Petition No. 1643 - C-Tech Solar, LLC, Pompeo Road, Thompson, CT
PETITION NO. 1643 - C-Tec Solar, LLC petition for a declaratory ruling, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §4-176 and §16-50k, for the proposed construction, maintenance and operation of a 2.95-megawatt AC solar photovoltaic electric generating facility and associated equipment to be located at 77 Pompeo Road, Thompson, Connecticut, and associated electrical interconnection.
PETITION (recd. 09/30/24)
Petition Narrative, 09/30/24
Figures
Figure 1 – Site Location Map
Figure 2 – Proposed Project Area Aerial
Figure 3 – Zoning Map
Figure 4 – Tax Parcel Map
Figure 5 – Site Survey
Figure 6 – Proposed Project Layout
Figure 7 – Farmland Soils Map
Figure 8 – Wetlands Delineation Map
Figure 9 – Core Forest Map
Figure 10 – Aquifer Protection Area Map
Figure 11 – Public Water Supply Watershed Map
Figure 12 – Groundwater Quality Classification Map
Figure 13 – NRCS Soils Map
Appendices
Appendix A – Permit Plan/Drawing Set
Appendix B1 – Module Specifications
Appendix B2 - Inverter Specifications
Appendix C – Draft Operation & Maintenance Documentation
Appendix D – Draft Decommissioning Plan
Appendix E – Stormwater Report
Appendix F – Cultural Resource Assessment Documentation
Appendix G1 – Wetlands Delineation Report
Appendix G2 – Vernal Pool Habitat Study
Appendix H – Wildlife and Habitat Review Documentation
Appendix I – Visual Impact Assessment
Appendix J – FAA Consultation
Appendix K – Core Forest Consultation
Appendix L – Prime Farmland Consultation
Appendix M – Public Outreach Documentation
Appendix N – Photo Documentation
PROCEDURAL CORRESPONDENCE
Council Letter to Town of Thompson, 10/01/24
Council State Agency Comment Memorandum, 10/01/24
Morin Request for Public Hearing and Council Acknowledgement, 10/21/24
Council Decision on Town of Thompson Request for Hearing, 10/25/24
Council Decision on Morin Request for Hearing, 10/25/24
Council Completeness Review and Schedule, 11/08/24
Council Interrogatories to Petitioner, 12/17/24
Council's Decision on C-Tec Request for Extension to Respond to Council Interrogatories, 12/31/24
Council Decision on Motion for Protective Order –Response to Council Interrogatory No. 12 - Lease Agreement Financial Terms, 01/17/25
Council Close of Evidentiary Record Memorandum, 01/17/25
Town of Thompson Request for Party and CEPA Intervenor Status and Council Response, 09/03/25
CGS §16-50k CORE FOREST AND PRIME FARMLAND DETERMINATIONS
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection C.G.S. §16-50k No Material Impact to Core Forest Determination Letter, 04/05/21
Department of Agriculture C.G.S. §16-50k No Material Impact to Prime Farmland Determination Letter, 09/06/24
MUNICIPAL COMMENTS
Town of Thompson Request for Hearing and Council Acknowledgement, 10/08/24
Town of Thompson Conservation Commission Comments, 10/25/24
Town of Thompson Comments, 12/18/24
STATE AGENCY COMMENTS
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Comments, 10/30/24
Council on Environmental Quality Comments, 11/20/24
PUBLIC OFFICIAL COMMENTS
State Representative Chris Stewart Comments, 02/14/25
HEARING INFORMATION
January 16, 2025 Hearing Documents, 11/08/24
1. Instructions for Public Access to Remote Public Hearing
2. Public Hearing Notice
3. Hearing Program
4. Citizens Guide to Siting Council Procedures; and
5. Proposed Facility Site Plan
Hearing Procedures and Pre-Hearing Conference Memorandum, 11/27/24
Zoom Remote Public Hearing Recording, 01/16/25 (Passcode: b!3RC=h#)
TRANSCRIPTS
Hearing Transcript 2 p.m., 01/16/25
Public Session Transcript 6:30 p.m., 01/16/25
Council Transcript Memorandum, 02/03/25
SCHEDULE
Schedule, 10/01/24
Schedule, 11/08/24
Schedule, 11/14/24
Schedule, 12/17/24
Schedule, 12/31/24
Schedule, 01/17/25
Schedule, 02/20/25
SERVICE LIST
Service List, 09/30/24
Service List, 12/31/24
HEARING PROGRAM
Hearing Program, 01/16/25
PETITIONER - C-TEC Solar, LLC
Exhibits
Petitioner Sign Posting Affidavit, 01/09/25
Petitioner Responses to Council Interrogatories, 01/09/25
Exhibit A – Layout and Materials Plan Sheet C-2.0 – Response to Interrogatory Nos. 20, 21, 23 and 52
Exhibit B – Draft Emergency Response Plan – Response to Interrogatory No. 42
Exhibit C – Acoustical Study – Response to Interrogatory No. 48
Exhibit D – Draft Spill Prevention Plan – Response to Interrogatory No. 55
Exhibit E – Revised Stormwater Basins – Response to Interrogatory No. 58
Exhibit F – Wetland and Vernal Pool Protection Plan – Response to Interrogatory No. 59
Exhibit G – Phase 1B Report and SHPO Letter – Response to Interrogatory No. 65
Exhibit H – DEEP Meeting Summary – Response to Interrogatory No. 77
Exhibit I – Redacted Lease Agreement – Response to Interrogatory No. 12
Procedural Correspondence
Petitioner Request for Extension to Respond to Council Interrogatories and Service List Change, 12/31/24
Petitioner Witness List, 01/09/25
Petitioner Letter Regarding Sign Replacement, 02/20/25
Motions and Objections
Petitioner Motion for Protective Order - Response to Council Interrogatory No. 12 - Lease Agreement Financial Terms, 01/09/25
Signed Protective Order - Response to Council Interrogatory No. 12 - Lease Agreement Financial Terms, 01/16/25
Briefs/Findings of Fact
Petitioner Post-Hearing Brief, 02/13/25
COUNCIL'S DRAFT FINDINGS OF FACT
Council's Draft Findings of Fact, 02/20/25