city of gloucester wind turbine siting. background prior to may 17, 2007 – wind energy conversion...
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City of Gloucester Wind Turbine Siting
Background
Prior to May 17, 2007– Wind Energy Conversion Devices– Special Permitted in any district by ZBA– Footnote Standard:WECD shall be set back from every property line
by a distance equal to its height (to tip of blade) except where a “fall area” easement is obtain, enclosed by 6’ fencing and anti-climbing devices as approved by Building Inspector
Context Ordinance Development
Varian Semiconductor’s proposal for two commercial sized turbines
Statewide discussions about Cape Wind Renewable Energy Evaluation Assistance and
Design and Construction Incentives/grants Increasing Energy Cost - GHGE Inadequacy of existing ordinance to address
siting criteria and concerns (noise, shadow flicker, etc.)
Approach
Encourage or Restrict? Accessory or Principal Use? Where in the community?
Encourage use as an accessory use throughout the community with differing standards for supporting residential and non-residential uses
Resulting Ordinances
Residential Districts– ZBA Special Permit on lots greater than
40K sqft, maximum height 150’– Dimensional standards may be reduced
Commercial/Industrial Districts– CC Special Permit with max height 500’,
50’ from building, 150’ abutting property lines, 100’ public ways or rotor blade length, flexible relief
Successful Siting
33 Emerson Avenue
33 Emerson Avenue
•Located in a General Industrial District•Proposed 131’ Monopole, 180’ Tip of Blade, 250kw installation
•Adjacent land uses mix of commercial, industrial, utility and residential (~0.1 mi)
•Accessory to proposed office complex
Successful Siting
Varian Semiconductor - Blackburn
Varian Semiconductor - Blackburn
•Located in a Business Park District•Proposed 328’ Monopole, ~485’ Tip of Blade, 2.5 mw installations
•Adjacent land uses mix of commercial and industrial (residential ~0.25 mi)
•Accessory to existing manufacturing plant
Next Steps for Consideration
•Principal Use•Potential expanded allowance by district with adequate controls
•Municipal Projects (accessory and potential principal use)