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FastSun 4, LLC. Solar Farm IUP <br />Page 7 <br />As stated previously, the intent of the FUS zoning district is to promote the preservation of large <br />parcels that are eligible for city services. Because of this, this area is generally treated as a <br />rural/agricultural area of the City. Many of the uses in this zoning district are single family homes <br />with the remaining land used for agricultural activities. These uses generally translate into having <br />a low impact on adjacent properties with limited noise, traffic, etc. The applicant has indicated <br />that there will be routine maintenance on the property, which will generally consist of a truck using <br />the access drive at various times and will not be intrusive. The applicant has also indicated that <br />the solar farm will not generate any carbon or other harmful emissions and will not create any <br />noise, dust, fumes, or glare. <br />It's in staff's opinion that the request for an IUP for a solar farm will not adversely affect the <br />surrounding area and is compatible with the character of the surrounding area. <br />()9 The proposed solar farm shall have a set date in which the permit shall be reviewed or <br />terminated. <br />The applicant has requested the permit to be approved for a period of 25 years, which is the life of <br />the applicant's agreement with Xcel Energy in purchasing the power generated by the solar farm. <br />City staff is comfortable with approving the IUP for a 25 year period from the date of the issuance <br />of the final building permit with the allowance, required by City code, that the owner/operator of <br />the solar farm provide the City with evidence that the solar energy system is functioning properly <br />at any time deemed necessary by the City. The solar farm shall be reviewed every five (5) years. <br />(g) The proposed solar farm shall be subject to any conditions that the city council deems <br />appropriate for the permission of the use. <br />City staff have reviewed the application for a solar farm interim use permit and have outlined <br />conditions of the permit within the ICTP document. City staff can update the permit with any <br />conditions deemed necessary for this use. <br />8. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION: <br />In conclusion, staff have discussed the solar farm at length with the applicant and believes the <br />applicant has generally done a good job planning the site and has abided by all City standards for <br />a solar energy system outlined in the City code. It is in staff's opinion that the requested for a solar <br />farm IUP is reasonable. <br />Staff recommends approval of the solar farm interim use permit application with the conditions <br />listed in the attached resolution. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />1. Site Map <br />2. Applicant's Narrative <br />3. Site Plan/Landscape Plan <br />4. Applicant's Decommissioning Plan and Cost Estimate <br />7 <br />