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residential style fencing where necessary to screen the solar energy systems on a year round basis from adjacent residences. 9. Land Clearing and Soil Erosion — Clearing of natural vegetation and topsoil shall be limited to what is necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the ground -mounted solar energy system. No topsoil removed during construction shall be exported from the site. 10. Erosion Control and Stormwater — Erosion Control and Stormwater Management notation shall be included to show that adequate provisions against erosion and adverse impacts of runoff are appropriately mitigated. 11. Emergency Services — The ground -mounted solar energy system owner or operator shall provide a copy of the project summary, electrical schematic, and site plan to the Mashpee Fire Department, and any other neighboring Fire Department upon request. Upon request the owner or operator shall cooperate with local emergency services in developing an emergency response plan. All means of shutting down the solar energy system shall be clearly marked. The owner or operator shall identify a responsible person for public inquiries throughout the life of the installation. F. Waivers The Planning Board may, upon the prior written request of the applicant, waive any of the requirements of this Section, and shall state its reasons for doing so, in writing, as part of its decision. Submitted by the Planning Board Explanation: This article would expand solar energy system uses for medium scale (up to 40,000 square feet) and large scale (greater than 40,000 square feet) into the C-1 and C-2 Commercial Zoning Districts. Any medium and large-scale solar energy system proposed in either of those zoning districts would require an application to the Planning Board for a special permit outlining compliance with the minimum required performance standards of this article. This article requires a 2/3 vote. The Select Board recommends approval of Article 32 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 32 by a vote of 5-0 The Planning Board recommends approval of Article 32 by a vote 3-1 Motion made by Select Board Member Weeden Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 32 as printed in the warrant. Motion passes at 8:26 PM