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3 <br /> 1 Typical array is between 7 and 8 feet in height, with approximately 2 to 3 feet of ground <br /> 2 clearance, and approximately 63 feet in length. <br /> 3 Arrays will be screened by existing vegetation and an 8 foot high chain link security <br /> 4 fence, topped with 3 strand barbed wire, shall enclose the perimeter of the array to <br /> 5 prevent access. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 REQUEST(Continued): <br /> 8 Gravel paths/drives will be installed around these arrays in order to permit access by <br /> 9 Strata Solar technicians to service the panels. In certain areas there will be natural, <br /> 10 grass, paths depending on soil. <br /> 11 Vehicular access to the site is restricted by a 24 foot access gate off of Redman Road. <br /> 12 An overhead, medium voltage, power line will be installed along the western portion of <br /> 13 the property allowing the proposed facility to tie into the power grid via an adjacent Duke <br /> 14 Energy substation. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 SITE PLAN: Map <br /> 17 <br /> 18 REQUIRED REVIEW: <br /> 19 Project involves the review of a Class A Special Use Permit in accordance with the <br /> 20 provisions of Section 2.7 of the UDO. <br /> 21 Held in a quasi-judicial format meaning all parties, for and against the application, <br /> 22 provide sworn testimony as well as competent material and substantial evidence on the <br /> 23 merits of the proposal. <br /> 24 • Applicant has burden of demonstrating project complies with the provisions of the UDO. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 REQUIRED REVIEW (continued): <br /> 27 • Anyone opposing the application is required to demonstrate through sworn testimony <br /> 28 and competent material and substantial evidence that the project does not comply with <br /> 29 the provisions of the Ordinance. <br /> 30 Hearsay or unsubstantiated opinions are not sufficient testimony. <br /> 31 If applicant proves compliance with applicable standards, and there is no evidence in the <br /> 32 record the project does not comply, the permit must be issued. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 REVIEW PROCESS: <br /> 35 Step One: Review of application at a joint Quarterly Public Hearing by BOCC and <br /> 36 Planning Board. BOCC adjourns the public hearing to a date/time certain to receive the <br /> 37 Planning Board recommendation. <br /> 38 Step Two: Review of application by Planning Board who will make a recommendation <br /> 39 on the application based on the evidence and testimony offered into evidence during the <br /> 40 public hearing. <br /> 41 Step Three: BOCC reconvenes public hearing to receive Planning Board <br /> 42 recommendation. No additional public comment/testimony is accepted. BOCC takes <br /> 43 action on the proposal. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 STAFF INITIAL REVIEW: <br /> 46 • Applicant has submitted all documentation required for the review of a the solar array <br /> 47 (Section 5.9.6) <br /> 48 • Applicant has submitted required documentation for a Class A Special Use Permit (i.e. <br /> 49 required by Section 2.7.3) <br /> 50 There are policies within the Comprehensive Plan lending credence to the viability of the <br /> 51 proposal <br />