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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 9, 2013 Page 2 of 4 when temporarily testing wind generators manufactured on site at Lots 1 & 2, Block 5, CTC 1. 1812 Boxelder St. Case No. 13-018-FP • Applicant and Representative: Boulder Wind Power (Francisco Oyague) • Owner: 1812 Boxelder LLC (David Johnson) • Case Manager: Public Notice Certification: Published in the Camera on April 21, 2013. Posted in City Hall, Public Library, Recreation Center and the Courts and Police Building and mailed to surrounding property owners on April 19, 2013. Conflict of Interest: None heard. Staff Report of Facts and Issues: Robinson summarized the project with a Power Point presentation which included the following information: • Property History and Background — including location. • Project reviewed under the IDDSG requirements. • How the tower is used. • Requested waiver: building height. Staff recommends approval to amend the previously approved planned unit development (PUD) plan for the purpose of allowing a previously approved 38 foot tower which extends to 54 feet when temporarily testing wind generators manufactured on site to be expanded to 47 nd 80 feet, respectively, with one condition: 1) The mounting and testing of the gen a or atop of the tower shall be limited to eight (8) times, or no more than 150 days per year. Commission Questions of Staff.: Lipton inquired if the photo simulations are ally what the tower and generate look like. Robinson state apppnt would be beerier to answer his question. Applicant Presenta Representatives of the ipmpany thanked staff for their presentation and reviewed the previously completed projects. Commission Questions of Applicant: Lipton inquired about the noise level of the unit when running. Moline asked about the rotation speed. Pritchard asked if there are any FFA requirements for safety lights because of the height. The representatives stated the noise level is minimal, the rotation speed is approximately 12.6 RPM and the FFA requirements have been met. Public Comment: None heard. Summary from Staff and Applicant: No additional comments.