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The BCC now needs to consider the special exception use request for the proposed private heavy utility (solar energy center), conduct a public hearing, and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request. Pursuant to Section 971.05 of the LDRs, the BCC is to consider the appropriateness of the requested use for the subject site and compatibility of the use with the surrounding area. The BCC may recommend reasonable conditions and safeguards necessary to mitigate impacts and to ensure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTION: At its meeting of February 23, 2016, the PZC voted 5-0 to recommend that the BCC grant special exception use approval with the conditions recommended by staff (see attachment 2). ANALYSIS 1. Size of Development: Overall site size: 697.07 acres Area of development: 354.60 acres Note: The site currently consists of 3 separate parcels that must be combined through a unity of title. The applicant must provide a recorded unity of title that combines the 3 separate parcels prior to site plan release. 2. Zoning Classification: A-2, Agricultural -2 (up to 1 unit per 10 acres) 3. Land Use Designation: AG -2, Agricultural -2 (up to 1 unit per 10 acres) 4. Building Area: Proposed: 540 square feet (prefabricated equipment vault) 5. Impervious Area: Proposed: 766,333 square feet or 17.59 acres Note: The impervious area calculations include the on-site substation compound that will be entirely covered with a loose rock material, the equipment vault, and the proposed stabilized access pathways that will provide access to the solar panel arrays. Building area, parking area, and stabilized pathways are not counted as open space. 6. Open Space: Required: 80% Proposed: 95% Note: The solar arrays are post -mounted above the existing grade (i.e. the existing ground level), which will remain unaltered underneath the arrays. The open ground underneath the arrays is considered open space. 7. Traffic Circulation: Access to the proposed project will be provided via a gated, stabilized two-way driveway connection to 122nd Avenue SW, which is a semi -improved dirt road located within St. Johns Improvement District (SJID) right-of-way. The proposed site layout includes a modified grid network of 16' to 20' wide stabilized access pathways to allow maintenance vehicles access throughout the site, and to provide access to the on-site substation compound (see attachment 6). C:\Users\GRANIC-1\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 7\@BCL@F0050FF3\@BCL@F0050FF3.docx K P186