1.5 kilometers Dr. Chris Hanning (UK) - Cape Cod Commission

Zoning ConsiderationsA. NGW proposes to build 5 of the largest wind turbines ever seen in New England on landthat is zoned RESIDENTIAL. While the Bourne Zoning By-law allows this kind of use in thiszone, nowhere does it suggest or require such enormous turbines.B. In fact, the Bourne Zoning By-law requires a careful balancing:“The purpose of this section is to provide for the development and use of wind poweras an alternative energy source, while protecting public health, safety and welfare,preserving environmental, historic and scenic resources, controlling noise levels andpreventing electromagnetic interference.” [Section 3461]C. All special permits under the Bourne Zoning By-law (including this application) must meetanother balancing test:“Special Permits may be granted by the SPGA after demonstration by the applicantthat the proposed use will not have adverse effects which over-balance itsbeneficial effects for either the neighborhood or the Town, in view of the particularcharacteristics of the site and of the proposal in relation to that site.” [Section 1331]D. Further, the wind turbine by-law reads: “The Planning Board shall grant a Special Permitonly if it finds that the proposal complies with the provision of this By-law (includingallowed waivers and imposed restrictions), taking into consideration among otherthings….the location of the WECS in relation to ….dwellings.” [Section 3464].