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Planning & Zoning Board <br />June 9, 2021 <br />Page 8 <br /> <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />Mr. Laden stated that he would like to see something in the ordinance that addresses <br />shadow flickering. <br /> <br />Mr. Reinert stated that wind is more of a nuisance than solar. <br /> <br />Mr. Laden commented that he would like to see wind allowable only in rural areas. <br /> <br />Mr. Root concurred stating that wind is going to be too restrictive to be allowed in <br />most residential areas. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle stated that wind generation should only be allowed in rural areas. <br /> <br />Ms. Lindahl asked the board for their thoughts on the current solar zoning process. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala stated that solar projects are treated as an accessory structure so a <br />resident can install solar if they meet all the accessory structure requirements. <br /> <br />Mr. Root stated that he would like to see examples of a formal code. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen commented that the City has received inquiries about ground mounted <br />solar arrays for private property that they currently have no guidelines for. For <br />ground mounted arrays they have no basis of code and would like direction from the <br />board. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle commented that the issue of reflection becomes much more serious with <br />a ground mounted solar array. <br /> <br />Mr. Laden commented that he would like to see ground mounted solar arrays treated <br />differently than other accessory structures. <br /> <br />Mr. Evenson asked whether a ground mounted solar array took the place of an <br />accessory structure under the current guidelines. <br /> <br />Ms. Larsen stated that under the current code the City has no clear answer to that <br />question. <br /> <br />Ms. Lindahl asked Mr. Evenson how he feels about adding flexibility to the metal <br />roofing standards. <br /> <br />Mr. Evenson stated that he is in favor of more flexibility regarding metal roofing <br />standards. <br /> <br />Mr. Root pointed out some changes in the text to increase understanding. <br />