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12 <br /> 1 may become aware of this through this process —and that's good to illicit that information, and <br /> 2 that's all fine— but the ultimately force on this permit is irrelevant. <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Chair McKee: Ok. Thank you. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Patrick Mallett: I understand that there was some history with regard to the adequate <br /> 7 inspection of those barrels, both by building inspections, and the Fire Marshal. They came back <br /> 8 — and you'll see in your packet that the Fire Marshal came back, and everything's clear, and <br /> 9 we've resolved any past concerns that we had, and they're meeting their needs and standards. <br /> 10 <br /> 11 Brian Quinlan resumed the PowerPoint: <br /> 12 <br /> 13 ➢ Solar energy is generated with no emissions <br /> 14 • Area of Orange County designated as transitional attainment area — area that <br /> 15 has difficulty meeting/maintaining federal standards for ozone <br /> 16 • Orange County has Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Reduction Action <br /> 17 Plan <br /> 18 • Comprehensive plan supports locally generated alternative energy sources <br /> 19 ➢ Solar development has significant positive impact on the NC economy and environment <br /> 20 • Duke University reported in 2015 that 450 solar companies employ 4,300 <br /> 21 workers statewide and have invested $2 billion across 55 counties, with every <br /> 22 dollar spent on state incentives returning $1.93 in benefits <br /> 23 • Generates property taxes with no burden on infrastructure (roads, electrical, <br /> 24 water or sewer) or schools <br /> 25 • NC has had significant recent issues with coal fired plant including 2014 coal ash <br /> 26 spill in Dan River <br /> 27 • Solar energy generates electricity with no environmental impact <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Value of Contiguous Property <br /> 30 <br /> 31 ➢ Solar facilities have no effect on the valuation of surrounding property <br /> 32 • Property appraisal report has been performed indicating no impact to adjacent <br /> 33 home values. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Merrick Parrot: Mr. Chair I would like to present out next witness to address this point. Would <br /> 36 you please state your name and business address, for the record. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Richard Kirkland: Rich Kirkland. 9408 Northfield Court, Raleigh. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Merrick Parrot: And have you been sworn in this evening? <br /> 41 <br /> 42 Richard Kirkland: I have. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 Merrick Parrot: How are you employed? <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Richard Kirkland: I'm self-employed with Kirkland Appraisals. <br /> 47 <br /> 48 Merrick Parrot: Do you have any professional licenses? <br /> 49 <br />