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surrounding neighborhood. • This finding can be made because the proposed solar energy facility will be located on an existing agricultural parcel and is designed to operate in a manner compatible with surrounding agricultural uses.The project includes a 14.47-acre fenced solar array within a larger 39.65-acre parcel, with the remainder of the site remaining available for continued agricultural use.The project will utilize an existing driveway for access from East Lone Tree 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, including Development Title Section 9-409.430(b)(8) that requires the facility to be designed to minimize reflective glare toward any habitable structure on adjacent properties as well as adjacent street. 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 East Lone Tree Road, a County-maintained roadway,through an existing driveway. The site will continue to utilize existing private well water, septic, and stormwater systems,which are sufficient to serve the proposed use.The project does not propose new development that would require expansion of public infrastructure or services. Emergency access will be provided via the existing 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. Although the project exceeds the maximum size for solar facilities on agricultural properties (Development Title Section 9-409.430 (B) (5)), the Planning Commission can make the finding that the proposed facility will not adversely affect agricultural production. This finding can be made because the soil will be protected for future agricultural use upon decommissioning of the facility and the remainder of the site will remain available for current agricultural operations. 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 site is currently subject to a Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract; however, renewable energy facilities are permitted subject to compliance with