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April 11, 2024 PC Minutes Page 6 Acting Chair Derr asked about the timeline for construction. Carlson said that they would likely break ground in the spring of 2025, with construction lasting about three months. Commissioner Lessard asked about potential reflection affecting the neighbor to the south, and whether extra shielding can be added to mitigate the impact. Carlson said that the reflectivity of the material cannot change, but suggests adding mesh or making a taller fence could block some glare. Commissioner Lessard asked if electricity generated would be stored in a battery or transferred into the grid. Carlson said the electricity would be immediately distributed into the grid. Commissioner Granger asked about the voicemail Laura Syring played where Carlson says he's interested in connecting to the power line on her property, asking to clarify if that was referring to the large power line that runs overhead diagonally throughout the area. Carlson said that it was the utility lines on the street that he was referring to, which he can connect to from the subject property. Acting Chair Derr asks about the public notification process and whether this project followed the same process as previous applications. Juba said that certain applications require public hearings, and that the City uses GIS software to determine which properties are within a 350-foot radius of the subject parcel. Commissioner Arcand asked if the City has a duty to ensure that the mail is delivered, Juba said no. Commissioner Lessard asked about the applicant's open house meeting, and whether the lack of attendance was on the City's behalf.Juba said that the City is not involved in the developer's decision to hold a neighborhood meeting. Juba restated that the role of staff is to evaluate the proposal against ordinance and make appropriate recommendations, and if the Planning Commission believes that the approval criteria have not been met that they can go in a different direction from staff's recommendation. Commissioner Arcand stated that he believes that the approval criteria have been met, that adjacent property owners don't own their view. Commissioner Granger states that he empathizes with the concerns of neighbors, but that he believes a property owner is not obligated to keep their property looking as it is. Commissioner Lessard asked if the only additional condition the Planning Commission could recommend was something like additional screening. Juba said that it's up the Planning Commission to determine if the approval criteria have been met, and that they can recommend additional or modified conditions prior to making their recommendation to the City Council. Acting Chair Derr said that he doesn't see a lot of basis to change or deny the plan, Juba said that the Planning Commission has a lot more discretion with an IUP than other applications. Commissioner Arcand asked how tall the vegetation is planned to be. Gort stated that the balsam fir trees are to be six feet tall at the time of planting, and that the dogwood shrubs are to be four feet tall.