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Enterprise Energy, LLC. Solar Farm Site Plan and IUP Page 8 installation of solar panels will not significantly change the direction or runoff, and the site will drain as it currently drains. The stormwater plan meets the City's volume and rate control requirements to approve a stormwater permit. The applicant shall continue to work the staff on any additional measures necessary to obtain the stormwater permit prior to the issuance of a building permit. Utilities The proposed use does not require servicing for water or sanitary sewer. The solar panels will connect to the metering equipment via an underground conduit, and interconnects to the existing power distribution network operated by Xcel Energy. The solar farm will include an overhead utility pole that will connect to a second utility pole maintained by Xcel Energy. Streets and Access The site has adequate access from Everton Avenue North via the proposed access roads. Wetlands The property has approximately 3.6 acres of wetland. A portion of the solar array will be constructed within the wetlands,which is permitted by ordinance. The Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP)has reviewed and approved the request for a no-loss exemption for the solar panel locations. Park Dedication The proposed use does not require park dedication. It is in staff s opinion that the application meets all of the requirements for site plan approval. 8. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION: It is in staffs opinion that the requests for a solar farm site plan and IUP meets the City Code and approval criteria for a solar farm. Staff recommends approval of the solar farm site plan and interim use permit applications with the conditions listed in the attached resolution and IUP. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Site Map 2. Resolution 3. Solar Farm Interim Use Permit 4. City Engineers memo dated April 8, 2024 5. Applicant's Narrative 6. SSTS Site Evaluation Summary Report from Kloeppner Services & Design, LLC. 7. Site Plan/Landscape Plan 8