Aflac Building and Garage
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| Mark Cann <mark.cann@hannahsolar.com> |  Aug 1, 2016, 2:24 PM | | |
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See attached. 134KW on Building roof and +/- 200 on canopies. Some of those panels on the east and west side could have to be removed due to shading from the building but this layout gives options.
We need to price the building a little higher than usual to account for cranes because of height of building. We can go $3.65/watt to start on the canopies. $2.35/watt on building.
Mark Cann
Business Development
Hannah Solar, LLC
1311 Collier Rd.
Atlanta GA 30318
Office: 404-609-7005
Cell : 864-706-3930
Vison Solar’s Proposal for Aflac
Then we got really creative with parking lot canopies. 1.15MW
RE: Tree question in parking lots vs solar parking canopy
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| davidldavidson@att.net | Wed, Aug 10, 2016, 7:32 PM | | |
| to me, Jim, Will, Deb |
Interesting, thanks for the information.
Dave.
From: Matt Warren [mailto:matthewtwarren3@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 5:20 PM
To: Jim Brennan <jbrennan@brennansc.com>; Will Brennan <wbrennan@brennansc.com>; davidldavidson <davidldavidson@att.net>; Deb Stirling <djstirling@att.net>
Subject: Fwd: Tree question in parking lots vs solar parking canopy
Hi guys, thought I would pass along this finding as I am working with several developers on potential solar parking canopies….some causing trees within the city to go or be relocated. Back from my commercial landscaping days, I remember that one tree had to be within 40 feet of every parking place. See the comments below. Very interesting and sounds like they’re willing to work with us.my buddy Todd, the guy I originally emailed is a good buddy of mine and old neighbor. He is now the city of Columbia Park planner. I knew he could point me in the right direction.
Matt Warren
Solar Power Provider
RE: Tree question in parking lots vs solar parking canopy
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| Holder, J. Scott jsholder@columbiasc.net via colasc.onmicrosoft.com | Wed, Aug 10, 2016, 5:00 PM | | |
| to Walter, me |
This is a great and timely question. I was speaking to someone recently about this very topic. Currently, our ordinance does not reference solar energy and it is something that will definitely be incorporated as we do the rewrite. Matt is partially correct that the spirit and intent of the 40’ requirement is to provide shade and cut down on heat island effect. Another result of interior tree plantings is to provide stormwater relief and provide pollutant/particulate cleaning in the air and water. Keep in mind that there is another requirement besides the 40’ requirement. Tree density must be maintained to offset impervious surface at 1 tree per 3600 sf. One could make the argument, however, that replanting trees along the perimeter (away from the panels obviously) would mitigate the interior tree density loss and still meet the spirit and intent.
We can certainly sit down and discuss this further if this becomes a possibility.
Thanks,
Scott Holder, ASLA
Land Development Planner
Planning & Development Services
1136 Washington Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 545-3218
Fax: (803) 255-8935
Landscape & Tree Ordinance Resources
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The City of Columbia is rewriting its Zoning and Land Development Ordinance. The process began in 2014 when the City of Columbia and Richland County gathered extensive community input to shape long-term plans for growth. The rewrite will ensure the city’s regulations are aligned with those plans, reflect contemporary zoning best practices, and are more user-friendly.
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Fwd: Tree question in parking lots vs solar parking canopy
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| Martin, Walter T wtmartin@columbiasc.net via colasc.onmicrosoft.com | Aug 10, 2016, 4:31 PM | | |
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Scott,
Could you review the attached email and give us your thoughts?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
——– Original message ——–
From: Matt Warren <matthewtwarren3@gmail.com>
Date: 08/10/2016 4:18 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: “Martin, Walter T” <wtmartin@columbiasc.net>
Subject: Tree question in parking lots vs solar parking canopy
Hey Todd, got a solar question/ favor to ask. Who would be the best person to ask about the city tree ordnance regarding one within 40 feet of each parking spot? See the attachment (page 3 really)…..if this is built, we would need to cut down trees to provide this solar canopy carport. My argument (even though you know I am a plant/tree guy) is that that ordinance is to provide shade to parking lots, we’ll this project would provide awesome shading and make clean energy. I know this idea is new to SC, but figure you would know who to ask.
Thanks man!
