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WECS are not allowed as a matter of right but are subject to review. Mr. Bohlmann and Mr. Cotner would both like the parcels within the overlay district to exclude school properties which should only use building integrated systems. Mrs. Woost said she was unsure about WECS feasibility and questioned if her lot was included in the overlay and Ms. Wenger said just those listed in the ordinance were. Mr. Rerko noted that both commercial and residential owners could install building integrated systems and if their lots are large enough they can apply for small systems. Ms. Parker said most parcels in the overlay are school and city owned land which equates to the residents having to pay for any system installed and residents' taxes are already too high so who would be paying for the WECS. Mr. Kuhel said he is looking for explanations for the towers, specifically how much power can the systems generate, is it just for individual structures, have other cities had success with such systems and able to save money. Ms. Wenger said the legislation allows electricity generated for individual property owners for on site consumption. Tax payers can save when schools or public facilities install systems through grants or other funding sources or through the savings the WECS generate themselves. Personal property owners can benefit through small or building integrated WECS for personal consumption. Mrs. Kuhel said the systems are unsightly and there are enough unsightly things in the city such as power lines and cables and she doesn't want to see the city become an eyesore. Mrs. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to recommend Council adopt Ordinance No. 2009-64: An ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zoning Map of the City of North Olmsted in order to supplementally zone the hereinafter identified parcels of real property so as to include them within the Wind Energy Overlay District (WEOD) of the City of North Olmsted. Roll call: Meredith, Malone, Williamson, Rerko - yes; Bohlmann, Cotner - no; motion passed 4-2. Mr. Meredith moved, seconded by Mr. Malone, to recommend Council adopt Ordinance No. 2009-86: An ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zone Map of the City of North Olmsted in order to supplementally zone the hereinafter identified parcels of real property so as to include them within the Wind Energy Overlay District (WEOD) of the City of North Olmsted. Roll call: Meredith, Malone, Williamson, Rerko - yes; Cotner, Bohlmann - no; motion passed 4-2. Mr. Lasko rejoined the Commission. Ms. Wenger invited the Commissioners to attend the August 26, 2009 Community Development Block Grant public hearing at 6:30 pm. ADJOURNMENT With no further business the meeting was ;ad'ourned at 10:30 pm / . Jo J. Lask , r., Chair Y a Rote, Clerk of Commissions " c /0 9 Approved 10