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a. The application has been deemed complete in accordance with the requirements of <br />Section 2.7 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). <br />b. Staff has determined that the leased area of the property is of sufficient size to support <br />the proposed solar array. <br />c. Staff is satisfied that the proposed landscaping and buffering complies with the provisions <br />of Section 6.8 of the UDO. <br />d. 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 />e. Staff made the determination that a formal Environmental Impact Statement would not be <br />required per Section 6.18 of the UDO. <br />f. The applicant had submitted sufficient documentation denoting compliance with specific <br />development standards as detailed within Section 5.9.6 (C) of the UDO. <br />g. The proposal is consistent with the various goals outlined within the Comprehensive Plan <br />concerning development, including: <br />a. 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 />b. 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 />c. 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 />Staff is still awaiting the submittal of additional information, most notably written responses to <br />adjacent property owner questions (please see Attachment 3) prior to making a formal <br />recommendation. We anticipate completing our review in time for the April 2, 2014 regular <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Public Hearing Procedural Information: In accordance with Section 2.7.8 (A) (3) of the UDO, the <br />BOCC has requested that the Planning Board recommendation be made available in time for <br />the May 8, 2014 BOCC regular meeting. As a procedural note, additional comments on the <br />application must be submitted in writing to the Planning Board in order to become part of the <br />official record of these proceedings. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Director recommends the Board begin deliberating on the <br />application. <br /> <br />14