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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].
Zoning Considerations (continued)E. The <strong>Commission</strong>’s DRI regulations (Section 7 – Findings) contain a similar balancing test.In order to approve the project, the <strong>Commission</strong> must find that:“The probable benefit from the proposed project is greater than the probable detriment”.F. The proposed turbine side is the subject of significant additional protective overlayprovisions:1. Bournedale District of Critical Planning Concern [DCPC]2. Flexible Resource Development [Bourne Zoning By-laws 2700]3. Bournedale Overlay District [Bourne Zoning By-laws 4300]4. Scenic Development District [Bourne Zoning By-laws 2230]5. Environmental Controls [Bourne Zoning By-laws 3400]The goals of these overlay protections are summarized in the DCPC Ordinance:“The protection of the Buzzards Bay and North Sagamore Water ResourceDistricts…natural resource interests….wellhead protection areas, rare wildlife habitat,wetlands and vernal pools…historic and archaeological resources, historiclandscapes, Native American ways and settlement areas, scenic roads, and thecharacter of this rural landscape…A purpose of the District shall be to protectagainst development which would negatively impact the resources…”
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