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<br />v. Comments from the BOCC, Planning Board, and the general public. <br />The applicant has submitted additional written comment(s) on the project to address questions <br />from the public hearing about the use of chemicals for treating grass on the subject properties. <br />This is contained within Attachment 2. Staff has reviewed the response and has no concerns <br />related to the use of pesticides/fertilizers on the properties. <br /> <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 6.18 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 refer to the February 24, 2014 Quarterly Public Hearing packet for additional <br />information. <br />f. Staff finds the proposal is consistent with the various goals outlined within the <br />Comprehensive Plan 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 />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 /> <br />• Approval of the recommended Findings of Fact as detailed within Attachment 3, <br />• The imposition of the recommended conditions detailed within Attachment 3, and <br />• The Planning Board’s and BOCC’s ability to make an affirmative finding on the general <br />standards outlined within Section 5.3.4 of the UDO. <br /> <br />16