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Enterprise Energy, LLC. Solar Farm Site Plan and IUP <br /> Page 5 <br /> within 90 days after the system has been inoperative for 12 months as well as the restoration of the <br /> site. However, the cost estimates for decommissioning include a projected amount that the <br /> developer or city could recover by salvaging the decommissioned equipment. Staff is <br /> recommending that the salvage estimate not be included in the cash escrow payment. The <br /> decommissioning plan requirements will be a condition of approval in the IUP. <br /> 6. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF A SOLAR FARM INTERIM USE PERMIT: <br /> An application for a home occupation interim use permit may only be granted upon a finding that <br /> all the following criteria have been met: <br /> (a) The applicant owns the property or has secured a proper lease agreement on the property, <br /> unless the city council determines that unique conditions or circumstances warrant special <br /> arrangement. <br /> The applicant has a purchase agreement with the property owner of the property in question. <br /> (b) The proposed solar farm is allowed as a principle use in the respective zoning district and <br /> conforms to this chapter. <br /> The proposed solar farm is an allowed permitted use with an IUP within the Agricultural (AG) <br /> zoning district. <br /> (c) The proposed solar farm is keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter. <br /> The spirit and intent of the ordinance is to allow for the generation of renewable energy within the <br /> City of Hugo. Promoting the safe, effective, and efficient use of solar energy, may reduce the <br /> onsite consumption of fossil fuels and utility-supplied electric energy while avoiding adverse <br /> impacts on the community at large. The applicant's proposed solar farm meets the purpose, <br /> permitted uses, and performance standards outlined in the City code. <br /> It's in staff s opinion that the request for an IUP for a solar farm meets the spirit and intent of the <br /> ordinance. <br /> (d) The construction of a solar farm shall not impede the city's ability to implement its <br /> comprehensive plan. <br /> Due to the property being located outside of the Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA), city <br /> sewer and water are not planned for this property in the Comprehensive Plan. The minimum lot <br /> size in the AG zoning district is 10 acres, and the property cannot be subdivided. It is in staff s <br /> opinion that the proposed solar farm will not impede the City's ability to implement the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> (e) The proposed solar farm is compatible with the present character of the surrounding area. <br /> 5 <br />