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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
September 14, 2020
Staff Contact: Landon Chandler, Senior Planner
(910) 893-7525 or LChandler@Harnett.org
CASE NUMBER: BOA2008-0002
APPLICANT: Fresh Air Energy XXIV, LLC.
OWNER: John A. Willoughby
LOCATION: Ashe Ave., Dunn
ZONING: RA-30 PIN#:1508-54-5374.000 and 1508-62-7892.000 ACERAGE: 214.479
REQUEST: Solar Energy Facility
Directions from Lillington: See application for directions.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Site: Is currently being used for agricultural activities
Surrounding Land Uses: Consist primarily of residential and agricultural activities
TRANSPORTATION:
Site distances are good along Red Hill Church Rd.
Traffic count for Ashe Avenue is 1,600 AADT
BACKGROUND:
8.1.2 Solar Energy Facility
A. Solar power electric generation structures shall not exceed 25 feet in height.
B. Active solar structures shall meet the minimum setback for the zoning district in which it is located or be setback a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines or right(s)-of-way,
whichever is greater.
C. Applications for all solar energy facilities shall include a site plan with those items required elsewhere by this Ordinance, as well as the following:
1. Elevation drawings of all solar energy structures;
2. Location of all solar energy structures on the property; and
3. Distance of all solar energy structures to property lines.
D. Applications for grid-intertie photovoltaic systems or facilities shall include evidence that the owner(s) or operator(s) has been approved by the appropriate utility company to
install an interconnected customer-owned generator. Installation of systems or facilities shall not occur until this evidence has been supplied. Off-grid systems are exempt from this
requirement.
E. Electric components of solar structures shall have an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing.
F. All photovoltaic systems shall comply with the most recent edition of the National Electrical Code.
G. All solar structures shall be inspected by a Harnett County Building Inspector.
Buffering Required
All buffer types shall include:
1. A staggered row of large maturing trees, spaced not more than 30 feet apart; and
2. Low-growing evergreen shrubs, evergreen ground cover, or mulch covering the balance of the buffer area.
Type B Buffer
1. Minimum width of 30 feet (applies to front, side, and rear property lines)
2. Option 1
An opaque fence located within the required buffer area; such fence shall be a minimum height of six (6) feet in height; or
3. Option 2
A berm meeting the requirements of this Section.
SITE PHOTOS
Site Road View
Across Road Road View