PC 012203 - Laserfiche WebLink

Commissioner Roberts believed that was a problem because certain areas are taken off the grid when PGBsE moves the lines. Coirimissioner Sullivan noted that the ordinance stated that situation was covered under the ordinance, and that the entire grid was not required to be offline for the generators to be allowed. Commissioner Roberts believed that language should be clarified; Ms. Eisenwinter confrmed that staff would make that change. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Ms. Eisenwinter confirmed that wind generators could be used only on rural lots that exceeded a certain acreage because of noise and visual irnpacts_ Commissioner Sullivan drew the Commission's attention to the matrix in Exhibit B, which defined allowed and non-allowed facilities. Commissioner Roberts noted that her generator was necessary because of the agricultural uses, especially with regard to the vineyards, and believed that should be clarified to address rural residential districts. Ms. Eisenwinter advised that generators would not be allowed in R-1 districts, with the exception. of a conditional use permit in AG. A discussion about the use of temporary and permanent generators ensued Commissioner Roberts inquired as to what would occur if the State allowed a power plant greater than 50 megawatts on the Hanson property. Ms. Nerland replied that the State would have to exairiine the City's land use policies, and make a finding if they were to do something contrary to the City's land use. She noted that there is some attempt in the legislation to give some local voice, but not local control. Commissioner Sullivan noted that the Energy Commission, which approves power plants over 50 megawatts, is required to take local ordinances and regulations into consideration. He noted that would be taken into consideration in the event of a lawsuit. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Ms. Eisenwinter noied that unless PVs were tl at mounted on the roof of a residence, they would be subject to design review_ Some instances of commercial and industrial facilities would also be subject to design review_ If complaints were received about glare £rom flat-mounted PVs, staff would attempt to work with the owner before requiring a design review. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan with respect to the wattage values assigned to the facility sizes, Ms. Eisenwinter replied that larger campuses may want to have a facility larger than 1 O watts and still keep all the power on-site. The thought was to PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 22, 2003 Page 6