HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem IVPLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MAY 19, 2020
ITEM IV: PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW A
ROOF -MOUNTED SMALL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM AT 11 CHATEAU
TERRACE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Teresa Bassler, Eagle Point Solar
Owners: Steve & Lori George (Lori A. Becker per Assessor's records)
Action(s) Requested:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow placement of a small roof -
mounted solar energy system on an existing single-family house located at 11 Chateau Terrace.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions:
Small solar energy systems are classified as an accessory use permitted only through a
Conditional Use Permit in any zone district as regulated in Section 30-86(W) of the Zoning
Ordinance. Criteria used for Conditional Use Permits are located in Section 30-382 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Property Location and Background Information:
The subject site is 0.22 acres in size located at the northern cul-de-sac bulb of Chateau Terrace,
generally located northeast of Jackson Street and Snell Road. The site consists of a single-family
house constructed in 2002 with attached garage. The surrounding area consists of an
established residential neighborhood with predominantly single-family uses and some multi-
family apartments further to the south.
ubject Site:
Existing Land Use Zoning
Single -Family Residential Single -Family Residential-5 (SR-5)
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
Existing Uses
Zoning
North
Single -Family Residential
Single -Family Residential-3 (SR-3)
South
Single -Family Residential
Single -Family Residential-5 (SR-5)
West
Single -Family Residential
Single -Family Residential-5 (SR-5)
East
Single -Family Residential
Single -Family Residential-5 (SR-5)
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use
2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Recommendation Light Density Residential
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ANALYSIS
The applicant is proposing to install a multi -panel solar array on the roof of the existing home
which will produce up to 3.8kW AC/4.96 kW DC of electric power. The purpose of the array is
to reduce the consumption of energy from local service providers. The array will consist of two
groups of eight 5.38-foot x 3.25-foot panels.
The panels will be installed on the south -
facing section of the roof to take full
advantage of the sun's rays. The submitted
site plan shows the configuration of how
the panels will be installed with accessory
hardware, along with a temporary staging
area adjacent to the driveway.
Wisconsin statutes limit a municipality's
ability to restrict placement of private
renewable energy systems and the City
must apply state statute to evaluate these
types of requests. The City may not restrict
placement or use of said structures unless
the restriction satisfies one of the following conditions:
Figure 1 - Example of a Solar Array Installation in Fond du Lac, WI
Serves to preserve or protect the public health or safety
Does not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its
efficiency.
Allows for an alternative
system of comparable cost
and efficiency.
Staff is of the opinion that this request does
not satisfy any of the above criteria. The
proposed placement is in the most logical
location available. Although the array is in
view from the public street, southern
exposure is most desirable to take
advantage of the sun's rays.
The applicant's narrative states that the
Figure 2 - Example of a Solar Array Installation in Dubuque, IA
solar array will not negatively impact the
neighboring properties in regard to noise, glare nor hours of operation. Figures 1 and 2 show
how a typical installation of a solar array appears from ground level.
Staff is in support of the proposed small solar energy system as the accessory use should not be
detrimental to the surrounding area. Private energy producing systems are becoming
increasingly common nationwide as there is growing public movement to become more
sustainable and less reliant on commercial service providers.
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The Inspection Services Division has reviewed this request and will require structural designs
of the existing roof structure to ensure the roof is engineered to withstand the added weight of
the array. This will be required at the time of building permit issuance.
RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS
In its review and recommendation to the Common Council on an application for a Conditional
Use Permit, staff recommends the Plan Commission make the following findings based on the
criteria established by Chapter 30-382 (F)(3):
(1) Is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Would not result in a substantial or undue adverse impact on nearby property, the
character of the neighborhood, environmental factors, traffic factors, parking, public
improvements, public property or rights -of -way, or other matters affecting the public
health, safety, or general welfare.
(3) Maintains the desired consistency of land uses, land use intensities, and land use
impacts as related to the environs of the subject property.
(4) The conditional use is located in an area that will be adequately served by, and will not
impose an undue burden on, any of the improvements, facilities, utilities or services
provided by public or private agencies serving the subject property.
(5) The potential public benefits outweigh any potential adverse impacts of the proposed
conditional use, after taking into consideration the applicant's proposal and any
requirements recommended by the applicant to ameliorate such impacts.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit for installation of a small
solar energy system accessory use at 11 Chateau Terrace as proposed with the findings listed
above.
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SUBMITTO:
City Of Oshkosh Application Dept, of Community oeveiopmer,f
City 215 Church Ave., P.O. Box 1 130
Oof oshkoConditional Use Permit PHONE:(920 236-5 5903-1130
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—PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT USING BLACK INK**
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Petitioner, %0CAY __ Date: '34 -k)—u
Petitioner's Address: City: State: Zip: �L.00k
Telephone #: 66 ,5) 5 .-`#o4+ Email;_Jj�assl" s,kc��n �� Contact preference: ❑ Phone XEmail
Status of Petitioner (Please Check): ❑ Owner VIRepresentative C Tenant - Prospective Buyer
Petitioner's Signature (required): Date:j-(�'�02l�
OWNER INFORMATION
Owner's):,S�"e bowl (;,eofi�t Date: 3 -1!6 •?j?2U
Owner(s) Address: �� �Pa�I PXYl7,4 City: _ DSW61-1, State: 1'4t Zip: 5'h D 1
Telephone #: f jtt) LOb- 1951 Email: 5 % I.e-t,if Contact preference: OtPhone ❑ Email
Ownership Status (Please Check): "Individual Li Trust C Partnership - Corporation
Property Owner Consent: (required)
By signature hereon, I/We acknowledge that City officials and/or employees may, in the performance of their functions,
enter upon the property to inspect or gather other information necessary to process this application. I also understand
that all meeting dates are tentative and may be postponed by the Planning Services Division for incomplete submissions
or other administrative reasons.
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SITE INFORMATION
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Date: 3 -1$ • 2020
Address/Location of Proposed Project: l� Ir fi- : 11�K[]5Y►
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Current Use of Property:
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Land Uses Surrounding Your Site: North:
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**Please note that a meeting notice will be mailed to all abutting property owners regarding your request.
➢ It is recommended that the applicant meet with Planning Services staff prior to submittal to discuss the proposal.
^r Application fees are due at time of submittal. Make check payable to City of Oshkosh.
Please refer to the fee schedule for appropriate fee. FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE
For more information please the City's website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Community_Development/Planning,hfm
Staff Date Rec'd
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Briefly explain how the proposed conditional use will not have a negative effect on the issues below.
1. Health, safety, and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands.
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4. The demand for and availability of public services and facilities.
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5. Character and future development of the area. u
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - Must accompany the application to be complete.
(Submit only digital files. Please note at the discretion of Community Development staff may request a hard copy)
➢ A narrative of the proposed conditional use and project including:
❑ Proposed use of the property
❑ Existing use of the property
❑ Identification of structures on the property and discussion of their relation to the project
❑ Projected number of residents, employees, and/or daily customers
❑ Proposed amount of dwelling units, floor area, landscape area, and parking area expressed in square feet and
acreage to the nearest one -hundredth of an acre
❑ Effects on adjoining properties to include: noise, hours of operation, glare, odor, fumes, vibration, etc.
❑ Surrounding land uses
❑ Compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent and other properties in the area.
❑ Traffic generation
❑ Any other information pertinent to adequate understanding of the intended use and its relation to nearby properties
➢ A complete site plan Including.
❑ Digital plans and drawings of the project
❑ Title block that provides all contact information for the petitioner and/or owner, if different
❑ Full name and contact information of petitioner's engineers/surveyors/architects, or other design professionals used in
the plan preparation
❑ The date of the original plan and latest date of revision to the plan
❑ A north arrow and graphic scale. Said scale is not to be smaller than one inch equals sixty feet (1 "=60') unless
otherwise approved by the Department of Community Development prior to submittal
❑ All property lines and existing and proposed right-of-way lines with bearings and dimensions clearly labeled
❑ All required building setback and offset lines
❑ All existing and proposed buildings, structures, and paved areas, including building entrances, walks, drives, decks,
patios, fences, walls
LJ Location of all outdoor storage and refuse disposal areas and the design and materials used for construction
❑ Location and dimension of all on -site parking (and off -site parking provisions if they are to be employed), including a
summary of the number of parking stalls provided per the requirements of Section 30-175 City of Oshkosh Zoning
Ordinance
❑ Location and dimension of all loading and service areas on the subject property
❑ Location, height, design, illumination power and orientation of all exterior lighting on the property including a
photometrics plan
❑ Location of all exterior mechanical equipment and utilities and elevations of proposed screening devices where
applicable (i.e. visible from a public street or residential use or district). Mechanical equipment includes, but is not
limited to; HVAC equipment, efectrical transformers and boxes, exhaust flues, plumbing vents, gas regulators,
generators
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Eagle Point Solar is proposing to install a 3.8kW AC/4.96kW DC Roof Mounted Solar Array on
residential property located at 11 Chateau Terrace. The property is a single-family home. The
southwest side of the roof will have sixteen 310-watt modules that measure 5.38' x 3.25' per
module. The presence of this solar array will not have any effect on adjoining properties
regarding noise, hours of operation, glare, etc.
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