HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Special Use Permit to Operate Solar Energy System at 711 Carroll AvenueORDER
WHEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the applicant is GRANTED. section 29.1309(12) of the
Ames Municipal Code. a Special Use Permit to operate a solar energy system on the property
located at 711 Carroll Avenue.
Any,, person desiring to appeal this decision to a court of record may do so within 30 days after
the filinj,1 of this decision.
Done this 14th day of September., 2016.
1--leldi Petersen
Secretary to the Board
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'�helby E el
Chair -31
IN THE MATTER OF `I'HIT
APPLICATION OF LARRY GLEASON
FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT,
§29.1309(12), AMID S MUNICIPAL CODE,
TO OPERATE SOLAR ENERGY
SYSTEM ON THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 711 CARROLL AVENUE
FACTS
CASE NO. 16-12
GEOCODE NO. (n- - DUU)
DECISION & ORDER
Larry Gleason, owner of 711 Carroll Avenue in Ames, desires to construct a solar energy system
on the roof" of` his home located at 711 Carroll Avenue. "I he property is zoned Residential l-,ow
Density Mr. Gleason testified, as did the contractor.. Tim Kruse of' Greenlight
Renewable Services. City planner Charlie Koester testified and provided a staff report.
Thc system is proposed on the south portion of his home on a flat roof. The system consists of
solar panels that are angled to the south and are 13.5" in height at their highest point. Although
the Laraoe, setback is nonconforming at 20 feet where 25 feet is required., the solar energy system
is Placed at the 25-foot setback requirement from the front lot. line. The need Im the Special Use
Permit is triggered by the height of the system exceeding 6 inches and that it is visible from the
street.
Mr. Kruse noted that the panels would be secured by cement blocks. which would be able to
withstand 100 mph winds.
The propertN owners within 200 feet of the property were notified and a sign was placed in the
front yard of'the property. Staff reported that no objections were received.
Staffrecomi-nends approval.
(Note: At hearing. this application \,vas ruislabeled as ZBA No. 16-07. Ilse correct Case ufflub0l-
is ZBA No. 16-12).
The Board considers the evidence and iestimony. iflClUdir)L: the staff report. and the requirements
of ,\Illes %lunicipal Cod, section 29.1 ')09(12)(,.i-b) and and v11) and determines that the
application meets the requircillents and is therefore approved.