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MIlVUTES OF TI� ORONO PLANNING COD�INIISSION MEETING Monday,November 17,2014 7:00 o'clock p.m. ,'} �� Schoenzeit stated the ublic com �I�'�'�► p ments received tonight negate the industry's comments regarding v��. flickering, shadows,and glare. Schoenzeit asked if the neighbor has a different location on the � neighboring property that he would fmd acceptable. Lanpher stated he was asked that same question in the early lawsuits and that in his view it is not his area to judge where it should be located. Lanpher noted in 2002,when the neighbors were requesting a variance to add on to their home,the neighbor agreed to no more structure on the property. Lanpher stated the neighboring property is small and that he cannot recommend any location since it would likely be violating hardcover and other setback requirements. Lanpher stated he would refer it back to the City since he does not feel it is his place to dictate the location of it and that this is a City issue and not a personal issue. Schoenzeit stated if it is moved, it could become someone else's issue. Lanpher stated if someone wants a wind turbine on their property, consideration should be based on each properiy individually. Lanpher stated in his view you cannot have them on properties that are two acres or less given the impacts it will have on the neighbors. Lanpher stated even if it is restricted to properties ten acres or greater,there still could be potential issues with visual impacts and setbacks given the different times the sun rises and sets. Lanpher noted the commercial wind farm operations are buying out the neighboring properties. Lanpher stated the question still remains as to how far is far enough and that all of the impacts are not all known at this point. Mack noted the work session in January is intended to be the ne�ct discussion point on the various code amendment topics that were discussed at the joint work session. Mack indicated this is one of the ongoing topics that the City will be looking at over the coming year and should be made a priority. Leskinen stated this topic is definitely at the top of the priority list for the work session. Landgraver moved,Schoenzeit seconded,to table Application No. 14-3700,City of Orono, Amendment of Zoning Code Chapter 78: Amend Section 78-1379 Regarding Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems to the January Planning Commission work session. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. Page 9 of 35