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Requests to Hugo City Council to review for the Solar.plant on 165th Street North Proposed by Fast Sun LLC I Neighboring proper owners request Henna Ave N Hugo, MN 55038 *15' at full tilt solar panels. Trees would be 6 to 8' Black Hill spruce and Red Cedar. Hugo Ordinance (d)(2)d. " adequate vegetative buffer for screening. Exception may be granted if natural landscape provides screening from all public right of ways and neighboring properties." *Applicant proposed the fence to be 50' from property line. The trees would be on the outside of the fence. *6'fence *Grass Covered driveway. *Routine maintenance mow as needed. *$134,267.00 in Escrow total for decommission and restoration. 5 year conditional use permit All adjoining properties are family based homes. Does this industrial project fit within the characteristics of the neighborhood? *Requesting the City of Hugo to do a study to confirm that there will be no effects or interference to TV, Cell Phone, or WI-FI at the applicants expense. Also requesting confirmation from a 3rd party that there are no potential hazmatichemical or voltage consequence to adjoining properties land, crops, water or livestock. *15' solar panels at full tilt - Requesting a minimum of 15' - 20' continuous doub e tree line staggered without breaks on all sides within 30'-50' of fencing. All landscape to be completed prior to final completion of project. Accessing road to plant must be suitable base for emergency vehicles and uphold any maintenance needed. *50' Setback - take in consideration the mature tree growth and move the 50' set back accordingly. Example if the tree is 30' wide then the set back would be 70' to 80' so tree's are not sucking moisture or destroying crops on adjoining property. *8-10' chain -link fence to prevent wildlife and kids from entering site. Green or black in color to blend with environment and reduce glare. *Add some type of paved or adequate surface for emergency vehicle access This must reach the full length of the plant to ensure any and all emergencies can have access within full property at any time. Mow entire property once each month starting May through October to keep noxious weeds and any fire risks to a minimum. This will help protect adjoining properties as well. *Requesting the City of Hugo to do a study to confirm the amount quoted by Fast Sun LLC is enough through an outside source at the applicants expense. On decommission, restoration, maintenance and repair. *Establish an Escrow account for land maintenance. This escrow account will be used for year round maintenance Including; landscape repair 1 replacement, mowing and snow removal. * Requesting a 3rd party estimate * Both Escrow accounts (decommissions & maintenance) to have funds in full, up front. Both amounts to be estimated 1 approved by a 3rd party. Update from 5 year conditional permit to 3 year conditional permit to help ensure all conditions & agreements are met. *Requesting the City of Hugo to do a study to confirm that property values will not decrease at the applicants expense. Will the City of Hugo be protected if Fast Suns LLC goes out of business or sells company? Will there be protection if agreements and terms are failed to be met? Where will Xcel poles be placed?