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07-12-16 BOA Minutes July 12, 2016 Page 1 of 8 THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue July 12, 2016 7:10 p.m. Minutes
Mayor Sanger called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
Aldermen: Cynthia Garnholz, Joanne Boulton, Alex Berger III, Rich Lintz, and Ira Berkowitz. Mayor Sanger City Manager Owens City Attorney O’Keefe
Absent: Mark Winings
Alderman Boulton moved to approve the June 28, 2016 minutes. Alderman Garnholz seconded. The motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
Dickson Beall, resident, addressed the Board providing a presentation and handout (city map) with regard to the City creating marked biking lanes/paths to connect to existing bike paths (i.e. Centennial Greenway) and into Forest Park. Joseph Watka, 640 W. Polo, addressed the Board with concerns that a neighbor has installed a chicken coop too close to his adjoining property. He urged that the Board take into consideration a possible amendment to the recently adopted ordinance that allows chickens. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 7424 CROMWELL DRIVE
Mayor Sanger opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Owens reported that this is a public hearing to consider approving an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Kevin Glines representing EFS Energy, contractor, on behalf of Daniel Scharff, owner, to allow the installation of a ground mounted solar system in the rear yard of the subject property.
A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 7424 CROMWELL DRIVE
Mayor Sanger opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Owens reported that this is a public hearing to consider approving an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Kevin Glines representing EFS Energy, contractor, on behalf of Daniel Scharff, owner, to allow the installation of a ground mounted solar system in the rear yard of the subject property. The subject property, located on the south side of Cromwell Drive between Audubon Drive and Glenridge Drive, has a zoning designation of R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and contains a two-story single-family residence. The applicant proposes to install a ground-mounted solar energy system in the rear yard. The solar array will consist of 12 solar panels oriented to the south, and will stand +/- 6 feet tall. The solar panels measure 5.4 feet by 3.3 feet and will be set back 12 feet from the rear property line and more than 12 feet from western side property line. The array will be screened from adjacent properties by an existing wood privacy fence.
07-12-16 BOA Minutes July 12, 2016 Page 2 of 8 The Plan Commission considered this request at its June 20, 2016 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval. The Architectural Review Board voted 4-1 to approve the design and materials of the proposed system at its June 20, 2016 meeting. Staff recommendation is to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a ground-mounted solar system in the rear yard of 7424 Cromwell Drive pursuant to the stipulations and conditions contained in the attached resolution. In response to Alderman Garnholz’s question, Susan Istenes confirmed that the City this project, a ground- mounted solar system, would be the first of its kind to come before the City for approval. In response to Alderman Boulton’s question, Kevin Glines, contract, EFS Energy, stated that the Schaarf’s (property owners) considered a roof mount system, but due to the house having a slate roof the owners felt it was not cost effective. The system will be used only as a backup system to power a back up battery system that will be located in the basement of the home. In response to Alderman Garnholz’s question, Mr. Glines stated that the panel field does not reflect, but will absorb light energy. Therefore, it will not cause a glare for neighboring property owners. In response to Alderman Berger’s question, Mr. Glines stated that the panes are a 6.5 – 7 feet height which is below the 10 foot maximum requirement per the City’s ordinance. In response to Alderman Berkowitz’s question, Mr.