Agenda Item A4

Conditional Use Permit – Solar Power Plant (Vaibhav Shree LLC)

Staff Presentation

Presented by Mike Gottfredson.

Findings of fact are on file with the Duchesne County Community Development Department.

Questions and Discussion

  • Commissioner Reed Van Wagoner asked about employment estimates and water source.
    • Jake Anderegg stated estimates depend on the tenant and culinary water is being considered.
  • Commissioner Spencer Turnbow asked if job numbers were firm and if jobs would be on-site.
    • Jake Anderegg stated they are estimates and anticipated to be on-site.
  • Commissioner Connie Sweat asked about installation details.
    • Jake Anderegg stated details are not finalized.

Applicant Comments

Jake Anderegg stated project components are intended to operate together.

Public Comments

Brad Wells raised concerns regarding decommissioning and disposal.

Annette McCray discussed reuse and reduced reliance on fresh water.

Irene Hanson discussed economic diversification.

Clint Allen discussed recycling water, on-site power, and infrastructure impacts.

Julius Murray requested coordination with the Ute Tribe.

Julia Misiego raised concerns regarding project completion and power impacts.

Steve Polson raised concerns regarding environmental impacts and noted concerns related to the data center.

Michael Hanson raised questions regarding project entities, costs, and financing.

Janice Shipman asked if the solar facility could operate independently.

Mysti Nelson raised concerns regarding scale, drought, water, wildlife, and pollinators.

Moreen Hendersen requested the item be tabled pending additional information.