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District. The Applicant is seeking only the Zoning Code Amendments to create language providing for the allowance of said land use for this application. If approved, an Applicant of any future proposed solar array within the Conservation District would be required to submit a land use application for review by the Planning Commission and City Council. Staff has prepared text amendments based on the Applicant's narrative as well as a few other text amendment considerations for "Solar Energy System" language within Sections 1305.04 Definitions, 1320.04 Purpose of Districts, 1320.05 Land Use Chart and 1320.15 Special Requirements for the CD. Applicant's Narrative: 1) Add a definition for Solar Energy System - Section 1305.04 Definitions a. Solar EnerSystem: A system or set of devices whose primary purpose is to collect, convert, store and distribute solar energy, including for heating and cooling of buildings, electricity generation, water heating and other energy -using processes. 2) The Land Use Chart within Section 1320.05 would be amended to include solar energy system: a. Add a land use category for Solar Energy System as a Conditional Use (CUP) under the CD. Additional Code Amendments to consider: 3) Revise the purpose statement for the Conservation District in Section 1320.04, Subd. 17 a. Add a new paragraph B stating that the District provides for areas for the development of solar energy systems. 4) Amend Section 1320.15 Special Requirements for the CD a. Create a new Subdivision 3 that outlines special CUP requirements for Solar Energy Systems. This provision should address future review standards for solar energy. Proposed language: A Solar Enerav Svstem shall be evaluated as Dart of the Conditional Use Permit review for development consistent with the District Requirements as outlined in Section 1320.03 and the City Council through the CUP may allow flexibility to design standards including but not limited to setbacks, lot coverage, height, access, size. screening. and fencing based upon site suitabilitv and abutting DroDerties and area. Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission reviewed this application at the March 8, 2023 meeting. The Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of Planning Case 23-004 as presented. Public Notice and Comments A Zoning Code Amendment requires a public hearing. Notice was published in the Pioneer Press on March 30, 2023. The City has received one written comment in support of this request Page 4 of 5