AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2021-07R, amending Resolution 2020-274R, that granted a variance from certain parking requirements for a portion of the Whisper Planned Development District by changing one of the conditions for the granting of the variance requiring 100 percent rooftop solar panels to a requirement that the rooftop structure be designed to accept future solar panel installation; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 5, 2020
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Background Information:
This request for a parking variance was approved by City Council on December 15, 2020 with the conditions noted below. At this meeting, staff recommended approval due to the location of the parking set back from the street and the additional landscaping and screening that would be provided. Council added these conditions to promote sustainability in the development.
In a follow up meeting, it was brought to staff’s attention that there was miscommunication in the drafting of the conditions. In order to ensure proper administration and future compliance with the conditions, this request is being presented to the Council for clarification and reconsideration.
Staff interpreted the solar panel condition as approved (“100% rooftop solar panels”) to read that the panels must be shown on the building permit and installed as the building is constructed. The applicant intended for the solar panel condition to require construction of a roof structure that is designed to accept future solar panel installation.
The applicant indicates a dedication to sustainability, however the timing for installation of solar panels on the building is not planned at this time.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
At the regular City Council meeting held Tuesday, December 15, 2020 the City Council approved this request with the following conditions:
Implementation of the following:
• Over Detention of Site Runoff
• Grass-lined channels providing water quality
• 10 employee electric vehicle charging stations
• 10 electric semi-truck charging stations
• 100% rooftop solar panels
• Hydrogen fuel system
• Designated ride share location
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the request.