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suggested recommendations to Council either through their minutes, clerk or city planner. Mr. Lasko said he agreed with the entire recommended wording but to be consistent the word "only" should be in both chapter sections. He questioned if thought was given to how the term lot or parcel would be addressed as there are land owners who may appear to have one large lot but in fact have multiple parcels which makes up their lot. Mr. O'Malley said that chapter 1115.07 defines the definition parcel and there could be an issue when addressing a lot which has multiple parcels. Mr. Wenger said if the commission wanted to look at the total development area to meet the 5 acre minimum requirement, which may be acceptable as long as they have common ownership over all the parcels. She could work on wording to be included with the recommendations and the Commission agreed that total development area was an appropriate standard. Ms. Williamson felt that limiting the wattage should remain in the chapter as the height does not affect output and the output should be limited. Mr. Rerko felt that if a smaller, quieter unit could provide more output for higher savings it shouldn't be restricted. Mrs. Meredith agreed the heights should be restricted but didn't think the wattage should be restricted, as technology improves the output will naturally increase. Ms. Williamson said section 1153.07(a) references using Underwriter Laboratories as a certification agency however they have not received their certification yet but Germanischer Lloyd is certified and may be referenced. Mrs. Meredith asked if the bond amounts as listed were standard amounts. Mr. O'Malley said the amounts were a common amount used throughout the codified codes. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by Mr. Malone to recommend that North Olmsted City Council adopt Ordinance 2009-63, as the ordinance is needed to regulate and control the future instillation and use of wind energy conversion systems which serves a worthwhile public purpose; which was unanimously approved 7-0. The Commission also includes the suggested modifications for Council's consideration and inclusion. Mrs. Meredith said with escalating fuel costs and environmental impacts, renewable energy sources are a desirable alternative for homeowners and businesses. As more individuals look to alternate sources of energy, including wind, it is imperative we be prepared with regulations necessary to protect residents while balancing the rights of all property owners, which is the basis of Chapter 1153. When looking at the proposed WECS Chapter as compared to similar ordinances in other cities, it is very conservative. North Olmsted needs to look to the future or our housing values will continue to decline and more storefronts will become vacant. Although she doubts many homeowners will take advantage of installing a wind turbine, it shows prospective buyers that the city is progressive. Chapter 1153 with the recommended changes will provide the guidelines necessary to better the city while imposing regulations which will protect the health and welfare of its residents. Mr. Lasko noted that the Landmarks Commission made a motion in support of Ordinance 2009-63 at their August 10 meeting. 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. Note: PDC tabled 6/10/09 & 7/8/09 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 8