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7. Noise Generation: Noise generated by ground -mounted solar energy systems and associated equipment and machinery shall conform to applicable state and local noise regulations, including the DEP's Division of Air Quality Noise Regulations, 310 CMR 7.10. 8. Fencing: Fencing around solar arrays shall provide a minimum 6" clearance between the fence bottom and the ground to allow passage of small wildlife. The Planning Board shall require resident style fencing where necessary to screen the solar energy systems year round from adjacent residences. 9. Land Clearing and Soil Erosion: Clearing of natural vegetation and topsoil shall be limited to what is necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of the ground -mounted solar energy system. No topsoil removed during construction shall be exported from the site. 10. Erosion Control and Stormwater: Erosion Control and Stormwater Management notation shall be included to show that adequate provisions against erosion and adverse impacts of runoff are appropriately mitigated. 11. Emergency Services: The ground -mounted solar energy system owner or operator shall provide a copy of the project summary, electrical schematic, and site plan to the Mashpee Fire Department and any other neighboring Fire Department upon request. Upon request the owner or operator shall cooperate with local emergency services in developing an emergency response plan. All means of shutting down the solar energy system shall be clearly marked. The owner or operator shall identify a responsible person for public inquiries throughout the life of the installation. Submitted by Petition Explanation: This section promotes the creation of new Solar Energy Systems Overlay District for small, medium and large-scale, ground -mounted solar energy systems on land with the Overlay District currently zoned R-5 and C-2 by providing standards for the placement, design, construction, operation, monitoring, modification and removal of such installations that address public safety, minimize impacts on scenic, natural and historic resources and for providing adequate financial assurance for the eventual decommissioning of such installation. The Board of Selectmen will make a recommendation on Article 28 at Town Meeting The Finance Committee will make a recommendation on Article 28 at Town Meeting Motion Made By The Petitioner Robert Mills I move the Town vote to approve Article 28 as printed in the warrant with the exception of the phrase, "or take any other action relating thereto." Motion postponed indefinitely at 7:32 PM Meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM THIS CONCLUDES THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING And you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting up attested copies thereof, one at the Town Hall, one at the Post Office, and one each on the bulletin boards, thirty days at least before said meeting. Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of said meeting.