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10. That the Subject Property is part of an Official Map. <br />11. That due to changes in the road system in the area, the Subject Property will likely never <br />be used for the purposes of a future bridge crossing. <br />12. That the Planning Commission, who serves as the Official Map Board of Appeals and <br />Adjustments, conducted a public hearing to consider an appeal for the issuance of a <br />development permit per City Code Section 117-4. <br />13. That the Permittee was initially considering the use of their existing campus for this project <br />but that the City had requested they seek an alternative site so that the undeveloped portion <br />of the Permittee's corporate campus could be reserved for future economic growth <br />purposes. <br />14. That the solar energy system would include the installation of 3.5 Megawatts (MW) of <br />ground -mounted photovoltaic panels and 6 MW of battery energy storage. <br />15. That the solar developer working with the Permittee has submitted a glare study at the <br />request of the City. <br />16. That the glare study did identify one receptor that would experience some glare at certain <br />times of the year for limited durations but that it has very low potential for hazardous <br />glare. <br />17. That the project would include installation of native plants underneath the solar panels <br />providing enhanced wildlife and pollinator habitat improved stormwater management. <br />18. That the solar panels will be at a fixed tilt facing south and will not include any moving <br />parts and therefore, will not produce any discernible noise. <br />19. That the battery storage units will be air conditioned and the air condenser units will be <br />outside, which will produce some noise but will be within allowable standards outlined in <br />State Statute and City Code. <br />20. That the battery storage units will include fire suppression. <br />21. That the City's Comprehensive Plan addresses solar access protection and through stated <br />policies, encourages cooperation with other agencies to develop programs that increase the <br />usage of solar energy systems. <br />22. That the Planning Commission met on September 7, 2017, conducted a public hearing and <br />recommended City Council approve/deny the request. <br />FINDINGS OF FACT <br />RESOLUTION #17-08-197 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />