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Mr. Bra ington-Smith directed the Board to the Massachusetts Technology <br /> Collaborative website to view wind resource naps that have been.generated for any town <br /> in Massachusetts. Said maps will provide the wind resource at a pre-determined altitude <br /> typically designed for commercial scale wind. <br /> Thomas O'Hara expressed concern for the mounting of wind turbines onto the <br /> side of a home, wooden structures, and the impacts of vibration. However, the.model <br /> shown this evening and the proposed model are constructed onto a structural steel frame. <br /> He explained the Planning Board concern for inappropriate mounting ofturbines, the <br /> vibration factor--, onto the side of houses, which lead to the restriction in the bylaw. <br /> Mr. Bragington#Smith Mated that the mounting would have to be considered on an <br /> individual basis, Any structure would have to be inspected in order to determine whether <br /> or not it has the capacity to dandle the mount while protecting the interest of consumers <br /> and residents of the Town. He suggested the bylaw be structured to require an <br /> appropriate design for structural installation to be reviewed by a structural engineer <br /> and/or a com' petent building appraiser. It should always be documented that the structure <br /> can withstand the technology. <br /> He also informed the Board that the technology has advanced and proof has been <br /> well documented in the U.K. (regarding sound and vibration issues). He did agree that <br /> this technology is not appropriate for all structures, and that the proper procedure should { <br /> be followed. He suggested the Board review/consider each proposed site on its own <br /> merit. <br /> Mr. lowly asked how long this particular design has been mailable; to which <br /> Mr. r in t n-Smith responded, "About -years since it was actually designed over in <br /> the U.K." <br /> The Town Manner inquired about the cost effectiveness ofthe turbines; to which <br /> Mr. Bragington-Smith replied, `well, you know, that is going to be determined by the <br /> actual wind". The machine would be at maximum output at approximately 20-mph and <br /> that each site and particular wind characteristic will result in a different net bottom line. <br /> He also stated that the equipment is extremely agile and will adapt to the change in wind <br /> direction. <br /> fir. Bragington-Smith concluded-his presentation at this point, 9:05 p.m. <br /> The Chairman thanked him for an extremely informative presentation. <br /> The Chairman then recognized Megan Amsler, Executive Director, Cape Cod Self <br /> Reliance. <br /> Presentation <br /> 8 <br />