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Paragraph 1011.10.B.3.b: 28 Coverage: Roof- or building- mounted systems, excluding building-integrated systems, shall not 29 cover more than 80% of the south-facing or flat roof upon which the panels are mounted, and 30 shall be set back from the roof edge by a minimum of 1 foot. 31 Primary concerns that have been raised include the lack of definition of what constitutes a major 32 aesthetic impact to surrounding properties and the setbacks/limitations on the amount of roof 33 coverage. 34 PO OLICYBJECTIVE 35 This proposal would further several policy objectives including the following: 36 The City Council has previously expressed an interest in promoting solar installations in the 37 City. Working with the SPPA would enable the City to promote and process more private sector 38 solar installations than could be accomplished with the existing City staff. 39 The City Council and HRA have repeatedly indicated support for sustainable development 40 practices in plans such as the Comprehensive Plan, Imagine Roseville and the HRA annual work 41 plans. 42 Working with the SPPA would also continue the City’s past practice of seeking out partnerships 43 with other governmental entities when it leads to more efficient delivery of services to the 44 residents of Roseville. The SPPA has built an organizational structure and financial expertise in 45 solar installations that can’t be easily replicated by the City of Roseville. 46 BI UDGET MPLICATIONS 47 The SPPA does not charge the City of Roseville for any of the services it provides as part of the 48 Joint Powers agreement but is compensated by the private sector through a fee in the financing 49 process (i.e. adding a fractional percentage on the financed amount). 50 There will be some staff time required to process various approvals related to imposing special 51 assessments, but the negotiations and underlying documents will be handled by the SPPA. 52 City of Roseville staff may expend staff time and marketing/communications resources 53 occasionally to promote the private sector programs in the same way it would promote other 54 economic development benefits to businesses such as periodic loan or grant programs. However, 55 the amount of time spent marketing will be significantly less than would be necessary to actually 56 implement the program and can be accomplished with existing staffing levels. 57 SR TAFF ECOMMENDATION 58 If the City Council would like to promote these private sector solar programs within the City of 59 Roseville, staff recommends entering into a Joint Powers agreement with the St. Paul Port 60 Authority to administer these programs. 61 RCA EQUESTED OUNCIL CTION 62 Motion to direct staff to negotiate a Joint Powers agreement with the St. Paul Port Authority and 63 present the agreement for approval at a future City Council meeting. 64 Prepared by: Paul Bilotta, Community Development Director Attachments: A: Sample Joint Powers Agreement B:List of SPPA’s current solar financing programs Page 2 of 2