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111 <br /> Richard C. Kirkland,Jr.,MAI <br /> 11, Kirkland 9408 Northfield Court <br /> . Raleigh,North Carolina 27603 <br /> ,1 • Phone(919)414-8142 <br /> :J JJ Appraisals, LLC rkirkland2@agxnail.com <br /> www.kirklandappraisals.com <br /> February 12, 2016 <br /> Ms. Jessica Galloza <br /> ESA Renewables, LLC <br /> 4150 St. Johns Parkway, Suite 1000 <br /> Sanford, F32771 <br /> RE: Oakwood Solar Impact Study <br /> Dear Ms. Galloza: <br /> At your request, I have considered the likely impact of solar farms proposed to be constructed on 53.74 <br /> acres of land located at 6517 US Highway 70, in Mebane, North Carolina. Specifically, I have been asked to <br /> give my professional opinion on whether the proposed solar farm will "maintain or enhance adjoining or <br /> contiguous property values" and whether "the location and character of the use, if developed according to <br /> the plan as submitted and approved,will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located." <br /> To form an opinion on these issues, I have researched and visited existing and proposed solar farms in <br /> North Carolina, researched articles through the Appraisal Institute and other studies, and discussed the <br /> likely impact with other real estate professionals. I have not been asked to assign any value to any specific <br /> property. <br /> This letter is a limited report of a real property appraisal consulting assignment and subject to the limiting <br /> conditions attached to this letter. My client is ESA Renewables, LLC, represented to me by Ms. Jessica <br /> Galloza. My findings support the Conditional/Special Use Permit application. The effective date of this <br /> consultation is February 12, 2016. <br /> Proposed Use Description <br /> The proposed solar farm will be constructed on 53.74 acres of land located at 6517 US Highway 70, in <br /> Mebane, North Carolina. <br /> Adjoining land is primarily residential low density and agricultural uses, which is common for solar farms <br /> as detailed later in this report. The solar farm will consist of fixed solar panels that will generate no noise, <br /> no odor, and less traffic than a residential subdivision. The panels will be less than 15 feet in height and <br /> located behind a chain link fence. <br /> I have considered adjoining uses and included a map to identify each parcel's location. The breakdown of <br /> those uses by acreage and number of parcels is summarized below. <br /> Adjoining Use Breakdown <br /> Acreage Parcels <br /> Residential 71.98% 96.77% <br /> Agricultural 28.02% 3.23% <br /> Total 100.00% 100.00% <br />