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2 4. Comments received from various County agencies (i.e. Sheriff, Fire Marshal, Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR), Orange County Health, State Clearing House) indicate there are no concerns associated with the request. 5. Staff's determination that a formal Environmental Impact Statement would not be required per Section 6.18 of the UDO. 6. The applicant had submitted sufficient documentation denoting compliance with specific development standards for a public utility as detailed within Section 5.9.3 of the UDO. 7. The proposal is consistent with the various goals outlined within the Comprehensive Plan concerning development, including: a. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 1: Energy conservation, sustainable use of non-polluting renewable energy resources, efficient use of non-renewable energy resources and clean air. b. Objective AE-15: Foster participation in green energy programs such as installation incentives for solar hot water/solar generation/solar tempering in residential or commercial construction. The County should develop programs that will link citizens and businesses with options for alternative and sustainable energy sources. c. Objective AG-8: Encourage the use and production of natural fuel alternatives to petroleum based products and pursue new types of energy sources. 8. The submission of evidence demonstrating compliance with the provisions of Section 5.3.2 (A) Special Uses— General Standards of the UDO, and 9. A lack of competent material and substantial evidence entered into the record demonstrating the request was not incompliance with the various provisions of the UDO. Please refer to Attachment 6 for additional detail. It should be noted that in rendering its decision, the Planning Board recommended the imposition of six (6) conditions. The applicant has agreed to the imposition of these conditions in writing. Please refer to Attachment 5 for additional detail. Planning Director's Recommendation: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7.4 of the UDO, the Planning Director recommends approval of the SUP application, subject to the following: • Approval of the recommended findings of fact associated with the Class A Special Use Permit as detailed within Attachment 6, • The imposition of the recommended conditions (Attachment 6), and • Based on the BOCC's ability to make an affirmative finding on the general and specific standards outlined within Section 5.3.2 (A) and (B) of the UDO. Public Hearing Procedural Information: In accordance with Section 2.7.8 (A) (3) of the UDO, the BOCC has requested the Planning Board recommendation be made available in time for the September 18, 2012 BOCC regular meeting. As a procedural note, additional comments on the application should be submitted in writing prior to the Planning Board meeting in order to become part of the official record of these proceedings.