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1VIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 17,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. �' <br /> Peter Lanpher, 1380 Rest Point Road, stated they have 100 feet of lakeshore. Lanpher displayed a pic�iE"r' <br /> of their property from the shoreline. Lanpher indicated they are the direct neighbors of an individual who �� .� <br /> � <br /> has installed four wind turbines on their property,with the three smaller ones currently being in operation. <br /> Lanpher stated he is here tonight because he would like to show the Planning Commission the impact this <br /> situation has had on their properiy and their lives. <br /> Lanpher indicated he has a series of short videos which he will show. Lanpher noted he has given <br /> presentations at other planning commissions in other cities so they could have some insight for their <br /> policies. <br /> Lanpher stated the first video shows the large turbine not spinning but the roof-mounted turbine spinning. <br /> Landgraver asked if the sound on the video is the wind or the turbine. <br /> Lanpher stated that is probably the wind and not the turbine. Lanpher pointed out the wind turbine that is <br /> located 18 inches from their property line down at the shoreline. Lanpher stated there is already an <br /> ordinance in place prohibiting structures within the 0-75 foot zone and that the larger turbine is within the <br /> 0-75 foot zone as well as one of the smaller generators. <br /> Lanpher stated the next video shows the shadows that the wind turbines cause in their house as well as the <br /> glare off of the wind turbine. Lanpher sta.ted they have been dealing with that for over four years. <br /> Lanpher stated the next video shows the 30-foot turbine and the shadow it creates. The shadow extends <br /> across his property over to the opposite neighbor's fence. Our concern is the impact that these have over <br /> a longer distance. While the CiTy is looking at a 300-foot setback,that may need to be exarnined,that <br /> depending on location and how the sun sets the shadow may extend more than 300 feet. Even if the <br /> blades are painted black,there will be a shadow. <br /> The next video shows the same 30-foot turbine and the impact it has on the inside of the home. Lanpher <br /> noted the shadows and glare does not happen all year long but happens at specific times during the year. <br /> Lanpner stated their view from the kitchen and deck is also impacted by the glare coming off of the wind <br /> turbine. <br /> Page 6 of 35 <br />