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t., ~.. Council Minutes of 01-OS-10 Ordinance 2009-86 was introduced August 4 and 2009-100 on September 1. There was a Public Hearing for those on the October 27. BZD meetings were set up for all four Ordinances for the December 2 and December 22. The December 2 meeting was a good and informal meeting and we went over all of the amendments suggested by the Planning and Design Commission. Ordinance 2009-63 creates a new Chapter for wind conversion. Some of the reasons for this new Chapter are: Respond to changes in technology. The City's zoning code is often revised and updated to reflect new types of development and new technologies not contemplated when the zoning code was initially drafted. Be prepared. The federal government and the State of Ohio are setting benchmarks for the incorporation of renewable, alternative energy sources at a utility scale. They axe also providing incentives for its use on a smaller scale and local level. Public and private benefit. Benefits to the community include reduced pressure on the local electric grid, reduced pollutants from traditional energy sources, increased local energy independence, reduced peak energy demand, and increased choices for residents. Benefits to the property owner include personal energy independence, free electricity after recouping costs, reliable electricity, enhanced property values, and promoting sustainable energy choices. With the many meetings held there was great resident attendance. Many of the ideas that came from the audience participation have been incorporated into this Ordinance. Some of the highlights are as follows. 1153.01 Reinforce in the Intent that the process outlined in the Chapter is required 1153.02 Eliminated references to maximum wattage for small, medium and building integrated WECS 1153.03 Allow flexibility for different types of WECS design, subject to PDC review; link noise standards to Noise Control Chapter; more explicitly describe requirements for braking systems 1153.04/S Establish minimum development area rather than minimum lot size 1153.06 Clarify the different design possibilities and review procedures for building integrated WECS 1153.07 Clarify Landmarks Commission review for WECS proposed in a historic district; show location of easements; require certification of independent testing agency; require submission of maintenance plan and annual maintenance reports; specify amounts of liability insurance for small and medium WECS 1153.08 Impose cost of removal of WECS on applicant through bond We expected a good turnout for our December 2 meeting and we had two residents attend, due to an oversight on his part. He overlooked having notices sent to the residents who had attended the Public Hearing in August. Although he felt they were ready to recommend approval of this Ordinance, they held it in Committee and had the second meeting December 22, making sure notification was sent to the list of people from the public hearing. He is enclosing that list and attendance listwith this report for the public record. They discussed a few more items from the previous meeting and he then made a motion to recommended approval of Ordinance 2009-63 creating a new Chapter 1163 Wind Energy Conversion Systems with the amendments proposed and amended by the 6 i