2012-47 GRANTING WIND ENERGY SYSTEM PERMIT

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i DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MEMORANDUM No. 12-35 July 11, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Billy Tyus, Assistant City Manager Suzan M. Stickle, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Wind Energy System Permit in the R-1 District at 2410 West Mound Road SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Wind Energy System Permit with the following condition: 1. Proof of homeowner's insurance to cover the requirements of Section XXXV.B.16 will be required prior to building permits being issued. The City Plan Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this petition at the July 5, 2012 hearing; the minutes of the meeting are attached. BACKGROUND: The 36,244 square foot subject site is located at 2410 West Mound Road and is currently undeveloped. The property was rezoned in September of 2011 from M-1 Intense Commercial-Light Industrial District to R-1 Single Family Residence District in order to construct a Single Family Residence with the intent to create a sustainable energy home by using wind energy. The petitioner proposes to construct a single family residence and install a wind energy system on the roof of the structure. The petitioner intends to use the system to generate electricity for the home on which it will be installed as well as serve as a display model for future sales. The top of the tower will be approximately 28 feet from the ground when installed on the proposed residential structure. The proposed residential structure will be setback 30 feet from the property line adjacent to West Mound Road and 39.7 feet from the north property line and 18 feet from the south property line. The level of the Wind Energy System is expected to be less than 35 decibels at ten (10) feet away in a 30 mile per hour wind and will have another 33 feet to dissipate to the required 30 decibels or less as it reaches the nearest property line. The Wind Energy System will be required to meet all the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There were no objectors present at the Plan Commission Meeting. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: N/A STAFF REFERENCE: Any additional questions may be forwarded to Suzan Stickle at 424-2786 or at sstickle@decaturil.gov. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: None.