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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 23, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 18 (6. #14-3700 CITY OF ORONO – AMEND CITY CODE SECTION 78-1379, SMALL WIND CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS) SECOND REVIEW continued) McMillan noted it would be 10 acres residential, five acres commercial, and a 100-foot lot line setback and a 100-foot setback from the principal structure. Cornick asked if shadow flicker would be removed. Gaffron stated as drafted currently, the ordinance does require a shadow flicker report. Cornick asked if Staff has determined whether there are any qualified people to perform the flicker report. Gaffron stated Staff has not identified anyone that can do the report at this point. Gaffron stated it might be possible to obtain a shadow flicker report but that at this time Staff would not be able to provide the names of anyone in the local area who could provide that or the costs associated with it. Gaffron stated the ordinance under Option 4 currently reads that no SWECS shall be installed and operated so as to cause a shadow flicker to fall on or in any existing residential property. A shadow flicker report shall be prepared and required to be submitted as part of any application for a SWECS permit. Levang indicated she is okay with the language contained in Option 4. Cornick asked if that problem could be eliminated by approving what manufacturers can be installed in Orono. Mattick stated the City cannot regulate the brand. Cornick asked if they can offer two or three options. Gaffron stated every situation is going to be different and it has to do with the specific height and location of the turbine, where the neighboring house is in relation to elevation and topography as well as the location of the sun at specific times of the day. Gaffron stated the only thing the Council could do is to go to a model that restricts it to certain hours of the day, which would absolutely require a shadow flicker report. Cornick stated he would be okay with Option 4. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 1, Printup Opposed. 7. #15-3708 CITY OF ORONO – AMEND SECTION 78-1405 FENCES – ORDINANCE NO. 140 McMillan noted Staff has added to the draft some winter conditions. Gaffron stated he received an e-mail from Council Member Walsh this morning suggesting that Staff define what winter conditions mean in relation to temporary fencing. Item E4 states: Temporary fencing shall not be allowed to remain on the property following final inspection, or issuance of a Certificate of Item #03 - CC Agenda - 04/13/2015 Approval of Council Minutes 03/23/15 [Page 11 of 18]