertise extend to the removal of system components and the decommissioning. of systems. Please see  area and identify any applicable setback requirements.  use the project area in the manner, requested. the agreement can be provided upon request.  expertise in the removal of such facilities.  our Decommissioning Plan for this Project in ExhibitJ.  f.Additional information.  1.A report by the state department of historic resources state cultural resource information system.. identifying historical, architectural, archeological, or other Response: The. Applicant has received a desktop review from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources Virginia Cultural Resources. The report shows that there are no identified significant cultural resources on the site. Please see Exhibit K. For cultural resources nearby, the Applicant can 2.A construction plan, including a proposed construction schedule and hours of Response: The construction plan for the Project begins after approval of engineering design plans by the Town following the building permit process. The construction is expected to take place in one continuous phase, with no delay between mechanical and electrical work, and work hours from 8:00 am to5 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. VA Sinai and its parent company strongly believe in using local labor and subcontractors as it typically leads to a more  cultural resources on or near the solar energy facility.  provide the detailed report upon request.  operation.  12    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  successful project and increases the economic benefits of the Project for the local community. Subcontractors will be selected after permitting has taken The first stage of the construction plan is mobilization, where the materials and equipment are delivered to the sites. A project manager and construction manager will coordinate the release of materials. The storage and trailer area for the materials will be located in the staging areas within the Project site. The materials will be held in secure containers. At trailer office would be expected to be close to the Project site to minimize manpower traffic. The second stage will consist of two components: (i) the foundation and (i) the main electrical disconnect switch mounting. Foundation installation will consist of driving steel piles using a mobile pile driver. The foundation installation work is typically engineered and then installed by the racking The third stage will be the installation of the underground electrical conduits, or direct burial cable. The electrical conduit construction will consist of trenching into the ground, laying conduit pipe into the trenches, backfilling and soil compaction. The trenches will be located in the open and cleared areas The fourth stage will be the installation of the racking and solar modules on the steel piles previously driven. The installation of electrical wiring, boxes, switches, inverter, battery storage and other electrical components along with communications will also be installed at this stage of the construction. This stage may also commence in parallel with the third stage. The final stage of the construction is the cleaning, testing and commissioning oft the solar system as well as demobilization. The Project is then cleared of any waste material and the panels are washed, if needed, due to any soiling Throughout the construction process at all stages, an established construction The following is a preliminary schedule of anticipated construction activities and target completion dates based on al hypothetical April 11, 2025 approval  place.  manufacturer.  between the posts.  during construction, prior to final acceptance. site safety plan will be followed. of all required building permits:  Building Permit Approved by The Town of South Soil testing, surveys and other studies completed: Mobilization/site preparation/matenal delivery Completion of mechanical and electrical installation Commissioning/nterconnection to utility:  04/11/2025 05/09/2025 07/11/2025 05/29/2026 06/30/2026  Boston:  completed: (all phases):  13    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAIL LLC  Punchlist completed/commercal operation:  07/17/2026  3. The identification and location of any existing solar energy facilities and any known proposed solar energy facilities within a five-mile radius oft the proposed Response: Please see the following table and Exhibit L for a map reference.  facility site.  Table 3: 5-mile radius solar projects around the proposed Sinai Solar Storage Project  Project Name  Address End of Robin Hood Road. Halifax, VA: 24592 Boston, VA 24592 Grubby Road  Lat  Long Capacity Status  Source  (MW) 5 20 5 5  Approved in South Boston 2023 Constructed Approved in Halifax Minutes 2021 Approved in Halifax Minutes 2024  South Bostonl Parcel #: 5237, ,5283, 5285 36.717863 -78.927110 Watlington Solar 1163 East Hyco Road, 36.6815 -78.886 Knollwood Halifax 1037 Knollwood Ln., South 36.710433 78.970927  Minutes SEIA  Solar South Boston G Solar Development  36.729149 -78.981761  4. Ifrequested by an adjacent property owner at a public hearing, a report ofi impact on adjacent property values prepared by a qualified third-party, such as a licensed Response: The. Applicant understands and will comply if the request is made by an adjacent property owner. Generally, studies in the past of solar impacts to adjacent property values have consistently demonstrated that large solar arrays have had no measurable impacts on the value of adjacent properties. Ini fact, Donald Fisher, Accredited Rural Appraiser who chaired for six years an appraisal committee for American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (the top US rural appraisal association), stated in 2021: "Allo of these studies found either a neutral or, ironically, a positive impact, where values on properties after the installation of solar farms went up higher..." 5. A glint and glare study that demonstrates either that the panels will be sited, designed, and installed to eliminate glint and glare effects on roadway users, nearby residences, commercial areas, and other sensitive viewing locations...to Response: The proposed 8-foot-tall berm covered with native grasses is expected to screen the potential impacts of any glint and glare from the Project. However, if the Town requires a glint and glare study, the. Applicant requests that a study be made a condition of an approved Special Use Permit.  real estate appraiser.  reduce glint and glare to the lowest achievable levels.  14    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  (c) Community meeting. The applicant for any utility-scale solar energy facility shall hold a public meeting, prior to the public hearing with the planning commission: Response: The Applicant conducted a community meeting on November 6th, 2023. It was hosted at the South Boston Town Council Chambers. Feedback from that community meeting along with discussions with the Town helped guide the amended site (d) Application Review Fees. An application for a special use permit to develop a medium or utility-scale solar energy facility shall require an additional fee, as determined annually by resolution of the town council, which shall be in addition to any other fees required by the Response: The. Applicant will submit an additional fee, if any, as determined by the Town (e) Minimum Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to medium (1) Visual impacts: The applicant shall demonstrate through project siting and proposed mitigation, if necessary, that the proposed solar energy facility will minimize impacts on viewsheds.... The solar energy facility shall utilize only panels that employ anti- glare technology, anti-reflective coatings, and other available mitigation techniques, all that meet or exceed industry standards, to reduce glint and glare. Response: The Applicant recognizes the importance of visual impacts. The Project site is located and mostly surrounded by existing forest. Existing boundary forests will be maintained to preserve the natural landscape. The Applicant will use only solar modules that employ anti-glare technology and anti-reflective coatings. In addition, the Project site is setback 500 feet from River Road and Berry Hill Road. To screen views from local residents, an 8-foot-tall berm covered with native grasses will bei installed along with proposed minimal grading in higher elevation Project areas. (2) Signage: All signage on the project area shall comply with all applicable town sign Response: The Applicant's signage will comply with the Town's applicable (3) Noise: Noise levels from the Solar Energy Facility shall comply at all times with all applicable town noise ordinances, as adopted and from time to time amended. Response: Applicant confirms that the Project will comply at all times with applicable Town noise ordinances. The inverters are the only equipment that will make minimal noise during the day. The noise level is equivalent to a quiet library for the adjoining  plan design to address visibility concerns.  town for submission ofa a special use permit application.  Council related to this SUP application. and utility-scale solar energy facilities:  Please see the landscape plan at Exhibit A for details. ordinances, as adopted and from time to time amended.  ordinances.  property owners.  15    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAIL LLC  (4) Setbacks: ...the project area shall be set back a distance ofa at least 751 feet from all public rights-of-way and main buildings on adjoining parcels, and a distance ofat Response: The Project will comply with and exceed all setback requirements. The (5) Fencing: The project area shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than six feet Response: A ten-foot-high black screen chain link fence surrounds the Project site, meeting the National Electric Code requirements. Maintenance of the fence will be (6) Vegetative buffer: A vegetative buffer. sufficient to mitigate the visual impact of the solar energy facility from adjoining properties and rights-of-way is required. Response: As noted in more detail above, the Project will install an 8-foot-tall berm covered with native grasses to screen any views from local residents and rights-of- (7) Height of solar panels: Ground-mounted solar energy facilities will be up to 101 feet, which shall be measured from the highest natural grade below each solar panel. This limit shall not apply to utility poles and the interconnection to the overhead electric Response: The height of the solar panels and other equipment off the ground will be up to 10 feet as shown on the Site Plan in Exhibit A. This does not apply to utility poles and other items needed fori interconnection to the overhead electric utility grid (8) Lighting: Lighting shall be reasonably minimized to the extent necessary for security purposes and shall be designed to minimize off-site effects. Lighting on the solar Response: The Applicant does not propose any material lighting on the Project site, and to the extent security lighting is installed, we will comply with all town (9) Entry and inspection: The solar energy facility owner will allow the. zoning administrator, town manager, county building official, or other federal, state, or local health, safety, and welfare officials, or the agents of any of the foregoing, reasonable access to the facility site for inspection purposes, provided. such inspectors will be subject to the facility owners' and/or the operator's safety requirements and protocols Response: The Applicant agrees to allow access to the facility in accordance with the ordinance. Access will be provided within a reasonable period following prior notice from the official(s) to the. Applicant and within normal business hours. Inspectors will  least 50 feet from adjacent property lines.  proposed Site Plan (Exhibit C) reflects these setbacks.  in height.  part of routine maintenance of the facility.  way as shown in Exhibit A int the Cross Sections maps.  utility grid.  energy facility shall comply with any town requirements.  requirements for lighting.  while on the facility site.  be subject to the Project site's safety and protocols.  16    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  (10) Other laws: A solar energy facility shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable local, state and federal building codes and regulations that were in force at the time of the permit Response: The Applicant confirms that the facility will be designed, constructed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable building codes and  approval.  regulations in force at the time of permit approval.  (11) Additional Conditions.  Response: The Applicant looks forward to discussing any additional conditions that  the Town may impose on the permit. () Decommissioning of Solar Energy Facilities.  (1) Unsafe solar energy facilities. Ifa solar energy facility is determined by the town, or the county building official to be unsale..tne..owner shall be required to repair, update, or otherwise modify the solar energy facility...within the time period allowed by the town or the county building official. If directed to do SO, the...owner will remove the solar energy facility in compliance with the decommissioning plan Response: Applicant confirms it will comply with this requirement.  established for such facility.  (2). Abandoned solar energy facilities. The...owner shall provide the town notice of the cessation of commercial operation. lfthe...facility is not commercially operated fora continuous period of six months, the town may notify... .and provide 45 days fora a response... Ifthe town deems the timetable for corrective acton..unreasonabe, it may direct the...owner to remove the...facility in compliance with the Response: Applicant confirms it will comply with the requirements in the ordinance. (3) Decommissioning. Solar energy facilities which have reached the end of their useful life...shall be removed by the...owner in compliance with the decommissioning Response: Applicant will follow the decommissioning plan set forth in ExhibitJ J. (4) Disposal of equipment. When the..owner...dec.decommissions a solar energy facility, it shall handle and dispose of the equipment.. in conformance with federal, state, and Response: The proposed decommissioning plan, set forth in Exhibit J, conforms to (5) Security. Prior to approval of final site plan, the applicant must provide the Town with security in the amount of the estimated cost of the decommissioning. Response: As noted above as part of the decommissioning plan, Applicant proposes to post and maintain a bond for the estimated cost of decommissioning. Applicant requests that posting of the bond be a condition of the Special Use Permit approval.  decommissioning plan....  plan....  local requirements.  federal, state, and local requirements.  17    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  (6) Failure to remove or repair solar energy facility. If...owner fails to timely remove or repair an unsafe or abandoned solar energy facility...the town may pursue a legal action... at the expense of the...owner..lable for the expense ofremoving or Response: The Applicant confirms that it will comply with this requirement.  repairing the solar energy facility.  18    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  E.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Stormwater management plan:  The Applicant requests that any requirement for a stormwater management plan, pursuant to Section 114-211 oft the Zoning Ordinance, be made a condition of the  Special Use Permit. 58-114(13)  19    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  F.EXHIBITS  EXHIBIT A. LANDSCAPING AND: SCREENING PLAN EXHIBIT B. EXISTING CONDITIONS EXHIBIT C. PROPOSED SITE PLAN EXHIBITI D. VICINITY MAP  EXHIBITE. BOUNDARY SURVEY FOR PARCEL: #19953 EXHIBITF. BOUNDARY SURVEY FORI PARCEL #19948 EXHIBIT G. 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May 16, 1955  GARTER & JONES County Land Surveyors Halifax, Va,  Scalo shorn  E HEREBI CERTIFY: That the hereqn. shown plat of survey is a true and correct representation of the land as recently surveyed and platted undor our direction,  CARFER & JONES By Mhlwbac Hfred H. Catter Certibled Land Surveyor No. 552 OF VIRGINIA STATE E.L. E.C.lacy, d  T  Filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Helifax County, Virginin this 30 day of fns - A.D. 1953, atBK.M., in Doed Book 232.  at Page 45L  OEPGR No.2    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA: SINAILLC  EXHIBIT G: FEMA NATIONAL FLOOD HAZARD LAYER  38    R L Z U  - - e  bo de 8 S 8 8 E E $ L  3    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAIL LLC  EXHIBIT H: TREE CANOPY LINE. AREA MAP  40    R L Z L Ul  :  @ b0 6 5 : 8 E  3    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  EXHIBIT :: USGS TOPOGRAPHY MAP  42    458  / 9LF 19b  a L Z E U  COB A10 W 390 26E 394  ZEL  126124 400 400 A0S  U8E 422  422420 S A60 28  85D  990 468  AO 8ED A58 A50  436  9 - a de b0 9 D 9 9 & 2 8 E e O E  480  28t 88DOGL 08b  506 5043 500  16t  19  ttti  498 06b)  705 500 502905  0  9tD    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA: SINAILLC  EXHIBIT J: DECOMMISSIONING PLAN  Project Introduction  VA Sinai LLC (the "VA Sinai") plans to build, operate, and maintain the Sinai Solar Storage Project that will generate up to 10 megawatts (MW) alternative current (AC) of clean electricity with 4 hours of battery storage capacity. The location of the Project is 2101 River Road, located off Berry Hill Road and River Road in the Town of South Boston, Virginia. The Project will cover under 90 acres oft the two parcels with a cumulative land area of approximately 103 acres. The Project site will be accessed by a gravel road off Berry Hill Road, a paved road, also known as State Secondary Route 682 on the southwestern corner of parcel 19953. The point of The proposed design for the site plan features photovoltaic modules, inverters, battery storage units and other ancillary equipment including communication devices. Wiring will be connected either above ground or through trenched conduit wire systems. The entire Project will be Any inquiries regarding the decommissioning plan should be directed to individual listed below:  interconnection will be at the end of Fan Park Drive.  enclosed by a ten (10) foot high black screen chain link fence.  William Pham Manager  VA Sinai LLC/BAP Power Corporation d/bla Cenergy Power  Office: +1 (760)603-1933 Email: wpnam@cenergypower.com 26880 Aliso Viejo Pkwy, Suite #100 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656  44    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAIL LLC  Decommissioning and Restoration Plan  This decommissioning: and site reclamation plan addresses strategy after the solar generating facility permanently ceases operation. The decommissioning plan addresses dismantling, removal of the Project components, and reclamation of areas disturbed over the life of the The solar facility is expected to operate for up to 50 years, after which it will be either The decommissioning and restoration process of the Project will adopt measures similar to those employed during its construction and operation. Recycling will be prioritized during the process, with specific components, such as PV: solar modules, discussed further below. Every component oft the Project will be salvaged or recycled to the extent possible. All other waste materials will be disposed ofi in accordance with state and federal law at a licensed solid waste facility. If decommissioned prior to the end of their useful life, the equipment may have value in The solar modules' electrical connections will be disconnected, and the panels will be removed, and stacked on pallets for recycling. Other electrical equipment, such as inverters and battery storage units, will also be removed and disposed of properly. The PV mounting system along with the metal piles will be dismantled and recycled. Associated structures, site fence, gates, and grade slabs will be removed for recycling or disposal. Above-ground utility poles and overhead wires will be removed, and a final site walkthrough will be conducted to remove debris and trash generated within the Project site. The areas of the Project that are disturbed during decommissioning will be stabilized with a native grass seed mix, and the access road will VA Sinai will take responsibility for all decommissioning. costs. Before beginning the decommissioning activities, all necessary permits and approvals for the safe and legal disposal of Project's components will be in accordance with local, state, and federal waste disposal  Project.  decommissioned or repowered.  a resale market, depending on its condition.  remain intact.  regulations.  MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AND MATERIALS  The disposal of excess materials and waste will follow the regulations set by the local, state, and federal authorities. There is no expectation of hazardous waste to be present on site, but if any hazardous waste is found, it will be eliminated and discarded following the guidelines  specified by the local, state, and federal laws.  Facility Materials and installation techniques.  The construction of this PV: and battery storage facility involves using the following materials Metals: Steel is used in pile foundations, racking, conduits, electrical enclosures, and fencing. Aluminum is used for racking, module frames, electrical wires, and transformers. Stainless steel may be used for fasteners, electrical enclosures, and racking. Copper is used for electrical wire, PV Cells: PV modules usually consist of various components, such as glass, semiconductor rigid silicon cells, internal electrical conductors (aluminum and cooper), silver solder, and other smaller materials. The semiconductor PV cell materials constitute as small proportion of the module's overall weight, typically about 1% to 2%. Silicon is the most widely used  transformers, battery storage units and inverters.  Concrete: Concrete may be used to construct equipment pads and footings.  45    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA: SINAIL LLC  semiconductor material in PV module construction. The materials of glass, aluminum, and copper are recyclable while silicon can be recycled by specialized electronic recycle centers. Glass: PVmodules are primarily made of glass, accounting for 80% of the module's weight. Plastic: PV systems use a small amount of plastic materials due tot their long operational lifespan and regular exposure to outdoor elements. Plastics are commonly found in PVi in wiring insulation, electrical enclosures, control and monitoring equipment, and some components of  the inverters. Reclamation Timeline: involve four phases: wiring.  As mentioned above, this Project is expected to operate for upi to 50 years. The decommissioning: process will take approximately six to eight (6-8) weeks to complete and Phase 1 will include shutting down the systems and removing any hazardous materials and Phase 2 will involve the removal of PV modules, BESS (battery storage), and inverters. Phase 3 will cover the removal of site fencing and the final soil reclamation process.  Phase 4 will be the final decommissioning stage.  Reclamation Schedule:  Solar modules, based on industry standards, have a typical useful lifespan of up to 50 years. The Project's design and development will enable the upgrade of components without causing significant disruptions, such as removing or replacing individual modules from the installed support racking system. VA Sinai will build and operate the solar array on land owned by The decommissioning of the Project will begin either at the end of the Project's useful life or after 12 consecutive months of no power generation at the facility, except ini the case of natural disaster or other event resulting in no electrical generation for 12 months. IfVA Sinai cannot demonstrate to the Town of South Boston that the Project will be operational and producing electricity within the 12 months of the event, then decommissioning will begin after the 12th  Cenergy for a term up to the useful life of the solar modules.  month of the event. Sequence of Decommissioning PV: Site Collection and Recycling: disconnecting.  Coordinate with the utility, Dominion, regarding timing and required procedures for Disconnect all electrical connections to the system and do test verification. All electrical components above-ground including cables and electrical connections to be recycled at an Disconnect and remove solar modules from the racking framework and transfer to a flat-bed Break down concrete foundations (if any). Electrical components and their foundations will Disassemble the perimeter fence and recycle it off-site at an approved metal recycling  approved recycling facility.  truck to deliver to a purchaser or recycling facility. be removed and recycled by a concrete recycler off-site.  facility.  46    CENERGY  Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  VA SINAILLC  Dispose of all waste. Battery Recycling: De-energize battery system. Remove integrated battery storage units.  The batteries may be recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste, depending on the available technology at the time. Lithium-based batteries, which contain valuable metals, are likely tol be recycled. Some batteries may have the potential to be reused.  nverters/Transiormers:  Disconnect all electrical equipment from the site.  Disassemble and extract by cranes (if necessary) and load on flat-bed trucks to an approved  recycler.  Remove all waste from the site. Below-Ground Structure Decommissioning:  Disconnect and remove all underground cables and electric power lines above a depth of 24 inches and send them off-site to be recycled by an approved recycling facility. Removal of concrete slabs up to a depth of one foot (12 inches) below grade. Clean  concrete will be recycled or disposed of off-site. The steel rack pile foundation will also be removed.  Access Road: Site Restoration:  Any access road constructed as part of the Project will be retained for future site access. De-compact subsoils (if required). Restore and revegetate disturbed land to pre-construction To ensure that the Project meets its contractual obligations for removal and restoration, VA Sinai or the Project's parent company will purchase a decommissioning surety bond or similar security, which will be issued by ai financial institution to guarantee the satisfactory decommissioning and restoration oft the Project site before the beginning of operation. The proposed amount is $250,230 and will be utilized for decommissioning in the unlikely event that Ind developing the decommissioning: surety bond, the Project decommissioning: cost data and salvage value assumes recycling the solar modules, racking, fencing, wiring, and associated Project components as raw materials. In addition to the decommissioning. cost, a 3% contingency and 2% estimation of associated legal fees are included. Itis important to note that the primary cost of decommissioning is the labor associated with dismantling and loading the Table 1 below provides a summary of the estimated cost to decommission the Project.  land use to the extent practical using native seed mix. Decommissioning Cost and Financial Assurance  the Project cannot fulfill its contractual obligations.  equipment to be transported for disposal. Estimates are based on 2024 prices.  47    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA: SINAILLC  Table 1 Decommissioning Cost Summary  Scope /Task: PVS Site  Cost/MW: $33,355 /MW $1,001 /MW $667 /MW $35,023/MW  Decommissioning: MW of Solar PV 3% Contingency 2% Legal Services Estimate  Total 1 MW Solar PVI Decommissioning Cost, No Salvage Value  Net Salvage Value  Market Based Salvage Estimate $/MW Total Avg. Salvage Value: Decommissioning Estimate Minus Salvage Value  $10,000/MW $10,000/MW $35,023/ /MW ($10,000/ / /MW) $25,023/MW $250,230.00 $250,230.00  Decommissioning Cost, Net Salvage Value  Decommissioning Cost, Net Salvage ($)/MW  Proposed Total Net Reclamation Cost for 10 MW PV Solar System  Proposed Bond Amount:  48    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  EXHIBIT K: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC RESOURCES MAP  49    DE    DD    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAILLC  EXHIBIT L: 5-MILE RADIUS SOLAR PROJECTS MAP  51    a a Z L o  @ 2 0 a a @ - 00 a C 3 9 a i 9 E E 5  e  5    Special Use Permit Application Sinai Solar Storage Project  CENERGY  VA SINAI LLC  EXHIBIT M: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN  The Project entrance is located near the intersection of Berry Hill Road and River Road. Berry Hill Road, known as 682, is a secondary route according to Virginia's Department of Transportation (DOT). The following is the traffic management plan to ensure the safety of Prior to construction, the Applicant will access the traffic flow, road quality, and identify potential risks. This includes analyzing the volume and speed of vehicles, pedestrian traffic, and existing road infrastructure. The second step will be to communicate the plan with the public and other stakeholders, including the local authorities and emergency management services. The Project will generate minor traffic, especially after the construction period, which will extend for approximately twelve months. During the construction period, there will be periodic delivery ofs solar facility equipment, which the Applicant can schedule to minimize impacts on local traffic. Most construction workers are expected to arrive at the Project site in the morning and leave in the afternoon each weekday. Construction workers will be encouraged to carpool to minimize vehicle trips. Deliveries of equipment will occur throughout the day between the hours of 6:30 am and 3:30 pm. After construction, there will be minimal traffic with only regular inspections (estimated to be two times per year) and responses to unplanned maintenance as necessary. Int the event of road damage to the Berry Hill Road or River Road, the Applicant will notify the Virginia DOT. The. Applicant will, at its own expense, have any required road repairs completed within 14 days to a condition similar or equal to that existing before such damage was done. Should such damage render the road impassable, repairs and appropriate signage such as lane restrictions and warning signs would commence immediately. The. Applicant will notify the Town  workers, equipment, and the public.  of South Boston upon the damage discovery and completion of repairs.  53    CENERGY  October 23, 2023  Mr. and Mrs. Property Owner Street Address City, State Zip  Dear Mr. and Mrs. Property Owner:  My name is Bill Pham, a senior manager at Cenergy Power. We are a national solar company that is developing a 10MWac solar plus storage project ("Project") located directly east of the intersection of Old Grubby Road and River Road in the Town of South Boston. We are holding a community meeting to provide information and answer questions related to this Project, which willl be sited on less than 70 acres of privately-owned land. Tree screening Through our project company VA Sinai LLC, we have filed for a special use permit with the We invite you to the community meeting to be held on November 6th, 2023, 5:30 PMI EST at the South Boston Town Council Chambers located at 502 Yancey Street, South Boston, VA 24592. Ifyou cannot attend the in-person meeting, please email or call me to go over questions you  along River Road will mitigate nearby visual concerns. Town of South Boston to construct and operate the solar project.  may have concerning this Project.  Sincerely, Bill Pham CenergyNA Sinai LLC phamacenerpower.con Cell: (562)209-1306  31761 Lionshead/ Avenue, Suite #200- Carlsbad, CA92010  www.cenergypower. .com    Notice of Community Meeting for a Proposed Utility-Solar Project along  River Road in the Town of South Boston, VA.  Date: November 6th, 2023  Time: 5:30 PM EST  Location: South Boston Town Council Chambers 502 Yancey Street, South Boston, VA 24592  The community meeting will provide information and answer questions related to this proposed 10MWac Solar Project. The Project site is located directly east of the intersection of Old Grubby Road and River Road in the Town of South Boston, VA. It will be sited on less than 70 acres of privately-owned land. Tree screening along River Road will mitigate nearby visual concerns. Cenergy Power is the project  developer and will be presenting at the meeting.  Please email Ann Pham at mpnamerenegpower.com if you have any questions or would like more information.    CENERGY  Community Meeting Sign-In Sheet  Date: 06/2025  Projectname Sivai  (y)  Name  Signature ACA  Address  Hspe Cola TsSR Slenl Mess Jay Burnctt TRal  Towos Souh Besdus 455 Ferny Sivet J0jo Rapew Rd, Sonth Batond, 304monroe 37 South Beston,n LOGAN 508 #4 5B. VA 662 Cuty S Gan 1970 Brook Nalyfak VA 24558 1070 Brok Biw a4555  Gasunnue RL  HKyL hta Souh huha  ve G. Meeks GregNeeks Cuelye Pewak AlmASMiUll Codonbk Wn. ENICK biWiss    dafhal BTE Chalyn AD.smwwn  farikc 208 widllowt A*.  SoIRodon V912459 203 wilaclowarDa South BostOnNA SNST  24 MADPGERER p3 Gvcenfleld RC Scf Besbu vot. 203L2 Ver RC  SL Bandia  Huebantonssapsk - luolus Vaao Vous Sdech    CENERGY  Community Meeting Sign-In Sheet  Date: Wa/rozs  Project name_ Sinai  Cpag2)  Name  Signature  Address  Ghglolenal  dp Cobr ue buidloa Bm  1205  1h24593  au  3433  HOSCASEg, BhBa 606 FORSST DRIVE Son Bosrow VA. 24171 a506 Ferwwick A,  6  JosChandlen Daebare  Ech6 Babaa  Spece  Spurs Sooth Baslon, VA a4s9a  Domes Kandeum Dennis Barko  3030 DaN ReChugek Rond SB-aA. 24582 Town Hal) - 455 Terry St  hu Mia  BsuRh  South Bosten, Vo. 2454    CENERGY  April 22, 2024  Dear Town of South Boston Officials and Neighbors,  My name is Bill Pham, and la am one oft the principals at Cenergy Power. We are the solar company developing a 10MWac solar plus storage project in the Town of South Boston ("Project") tos sell clean power to Dominion Energy. The Project is located directly east oft the intersection of Old Grubby Road and River Road in the Town of South Boston (see attached Based on constructive feedback regarding visual concerns with the Project from our first community meeting back in November 2023, we have been able to update the tor reflect a 5001 feet setback from River Road. This addresses local visual concerns Project's and design opens up 19+ acres of frontage space (between River Road and the solar arrays) for town Ron Grandison (our Virginia-based project manager) and I invite you to meet with us at the Project site next Monday to discuss our improved design and other Project updates in Site meeting details are: set forth below and in the attached Site Map.  Site Map).  development opportunities.  person.  Date: Monday, April 29, 2024 Time: 6:00pm ET  Location: 2101 River Road, South Boston (meet at red star location in the attached Site Ify you cannot attend the in-person meeting, please email or call me to go over questions  Map)  may have concerning this Project.  you  Sincerely, Bill Pham Cenergy/ VA Sinai LLC pamdomegpowrcom Cell: (562)209-1306  26880. 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