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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 12.03.2007Exhibits (12/03/07) Exhibit Letter (A to Z) Exhibits (CRMS SUP for Solar Power Generating Facility) A Proof of Mail Receipts B Proof of Publication C Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended D Staff Report E Application F Letter from Balcomb & Green responding to Solar Power Facility standards (from Text Amendment) — 11/20/2007 G Email from applicant (CRMS) describing relationship between Aspen Ski Company and CRMS — 11/19/2007 4 Project Information and Staff Comments REQUEST APPLICANT / OWNER LOCATION WATER/SEWER EXISTING ZONING ADJACENT ZONING PARCELNO. ACREAGE STAFF RECOMMENDATION BOCC 12/03/2007 CM EXHIBIT Special Use Permit to allow a "Solar Power Generating Facility" on the property of Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) Colorado Rocky Mountain School 1493 County Road 106, Carbondale, CO N/A Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density City Town (CITY -TOWN), Residential Limited Urban Density (RLUD), and Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density (ARRD) 2393-331-00-012 297+/ - Approve with conditions I. REQUEST Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) requests that the Board of County Commissioners (the BOCC) approve a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a "Solar Power Generating Facility" on a property located at 1493 County Road 106, Carbondale, CO. The Applicant proposes to build a solar power generating facility to power one of the school structures and to sell additional energy back to Xcel Power for distribution through its grid. 1 • BOCC 12/03/2007 CM i anomegit •, II1. Ego &MR r s.111Pfb 1ariL r IP 41,04.44, 's .0 1_ c 111 it ! ars .! =. Project Location II. PROJECT INFORMATION Background The project is associated with an application submitted by CRMS requesting a text amendment to allow for "Solar Electric Power Generating Systems" as a Special Use in the Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density (ARRD) Zone District. The BOCC will hear the related Text Amendment application at the December 3rd (2007) meeting prior to hearing this SUP application immediately after at the same meetin g. Although the application included a suggested definition, Staff recommended (and the Planning Commission agreed) a modified version that was broader while still clarifying what qualifies as a Solar Power Generating System. The definition reads as follows: 2 • 0 BOCC 12/03/2007 CM Solar Power Generating System. Also referred to as solar arrays, a device / system which converts the sun's radiant energy into thermal, chemical, mechanical, or electric energy. Such facilities are intended to create electricity to be delivered to a variety of consumers beyond the facility and are not constructed specifically for, or accessory to, the principal use of the subject property. The text amendment also addressed Solar Power Generating Systems for Personal Use (for example, individual single-family dwellings and/or principal uses of a lot). Staff believes these types of facilities are non-commercial in nature and personal to the use on the same property. However, as the proposed project intends to "...create electricity to be delivered to a variety of consumers beyond the facility and are not constructed specifically for, or accessory to, the principal use of the subject property..." as stated in the above definition, the proposed project requires a Special Use Permit (SUP) prior to construction. On November 14, 2007, the Planning Commission recommended the BOCC Approve the text amendment for "Solar Power Generating Systems" and will be heard as a public hearing before the BOCC on December 3, 2007. On the same date, the SUP application for the proposed project on the CRMS property will also be heard immediately after the text amendment application. Project The Aspen Ski Company (ASC) and CRMS have partnered to establish a Solar Power Generating Facility on the CRMS property where ASC is responsible for the design and installation of the 147 kilowatt (kW) grid -tied, system. In this partnership, CRMS is contributing land via a ground lease and ASC is investing the capital. ASC will construct and operate the system for 20 years at which point ownership will transfer to CRMS. During the 20 year ground lease, ASC will sell to CRMS all electricity consumed by the Jossman (Classroom) Building and the remainder to Xcel Energy. In addition to sales of electricity, ASC will also receive Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from Xcel Energy for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced. As stated in correspondence received from the applicant, "Although, they [ASC] anticipate a modest return on investment, this project is motivated by ASC's longstanding environmental commitment and its desire to see clean, renewable energy developed in Western Colorado." The project would be located at the northwest corner of the property behind the Jossman Building, which will be the primary user of the generate soar power generated from the facility (See Figure 1). The project area would measure 3 • BOCC 12/03/2007 CM approximately 154 x 273 feet, totaling about 42,042 square feet in area. However, the panels alone will cover Tess area totaling approximately 28,800 square feet or slightly over 1/2 an acre (See Figure 2). The facility will consist of 3 solar panel arrays with each consisting of 256 solar electric panels. The arrays will mount on a galvanized pipe/aluminum extrusion structure with the galvanized pipes set in concrete piers. C.R._No. 106... -- Proposed Solar Power Generating System Jossman Building \Delores ay LOCATION FOR 3 -ROW PV ARRAY COLORADO ROCKY MOUNT AN SCHOOL CARRONOALE. CO 71 7.07 Figure 1) Project Location on the CRMS Property Figure 2) Project Dimensions The front end of the panels will sit approximately 2 feet off the ground and will angle upwards to approximately 12 feet in height (See Figure 3). The area will be fenced in with a "climb free" style fence and will include appropriate signage to discourage theft and vandalism as well as promote safety. 4 • BOCC 12/03/2007 CM Figure 3) Solar Array Dimensions Centered behind each array will be an inverter and disconnect "kiosk", which is also referred to as the Sunny Tower. This is where the Direct Current (DC) electrical power is converted to Alternating Current (AC) electrical power. From each Sunny Tower, AC electricity is transmitted to an interconnection point located next to the transformer at the Jossman Building. Some of the power will be utilized by the Jossman Building and the remaining power will feed back into the utility grid. The application states that the impacts on the surrounding community will be minimal as the system will be located 150 feet from Delores Way. The system will operate during daylight hours and will be silent at night. Additionally, the system does not involve any hazardous materials. III. REFERRALS Staff referred the application to the following review agencies and/or County Departments: Town of Carbondale: Planning Staff did not receive a response from the Town or Carbondale specific to the SUP. However, the town did send a resolution (Resolution No. 6) in support of the "Solar Power Generating Systems"text amendment. Carbondale Fire Protection District: No response Garfield County Road & Bridge: The County Road & Bridge comments are as follows: Garfield County Road & Bridge Department has no objections to this application with the following comments. All vehicles hauling equipment and or 5 • • BOCC 12/03/2007 CM material for the construction of this project needing oversize/overweight permits shall apply for such permits from Garfield County Road & Bridge Department. This shall apply to any loads over the posted ratings on County roads. IV. REVIEW STANDARDS The following Standards are recommended to the BOCC by the Planning Staff and the Planning Commission to be used in the review of Solar Power Generating Systems as a Special Use. The standards have been applied to the proposed project. A. The Application shall demonstrate how the proposed project will not impact wildlife and domestic animals through the creation of hazardous attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes, use patterns or other disruptions; Response The proposed site of the solar array is located within CRMS's property. The ground -mounted system will be fenced with a "non -climb" style fencing typically used to prevent vandalism and/or damage by livestock or wildlife. The fence will be 5 feet high and will lie within an existing fenced area. Therefore, there should be no interference with wildlife or migration routes, etc. In addition, the existing fence will be relocated so as not to "trap," contain, or block the existing livestock or wildlife. B. The Application shall demonstrate how the proposed project will impact truck and automobile traffic to and from such uses and their impacts to areas in the County; Response The application states that truck and automobile traffic will not be an issue. The site is designed for power production and no additional automobile or truck traffic will result from the construction or use of the solar array. The project site may be impacted during construction of the facility, however these will be minimal. C. That sufficient distances shall separate such use from abutting property which might otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed use(s); Response A 150 -foot buffer zone has been established for reasons of safety, security, aesthetics and potential build -out in the future. D. The Application shall provide a plan for site rehabilitation after the use is terminated; 6 • • BOCC 12/03/2007 CM Response The site is intended to produce power for a minimum of 20 years, at which time the solar electric generating facility either continues production or, if dismantled, would be replaced by native grasses. There will be minimal disturbance of the site with the installation of the facility and will not require grading or other Targe -scale earthmoving. Concrete footers, that can be removed once the facility is no longer operational, will support the frame. While in use, the site will incorporate native grasses in between the solar arrays upon completion of the installation. The system is expected to operate for 40 years. E. The County Commissioners may deem necessary a financial security prior to issuance of a land use permit. The Applicant shall then furnish evidence of financial security payable to, in a fashion acceptable, and in the amount calculated by the County Commissioners. The financial security shall be adequate to secure the execution of the site rehabilitation plan in workmanlike manner and in accordance with the specifications and construction schedule established or approved by the County Commissioners. Response CRMS does not believe that a bond is necessary for this project. CRMS has a contract with Aspen Ski Company concerning how the project would be cleaned up and rehabilitated should the project be removed during the 20 - year period that ASC owns the project. Once CRMS obtains ownership, and once it comes time to dismantle the project in 30 to 40 years from now, CRMS would have the incentive to rehabilitate the site as they are the property owner and will be the owner of the solar facility, which is easily removed. Additionally, CRMS wishes to maintain the property since this approach is in the best interest of the school. F. The Application shall demonstrate that the facility shall be able to comply with the volume of sound standards set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes. Response Solar electric systems are silent and this project will not impact the State's sound standards. G. The Application shall demonstrate that the facility shall be operated that the ground vibration inherently and recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any point of any boundary line of the property on which the use is located; Response No vibration exists with these systems. 7 • BOCC 12/03/2007 CM H. The Application shall demonstrate how the proposed facility will be operated so that it does not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance or hazard. Response The project will not generate air quality issues. Potential reflectivity issues are addressed in two ways: first, the panels are treated with a non -reflective coating. Second, the panels point towards the sky at an angle of 35 degrees. This means that any residual reflection that might occur will be directed toward the south, upwards and away from immediately adjacent properties. Additionally, the solar facility would not produce heat or radiation. L Any repair and maintenance activity requiring the use of equipment that will generate noise, odors or glare beyond the property boundaries will be conducted within a building or outdoors during the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Response Any service work can easily be completed within the above designated timeframes. J. Any lighting of the facility shall be pointed downward and inward to the property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent property. Response CRMS will not install any lighting for this facility. But should lighting become necessary, CRMS will comply with the above requirements by assuring that lighting is "pointed downward and inward to the property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent property." K. Such facilities shall not result in any structure exceeding the maximum height limit, setbacks, or lot coverage of the applicable zone district in which it is located. Response All setback and height parameters are incorporated into the system layout and design. These are ground mounted structures and will not exceed height limitations. V. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS 8 • BOCC 12/03/2007 CM 1. Proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The meeting before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting. 3. The above stated and other reasons, the proposed special use permit has been determined to be in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. 4. The application has met the requirements for a Special Use Permit based on §5.03 Conditional and Special Uses of the Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended and the standards set forth in the Solar Power Generating Facilities text amendment to the Zoning Resolution as presented to the County Commissioners on December 3, 2007. VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board Approve the request for a Special Use Permit to allow a "Solar Power Generating Facility" on subject parcel no. 2393-331-00-012 with the following conditions: 1) That all representations made by the Applicant in the application and as testimony in the public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners shall be conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by the Board of County Commissioners; 2) The operation of this facility shall be done in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations governing the operation of this type of facility; 3) That all vehicles hauling equipment and or material for the construction of the project needing oversize/overweight permits shall apply for such permits from Garfield County Road & Bridge Department. This shall apply to any loads over the posted ratings on County roads. ,111✓ 4) The project area shall be returned to itsxlatural state upon removal of the facility. 5) The proposed project shall adhere to the review standards set forth in the associated Text Amendment for Solar Power Generating Facilities and as addressed in this report. 9 EDWARD MULHALL, JR. SCOTT BALCOMB LAWRENCE R. GREEN TIMOTHY A. THULSON DAVID C. HALLFORD CHRISTOPHER L. COYLE THOMAS J. HARTERT CHRISTOPHER L. GEIGER SARA M. DUNN DANIEL C. WENNOGLE SCOTT GROSSCUP JORDAN MAY • • BALCOMB & GREEN, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW P. O. DRAWER 790 818 COLORADO AVENUE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81602 TELEPHONE: 970.94 5.6546 FACSIMILE: 070.945.9769 www.balcombgreen.com November 20, 2007 VIA INTERNET and HAND DELIVERY Fred Jarman, Planning Director Christina Montalvo, Senior Planner Garfield County Building and Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 KENNETH BALCOMB (1 920-2005) OF COUNSEL: JOHN A. THULSON Re: Colorado Rocky Mountain School Special Use Application - Solar Array Dear Christina and Fred: Please accept this letter supplementing Colorado Rocky Mountain School's ("CRMS") Special Use Permit Application to construct a ground -mounted Solar Power Generating System. As you know, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Board of County Commissioners consider standards for evaluating such requests at its meeting on November 14, 2007. Based on these proposed criteria, we thought we should supplement the application with information on how CRMS is addressing these specific criteria. We are also providing several images of existing conditions and renderings of the proposed solar array for your use in preparing the Staff Report. A. The Application shall demonstrate how the proposed project will not impact wildlife and domestic animals through the creation of hazardous attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes, use patterns or other disruptions; • • BALCOMB & GREEN, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Mr. Fred Jarman and Ms. Christina Montalvo Garfield County Planning Commission RE: CIMS SUP Application — Solar Array November 20, 2007 Page 2 The proposed site of the solar array is located within CRMS's property. The ground -mounted system will be fenced with a "non -climb" style fencing typically used to prevent vandalism and/or damage by livestock or wildlife. The fence will be 5 feet high and will lie within an existing fenced area. Therefore, there should be no interference with wildlife or migration routes, etc. In addition, the existing fence will be relocated so as not to "trap" or contain the existing livestock use. B. The Application shall demonstrate how the proposed project will impact truck and automobile traffic to and from such uses and their impacts to areas in the County; Truck and automobile traffic will not be an issue. The site is designed for power production and no additional automobile or truck traffic will result from the construction of this solar array. C. That sufficient distances shall separate such use from abutting property which might otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed use(s); A 150 -foot buffer zone has been established for safety, security, aesthetics and potential build -out in the future. D. The Application shall provide a plan for site rehabilitation after the use is terminated; The site is intended to produce power for a minimum of 20 years at which time the solar electric generating facility either continues production or, if dismantled, would be replaced by native grasses. There will be minimal disturbance of the site with the installation of the facility and will not require grading or other large-scale earthmoving. Concrete footers that can be removed once the facility is no longer operational will support the frame. While in use, the site will incorporate native grasses in between the solar arrays upon completion of the installation. The system is expected to operate for 40 years. E. The County Commissioners may in its discretion require security before a permit is issued, if security is deemed necessary. The Applicant shall furnish evidence of a bank commitment of credit, bond, certified check or other security deemed acceptable by the County Commissioners in the amount calculated by the County Commissioners to secure the execution of the site rehabilitation plan in workmanlike manner and in accordance with the specifications and 1 • BALCOMB & GREEN, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Mr. Fred Jarman and Ms. Christina Montalvo Garfield County Planning Commission RE: CRMS SUP Application — Solar Array November 20, 2007 Page 3 construction schedule established or approved by the County Commissioners. Such commitments, bonds or check shall be payable to and held by the County Commissioners. CRMS does not believe that a bond is necessary for this project. CRMS has a contract with Aspen Ski Company concerning how the project would be cleaned up and rehabilitated should the project have to be taken out during the 20 -year period that ASC owns the project. CRMS will own the project after that date and if and when it is dismantled 30-40 years from now, would have its own incentive to do the limited site rehabilitation that may be required. F. The Application shall demonstrate that the facility shall be able to comply with the volume of sound standards set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes. Solar electric systems are silent and this project will not impact the State's sound standards. G. The Application shall demonstrate that the facility shall be operated that the ground vibration inherently and recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any point of any boundary line of the property on which the use is located; No vibration exists with these systems. H. The Application shall demonstrate how the proposed facility will be operated so that it does not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance or hazard. Again, there no air quality issues. Potential reflectivity issues are addressed in two ways: first, the panels are treated with a non -reflective coating. Second, the panels point towards the sky at an angle of 35 degrees. This means that any residual reflection that might occur will be directed toward the south, upwards and away from immediately adjacent properties. I. Any repair and maintenance activity requiring the use of equipment that will generate noise, odors or glare beyond the property boundaries will be conducted within a building or outdoors during the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon. -Fri. • • BALCOMB & GREEN, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT I.AW Mr. Fred Jarman and Ms. Christina Montalvo Garfield County Planning Commission RE: CRMS SUP Application — Solar Array November 20, 2007 Page 4 Any service work can easily be completed within these time frames. Generators should not be necessary for any service work. J. Any lighting of the facility shall be pointed downward and inward to the property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent property. CRMS will not install any lighting for this facility. But should lighting become necessary, CRMS will comply with the above requirements. K. Such facilities shall not result in any structure exceeding the maximum height limit, setbacks, or lot coverage of the applicable to the zone district in which it is located. All setback and height parameters are incorporated into the system layout and design. These are ground mounted structures and will not exceed height limitations. Thank you for accepting this supplement to CRMS's Special Use Permit Application. Please let us know if you have any questions or need supplemental information. Very truly yours, BALCOMB & GREEN, P.C. By(, eV/TV Lawrence R. Green Scott Grosscup cc w/ Encls.: Joe White Auden Schendler Matt Jones Encls. 41/ ., 1 Christina Montalvo From: Joe White [jwhite@crms.org] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 4:46 PM To: Christina Montalvo Subject: RE: CRMS Application Christina, l� a EXHIBIT Page 1 of 1 ASC and CRMS are partnering to see this project to fruition. CRMS is contributing land via a ground lease and ASC is investing the capital. ASC will construct and operate the system for 20 years at which point ownership transfers to CRMS. During the 20 year ground lease, ASC will sell to CRMS all electricity consumed by the Jossman (Classroom) Building and the remainder to Xcel Energy. In addition to sales of electricity, ASC will also receive Renewable Energy Credits, or RECs, from Xcel Energy for each KwH produced. Although, they anticipate a modest return on investment, this project is motivated by ASC's longstanding environmental commitment and its desire to see clean, renewable energy developed in Western Colorado. Please let us know if you need anything else. Joe From: Christina Montalvo [mailto:cmontalvo@garfield-county.com] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 2:23 PM To: Joe White Subject: CRMS Application Hello Joe, I wanted to see if you could send me an email describing the role of the Aspen Skiing Company in the solar power facility and their purpose for wanting this system. I know we had a discussion on this while 1 was conducting the site visit but I would like to get some details that I can add to the report. Thank you! Christina Montalvo Senior Planner Garfield County Building & Planning Phone: 970-945-8212 FAX: 970-384-3470 cmontalvo@garfield-county.com 11/20/2007 MEMORANDUM TO Board of County Commissioners FROM Building and Planning Department, Christina Montalvo DATE September 17, 2007 RE To consider a referral of a Special Use Permit request for a Solar Power Generating System in the Agricultural/Residential/Rural I. BACKGROUND The County received a Special Use Permit (SUP) application for "Electric Power Generating System," which would be located on the property of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) within the Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density zone district and would be located in close proximity to County Road 106 and Delores Way. The entire system would be approximately 1/2 acre in size and would range from 2 to 12 feet in height. r LOCATION FOR 3 -ROW PV ARRAY CQL.ORAYJ ROCK! .. JL:N:AIN SCHCJ_ ,:ARB N4DAu F. CC ...707 II. BOCC AUTHORITY Section 9.03.04 of the Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended requires that Special Use Permit applications be initially brought to the Board so that the Board may determine if a recommendation from the Planning Commission is necessary. • • III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Due to the relatively small size (21,000 sq. ft.) of the Electric Power Generating Facility, Staff recommends the Board direct Staff to schedule a public hearing directly before the Board of County Commissioners. 2 EDWARD MULHALL, JR. SCOTT BALCOMB LAWRENCE R. GREEN TIMOTHY A. THULSON DAVID C. HALLFORD CHRISTOPHER L. COYLE THOMAS J. HARTERT CHRISTOPHER L. GEIGER SARA M. DUNN DANIEL C. WENNOGLE SCOTT GROSSCUP JORDAN C. MAY • • BALCOMB & GREEN, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW P. 0. DRAWER 790 818 COLORADO AVENUE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81602 VIA HAND DELIVERY TO: Telephone: 970.945.6546 Facsimile: 970.945.9769 www.balcombareen.com August 21, 2007 Fred Jarman, Planning Director Garfield County Building and Planning Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 KENNETH BALCOMB (I 920-2005) OF COUNSEL: JOHN A. THULSON Re: Colorado Rocky Mountain School; Application for Special Use Permit Dear Fred: On behalf of Colorado Rocky Mountain School ("CRMS") we are herewith submitting duplicate copies of an Application for Special Use Permit for a Solar Electric Power Generating System. Please consider this Application together with the Application for a Zone Text Amendment which is being filed simultaneously herewith. This Application consists of the following materials: 1. A Memorandum from Scott Ely to the Garfield County Commissioners dated August 8, 2007 which provides a narrative description of the Solar Electric Power Generating System. Please note that Mr. Ely's memorandum also includes a vicinity map and additional specifications and photographs of typical Solar Electric Power Generating Systems and the component parts thereof. Mr. Ely and his company, Sunsense, have been chosen as the contractor to install the Solar Electric Power Generating System if the requested Special Use Permit is approved. 2. As stated in Mr. Ely's memorandum, the Solar Electric Power Generating System will require a single water tap. This tap will be made onto existing water lines serving CRMS campus buildings. Water is provided to CRMS by the Town of Carbondale's municipal water system. A' 2 1 2007 • • BALCOMB & GREEN, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Fred Jarman, Planning Director August 21, 2007 Page 2 3. A site plan showing the location of the proposed Solar Electric Power Generating System is attached to Mr. Ely's memorandum. In addition, we have included a vicinity map showing the entire CRMS property with the location of the proposed facility shown thereon. 4. A copy of the applicable portion of the Garfield County Assessor's map depicting the CRMS property is included. We have also included a list of the names and addresses of all public and private landowners owning property within 200 feet of the subject property. To our knowledge there are no severed mineral interests of the subject property. 5. A copy of the Deed by which CRMS took title to the subject property is included. 6. A letter from CRMS authorizing me and this firm to submit and prosecute this Application on CRMS's behalf. 7. This letter, which together with the Scott Ely memorandum, is the statement responding to the criteria found in Section 5.03 of the Zoning Resolution. Please note that no utility connections are necessary to provide water and sewer service to the proposed facility except for the water tap described in paragraph 2, above. The proposed use will not generate any additional traffic volume and the limited vehicular access to the site will be from existing roads upon the CRMS campus. The facility has been located more than one -hundred fifty (150) feet from Delores Way, thereby minimizing its impact upon any neighboring properties. 8. An executed Agreement to Pay Form together with our check in the amount of $400.00 which we understand to be the base fee for this Application. As always, I look forward to working with you as we process this Application for a Special Use Permit. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments. Very truly yours, BALCOMB & GREEN, P.C. LRG/bc Encl. xc: Joe White (w/out encl.) /; (,P Lawrence R. Green