2009 Annual Report.pdf - Town of Milton
2009 Annual Report.pdf - Town of Milton
2009 Annual Report.pdf - Town of Milton
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site and by a study concluding that siting the wind turbine(s) on the<br />
selected site would minimize any adverse environmental consequences<br />
and any adverse impacts on historical or archeological sites. There shall<br />
be a showing that the shadow flicker impact on playing areas <strong>of</strong> any<br />
nearby golf course will be minimized.<br />
(b) Height: The wind turbine(s) shall in no event exceed 480 feet in<br />
height. If a lesser height will enable performance sufficient to make<br />
the turbine(s) project financially feasible to the town in a manner that<br />
efficiently generates the desired amount <strong>of</strong> electricity (not less than 1.5<br />
megawatts in rated capacity), the height <strong>of</strong> the wind turbine(s) shall<br />
not exceed such lesser height. The height <strong>of</strong> the tower and its location<br />
shall be approved by state and federal entities with jurisdiction.<br />
(c) Visual Appearance: The wind turbine(s) shall present a visually acceptable<br />
appearance. Its visual appearance on site, as viewed from both<br />
near and far, shall not have a significant adverse visual impact but shall<br />
blend with its site and environs as well as reasonably possible. In determining<br />
whether the visual appearance <strong>of</strong> the wind turbine is acceptable<br />
the Planning Board shall balance all relevant factors, including<br />
the national and local need for alternative energy sources and any practical<br />
ways in which the proposed wind turbine could be given a more<br />
acceptable visual appearance.<br />
(d) Noise: The wind turbine(s) and appurtenant equipment shall operate<br />
at all times at a low noise level. Quietness <strong>of</strong> operation shall be preserved<br />
throughout the wind turbine’s useful life. As the wind turbine<br />
ages, it shall be properly maintained and serviced so as to ensure continued<br />
quiet operation at all times. The wind turbine(s) and appurtenant<br />
equipment shall be the quietest available for the class and model <strong>of</strong><br />
turbine selected. The noise level <strong>of</strong> the wind turbine(s) shall be measured<br />
at the beginning <strong>of</strong> its actual operation and shall not thereafter be<br />
significantly increased in subsequent operations. Under no circumstances<br />
shall the noise level <strong>of</strong> actual operations <strong>of</strong> the wind turbine(s)<br />
and <strong>of</strong> the appurtenant equipment exceed the standards set in the Massachusetts<br />
DEP’s Noise Control Regulation, 310 CMR 7.10 or successor<br />
regulatory provision.<br />
(e) Ownership: The wind turbine(s) shall be constructed on town-owned<br />
land in such manner and under such terms and conditions as may be authorized<br />
by the Board <strong>of</strong> Selectmen using grants, gifts, and other financing.<br />
Following construction the wind turbine(s) shall be owned by<br />
the <strong>Town</strong>.<br />
(f) Operations: During its useful life or until such earlier time as its operations<br />
permanently cease, the wind turbine(s) shall be operated,<br />
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