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with Ms. Laurent regarding the plans for the area. The Chair noted that Chuckie Green had notified <br /> her of available land on Route 28 set aside for parking for a trailhead and suggested that Footbridge <br /> and Trails be added as an agenda item. <br /> Historic District Commission-No meeting,but one was being scheduled. <br /> Military Civilian Advisory Council-Mr. Phelan reported that he would be attending a meeting <br /> at the end of January. <br /> UPDATES FROM TOWN PLANNER <br /> Solar Energy Systems Zoning Proposal-Mr. Lehrer reported that he consolidated the use <br /> document and proposed that solar energy systems be divided into small, medium and large, as <br /> identified by the State. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that State law did not allow municipalities to prohibit <br /> solar, but could place reasonable restrictions through the Special Permit process with stacking and <br /> setbacks. Mr. Lehrer had not yet included a purpose in the draft or the smaller frontage requirement. <br /> There was discussion regarding the definitions of the solar arrays. <br /> The Chair suggested that the small array should include height limitations and protection from glare <br /> for neighbors. Mr. Lehrer suggested that recommendations may be available in the State document. <br /> The Chair also suggested that the systems should have a setback of at least 100 feet from a public or <br /> private way. Mr. Rowley recommended reducing or expanding the setback in the event that greater <br /> protections may be needed. Regarding height, Mr. Lehrer noted that the State had mandated that <br /> access to sunlight could not be limited, but he would look into the issue further. There was discussion <br /> regarding proximity of and sound from inverters. Mr. Rowley referenced El and E3, and setback <br /> restrictions, suggesting wording"notwithstanding minimum setbacks. The Chair felt that arrays <br /> should be at least 50 feet away from conservation lands. Regarding visual impact mitigation, Mr. <br /> Lehrer confirmed that it appeared in#8 with screening or fencing if necessary. Mr. Rowley suggested <br /> consideration of potential visual impacts that could be related to grading, recommending possibly <br /> requiring a cross sectional profile to depict potential visual impacts. Mr. Lehrer would add the item to <br /> the draft. The Chair requested that maintenance of vegetation be mechanical. It was believed that car <br /> ports were categorized as small scale arrays, but Mr. Lehrer would research it further. <br /> CONSULTING ENGINEER REPORT <br /> Nothing additional at this time. <br /> CORRESPONDENCE <br /> November 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report for South Cape Village N=4.52 <br /> October 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report for South Cape Village N=4.40 <br /> September 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report for South Cape Village N=3.40 <br /> August 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report for South Cape Village N=3.40 <br /> July 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report for South Cape Village N=6.50 <br /> June 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report for South Cape Village N=5.90 <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Callahan seconded the motion. All <br /> voted unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. <br /> 7 <br />