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I <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />II <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />October 8 , 2013 <br />Page 2 <br />VI. <br />A. Ordinance 2013-02; an Ordinance Amending Chapter 152.187 to Include Provisions <br />Pertaining to Solar Energy Systems. Brain Heinis, Planning Commissioner presenting . <br />Planning Commissioner Heinis summarized the ordinance amendments proposed to Chapter <br />152.187 regarding solar energy systems. He defined solar energy equipment and reviewed the <br />areas in which the amendments would provide benefit including appropriate locations for the <br />equipment, ensuring that the equipment is installed in a manner that allows for effective energy <br />production, and to ensure that the equipment would be compatible with the character of the <br />community. <br />Council member Stille referenced the easement language and asked for additional information. <br />City Manager Casey clarified the easement language noting that the intention was to provide a <br />reference point. <br />Councilmember Jenson also referenced easements and questioned what would occur if a new <br />owner were to purchase a property on which someone had purchased an easement from the prior <br />owner of the property. <br />Councilmember Stille advised that once an easement is purchased the easement is permanent and <br />the new property owner would not have the ability to remove that easement. <br />Councilmember Jenson referenced the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) language and asked for <br />additional information. <br />Planning Commissioner Heinis explained that a CUP would allow for flexibility that could <br />include new equipment that becomes popular in the future. <br />City Manager Casey provided additional information regarding the CUP language and stated that <br />there is criteria included in the language regarding the effect the equipment would have on the <br />neighboring properties. <br />Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Ordinance <br />2013-02; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1552.187 to Include Provisions Pertaining to Solar <br />Energy Systems. <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Gray noted that the intent of the City is not to make it more <br />difficult or discourage residents from utilizing solar energy but merely to develop guidelines <br />similar to any other City policies in place. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. <br />A. Fire Prevention Week Presentation. John Malenick, Fire Chief, presenting.