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native plants to attract pollinators that will benefit nearby agricultural operations. The project includes a 15.2-acre fenced solar array,screened with privacy slats and a vegetative buffer, or similar material, within a larger 19.99-acre parcel. The project will utilize a proposed driveway connection to East Comstock Road and does not introduce residential, industrial, or commercial activities inconsistent with the surrounding agricultural setting. With implementation of required setbacks and operational standards for utility-scale solar facilities, the proposed use is not expected to adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of surrounding properties.Therefore,the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding area. 5. The proposed use will not create any nuisances arising from the emission of odor, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat or glare at a level exceeding ambient conditions. • This finding can be made because the proposed solar energy facility is a passive, non- emissive land use that does not involve the generation of odor, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat, or glare at levels exceeding ambient conditions. The project consists of ground-mounted photovoltaic panels and associated electrical equipment that will operate in compliance with applicable County standards and manufacturer specifications. The facility will be unmanned during normal operations and will not generate operational nuisances typical of more intensive land uses.Temporary construction-related impacts will be short-term and subject to standard County mitigation measures under CEQA.Therefore, the proposed use is not expected to create nuisances exceeding ambient conditions. 6. The site of the proposed use is adequately served by highways, streets, water, storm drainage, and other public facilities and services. • This finding can be made because the project site is adequately served by existing public services and facilities. Access is provided via a proposed driveway connection to East Comstock Road, a County-maintained roadway. The site will continue to utilize existing private well water and septic systems, and natural storm drainage, which are sufficient to serve the proposed use.The project does not propose new developments that would require expansion of public infrastructure or services. Emergency access will be provided via the proposed driveway and internal site circulation. Therefore,the site is adequately served by highways, streets,water supply, drainage, and other public facilities and services. 7. The proposed use complies with all applicable provisions of this Title. • This finding can be made because the proposed utility-scale solar energy facility is a conditionally permitted use within the AG-40 zoning district, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and compliance with applicable Development Title provisions. The project has been designed to comply with applicable development standards, including required setbacks for ground-mounted solar energy systems in agricultural zones, as well as applicable screening, access, and operational requirements.The project will be required to comply with all conditions of approval imposed by the County. Therefore, the proposed use complies with all applicable provisions of the Development Title. PA-2500218— Findings 2