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10 <br /> Analysis: As required under Section 2.7.4 of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to: <br /> `cause an analysis to be made of the application' and pass that analysis on to the reviewing <br /> body. In analyzing this request, the Planning Director offers the following: <br /> a. Application submittal requirements detailed within Section 2.7 of the UDO have been <br /> satisfied. <br /> b. The applicant has demonstrated compliance with respect to landscaping and buffering <br /> requirements as detailed within Section 6.8 of the UDO. <br /> c. Staff has made the determination that a formal Environmental Impact Statement would <br /> not be required per Section 6.16 of the UDO. <br /> d. The applicant has complied with specific development standards associated with the <br /> development of a solar facility as detailed within Section 5.9.6 (C) of the UDO. <br /> e. Comments received from various County agencies (i.e. Sheriff, Fire Marshal, DEAPR, <br /> Orange County Health) indicate there are no concerns associated with the request. <br /> Please note this item was submitted to the State Clearinghouse for review where no <br /> significant issues with the proposed SUP were identified. <br /> For more information please refer to Attachment 4. <br /> f. Staff finds the proposal is consistent with the various goals outlined within the <br /> Comprehensive Plan concerning development, including: <br /> 1. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 1: Energy conservation, sustainable use of <br /> non-polluting renewable energy resources, efficient use of non-renewable energy <br /> resources and clean air. <br /> 2. Objective AE-15: Foster participation in green energy programs such as <br /> installation incentives for solar hot water/solar generation/solar tempering in <br /> residential or commercial construction. The County should develop programs that <br /> will link citizens and businesses with options for alternative and sustainable energy <br /> sources. <br /> 3. Objective AG-8: Encourage the use and production of natural fuel alternatives to <br /> petroleum based products and pursue new types of energy sources. <br /> g. To date, no substantial, competent evidence demonstrating the project does not comply <br /> with the various standards of the UDO has been presented and/or submitted to staff. <br /> Planning Director's Recommendation: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7.4 of the <br /> UDO, the Planning Director recommends approval of the application subject to: <br /> • Approval of the recommended Findings of Fact as detailed within Attachment 8, <br /> • The imposition of the recommended conditions detailed within Attachment 8, and <br /> • The BOCC's ability to make an affirmative finding on the general standards outlined <br /> within Section 5.3.2 of the UDO. <br /> Planning Board Recommendation: At its August 3, 2016 meeting the Board voted unanimously <br /> to recommend approval of the SUP application. <br /> Draft minutes from this meeting are included in Attachment 6. The Board's recommended <br /> findings are contained within Attachment 8. <br />