Resolution - #18-074 - 04/09/2018

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11. That due to changes in the road system in the area, the Subject Property will likely never be used for the purposes of a future bridge crossing. 12. That the Planning Commission, who serves as the Official Map Board of Appeals and Adjustments, conducted a public hearing to consider an appeal for the issuance of a development permit per City Code Section 117-4. 13. That the Permittee was initially considering the use of their existing campus for this project but that the City had requested they seek an alternative site so that the undeveloped portion of the Permittee's corporate campus could be reserved for future economic growth purposes. 14. That the solar energy system would include the installation of 3.5 Megawatts (MW) of ground-mounted photovoltaic panels and 6 MW of battery energy storage. 15. That the solar developer working with the Permittee has submitted a glare study at the request of the City. 16. That the glare study did identify one receptor that would experience some glare at certain times of the year for limited durations but that it has very low potential for hazardous glare. 17. That the project would include installation of native plants underneath the solar panels providing enhanced wildlife and pollinator habitat improved stormwater management. 18. That the solar panels will be at a fixed tilt facing south and will not include any moving parts and therefore, will not produce any discernible noise. 19. That the battery storage units will be air conditioned and the air condenser units will be outside, which will produce some noise but will be within allowable standards outlined in State Statute and City Code. 20. That the battery storage units will include fire suppression. 21. That the City's Comprehensive Plan addresses solar access protection and through stated policies, encourages cooperation with other agencies to develop programs that increase the usage of solar energy systems. 22. That the Planning Commission met on September 7, 2017, conducted a public hearing and recommended City Council approve the request. 23. That on March 19, 2018,the Permittee submitted a Site Plan and Landscape Plan, attached as Exhibits A and B respectively, for review and approval by the City. 24. That as part of that submittal, the Permittee also requested two (2) additional entities be added as permittees to the Conditional Use Permit. FINDINGS OF FACT RESOLUTION #18-074 Page 2 of 9