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• Held in a quasi-judicial format meaning all parties, for and against the application, provide sworn testimony as well as competent material and substantial evidence on the merits of the proposal. • Applicant has burden of demonstrating project complies with the provisions of the UDO. • Anyone opposing the application is required to demonstrate through sworn testimony as well as competent material and substantial evidence that the project does not comply with the provisions of the Ordinance. • Hearsay and/or unsubstantiated opinions are not considered sufficient testimony. • If applicant proves compliance with applicable standards, and there is no evidence in the record the project does not comply, the SUP must be issued. REQUEST • Erect individual solar array panels on approximately 20 acres of property. • Typical array is between 7 and 9 feet in height, with approximately 2 to 3 feet of ground. clearance, and approximately 63 feet in length. • Arrays will be screened by an installed 50 ft. wide Type D Land Use Buffer. • An 8 foot high chain link security fence shall surround the perimeter of the 11.5 solar array field, outside of the proposed land use buffer, to prevent access. • Gravel paths/drives will be installed around these arrays in order to permit access by technicians to service the panels. Depending on the soil and topography, areas around the solar panels will be a combination of natural groundcover, grassed, and/or paths. • Vehicular access to the site is restricted by a 24 foot wide drive with gated access via White Cross Road. SITE PLAN • Cross Section of Northern Property Line SITE PHOTO— NORTHERN PROPERTY SITE PHOTO—WHITE CROSS REC PROPERTY SITE PHOTO— UTILITY SUBSTATION SITE PHOTO— PROPERTY FROM OLD GREENSBORO ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING • Held on April 9, 2015, • Adjacent property owners expressed concern over impacts on their property values, • The northern property owner expressed concern required land use buffers were insufficient, • Adjacent property owners expressed concerns over traffic and access to the facility, • There were concerns over what was going to happen the rest of the property (i.e. how would it be developed/redeveloped). REVIEW PROCESS • Step One: Review of application at a joint Quarterly Public Hearing by BOCC and Planning Board. BOCC adjourns the public hearing to a date/time certain to receive the Planning Board recommendation.