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Consideration of a Minor Modification Request to the Special Use Permit-A for a Level 2 rooftop solar array facility at The ArtsCenter at 400 Roberson Street.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Town Council consider approving a Minor Modification request for the Special Use Permit-A for The ArtsCenter at 400 Roberson Street. The modification would allow the property owner to construct a Level 2 rooftop solar array facility at the stated address.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Trish McGuire, Planning Director, pmcguire@carrboronc.gov, 919-918-7327, or Marty Roupe, Development Review Administrator, mroupe@carrboronc.gov or 919-918-7333, or Ben Berolzheimer, bberolzheimer@carrboronc.gov or 919-918-7330
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
Increased energy production from renewable sources such as solar is a critical component of the Town achieving its goals in the Community Climate Action Plan (2017 & 2020) and the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan.
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INFORMATION:
Information
On June 7, 2022, the Carrboro Town Council approved a Special Use Permit A (SUP-A) for the building at 400 Roberson Street to be used as an arts center. The ArtsCenter has submitted an application requesting permission to construct a 20,889 sq ft Level 2 rooftop solar array facility. Notably, The ArtsCenter has received a grant from Orange County to help with the installation costs of the array. No other changes to the permit are being proposed.
Town of Carrboro Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Article II - Section 15-15 Definitions of Basic Terms.
SOLAR ARRAY FACILITY - LEVEL 2.
Level 2 facility has a solar array (roof-mounted/building integrated or ground mounted) that does not qualify as an accessory or Level 1 facility* and is not more than 1 acre. (AMENDED 6/27/17)
*Level 1 facil...
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