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7A � � ,. � Page 32 placed, or, if placed, to grow on such property, subsequent to tlie izxstallation of a solar cotlector on the praperty of another so as to cast a shadow grea.ter than I O percent of the collector absorption area upon that solar coltector surface on the praperty of another at any one time between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 - �• p.m., local standard rime;provided, that this section shall not apply to specific trees and shrubs which at the time of installation of a solar collector or during the remainder of that annual solar cycle cast a shadow upon that solar collectar. For the purposes of this chapter, the locarion of a solar collector is required to comply with the local building and setback reguIations,and to be set back not less than�ve feet from the property line, and no less than 10 feet above the ground. A callector may be less than 10 feet in height, only if in addition to the five feet setback, the collectoz is set back three times the amount lowered." In Summary, basect on staff s pretiminary finc��ngs, staff ts unabte t� approve your request, fn �rder for us to make a finding and decision fn yaur favor, the fo(lowing details need to be found: • A finding aitemative location options for the solar instailation were cansidered and do not meet the needs of the intended use. The finding wiil nesd to be based on technicat detaiis and inform2�tion, not a general apinion of an experienced solar instailer. • A finding that an aitemative location can not meet the desired energy needs o#the installation. The find�ng needs to be based on technical data and needs to consider the full range of viabie instalfation methods. • A finding that other e�cien#snlar optians such as solar wate�hea#ing are not viable for your situation. • A finding that the sotar access for the different exposures for your property as defined in the legislation time windaw from 10:�0 am to 2:00 pm cannot be met without the proposed option. The infarma#ion from your neighbor about their p�eference for the instailation has been taken into cansideration. However, when staff is comparing the use and policy of the public areas for the beneft of the community to the wishes of one neighbor, that factor a{one may not result in a finding in favor of the request. If you woufd tike any ctarification on any points af this letter, pleas�feei welcome to cantact either Ji11 Ekas at 650-780-7298 or Gordon Mann at 650-780-7493. Sincerety, ��,�..-- ` ��L�. J Gordon Mann ill Ekas Public Worlcs Superintendent Senior Planner Copy: John f..aTorra, Building Official Peter ingram, Pubiic Works Services Directar M�chaet Chur�ch, Ptanning Directar