The applicant for a conditional use permit for construction of a CWECS shall file an application with the Zoning Administrator. The application shall include the name(s) of the project applicant(s), the name of the project owner(s), and the legal description and address for the project. The application shall also include the following documents:
(A) Survey map illustrating the following:
(1) Property lines, dimension, acreage, and contours with appropriate intervals for site evaluation;
(2) Location and elevation of all components of the proposed CWECS;
(3) Location and dimensions of all existing structures and uses on property within 300 feet of the system;
(4) Height of any structures over 35 feet within a 500 foot radius on-site or off-site of the proposed CWECS;
(5) Location of any overhead utility lines on the property;
(6) Location of all known communications towers within two miles of the proposed CWECS;
(7) Access roads; and
(8) Adjacent ownership, land uses, existing residences, schools, churches, hospitals, public libraries, federal, state, county or local parks, recognized historic or heritage sites, identified wildlife preserves, or habitat areas to a distance of 2,640 feet (one-half mile).
(B) Applicant shall identify potential effects in terms of constraints or benefits the wind energy facility may place on current or future use of the land within the project site and the surrounding area. The extent of any limitations due to public health and safety risks shall be specifically addressed, and the effects on the following activities shall also be addressed:
(1) Existing or proposed tourist or recreation activities;
(2) Residential activities;
(3) Industrial activities;
(4) Agricultural activities; and
(5) Commercial activities.
(C) Soil erosion, sediment control, and storm water runoff plan shall address what types of erosion control measures will be used during each phase of the project. It shall identify plans for:
(1) Grading;
(2) Construction and drainage of access roads and turbine pads;
(3) Design features to control dust;
(4) Design features to maintain downstream water quality;
(5) Re-vegetation to ensure slope stability;
(6) Restoring the site after temporary project activities;
(7) Disposal or storage of excavated materials;
(8) Protecting exposed soil;
(9) Stabilizing restored material and removal of silt fences or barriers when the area is stabilized; and
(10) Maintenance of erosion controls throughout the life of the project.
(D) Applicant shall provide information regarding flora and fauna of the proposed project area including:
(1) Officially listed threatened or endangered species;
(2) Critical habitat and habitat conditions; and
(3) An avian study based on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Interim Guidelines to Avoid and Minimize Wildlife Impacts from Wind Turbines.
(E) Standard drawings of the structural components of the CWECS, including structures, tower, base, and footings; and
(F) Certification by a registered engineer that:
(1) There is a substantial need for the proposed use or CWECS, 100 kW or greater;
(2) All applicable local, state, and federal building, structural, and electrical codes have been followed;
(3) The site is feasible for a CWECS; the CWECS can be successfully operated in the climate conditions found in the county;
(4) The rotor and over speed control have been designed for the proposed use on the proposed site;
(5) The design and safety of the proposed tower to withstand winds of 90 mph; and
(6) If the wind turbine were to fall, no building or structure, existing or potential, would be damaged.
(Ord. passed 8- -2010)