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Wind Projects Local Zoning Approval Presented by Robert Burgdorf Nixon Peabody LLP

Wind Projects Local Zoning Approval Presented by Robert Burgdorf Nixon Peabody LLP. Typical Siting Issues. Aesthetics Avian Collision Ice Shedding Noise Shadow Flicker Aviation Safety Telecom Interference Property Values. Case Study. Background Moratorium Opposition Federal Court

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Wind Projects Local Zoning Approval Presented by Robert Burgdorf Nixon Peabody LLP

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  1. Wind ProjectsLocal Zoning ApprovalPresented by Robert BurgdorfNixon Peabody LLP

  2. Typical Siting Issues • Aesthetics • Avian Collision • Ice Shedding • Noise • Shadow Flicker • Aviation Safety • Telecom Interference • Property Values

  3. Case Study • Background • Moratorium • Opposition • Federal Court • New Online Ordinance • Substation

  4. http://www.batr.net/cohoctonwindwatch/

  5. Aesthetics How big is a 2-MW wind turbine? This picture shows one compared to a Boeing 747 jumbo jet.

  6. http://www.batr.net/cohoctonwindwatch/

  7. Case Study • Background • Moratorium • Opposition • Federal Court • New Online Ordinance • Substation

  8. Public Utility • Essential Service • Location sensitive (“need” to be there) • Power Lines • Water Tank • Substation • Cell Tower • Turbine • Town can reasonably regulate, but not prohibit

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