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EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 7.6 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Public Hearin s Aril 18, 2016 Kristin Mroz, Environmental Technician <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Solar Energy Systems Ordinance Amendment -Zachary Carlton, Planning Manager <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Adopt,by motion, an ordinance establishing design standards for Solar Energy Systems. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Case No. OA 16-03 <br /> Elk River and Energy City are supporters of renewable energy technology. Recently,we have seen an <br /> influx of interest in residential and commercial solar installations in the city due to financial incentives and <br /> regulatory acceptance. The city currently has two residential installations,but has received interest from <br /> seven parties in 2016. <br /> In order to maintain uniformity of solar installations throughout the community, city staff, along with Elk <br /> River Municipal Utilities (ERMU),is proposing a Solar Energy Systems Ordinance. The ordinance <br /> addresses standards for installation appearance, fire safety concerns,permitting and notifications, and <br /> building code compliance. <br /> City and ERMU staff will develop a permit application used for approvals from ERMU and the Planning, <br /> Environmental, and Building Divisions. <br /> Planning Commission <br /> The Commission did not have any concerns with the request and comments have not been received for <br /> or against the proposed amendment. <br /> The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval during their March 22, 2016, meeting. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Ordinance Amendment <br /> ■ Draft Permit Application <br /> POWERED 6T <br /> AR <br />