03/07/2007 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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• Mr. Rowley determined the total amount t b $8, 073 - 95, including the 10 . There being no further Board comment the Chairman entertained a motion. MOTION: Dennis Bal arini made a Motion to accept a Performan- ce Guarantee in the amount of -$ , 07% . 00 with the. guarantee morales to be held in an escrow account by the Town Treasurer; which Motion was duly seconded by John Halachis and so voted unanimously. Tine -Chairman then declared a fire-minute recess. The Mare 7, 2007 Planning Board Meeting wa-s reconvened at . . Discussion - Wind Turbine Bylaw, Continued The Assistant Town Planner continued by presenting noise scale information provided by the Cape Cod Commission. I eco=is Toning Unique use and avoiding abandonment issues . There was discussion suggesting a requirement for a permanent covenant . Siting Considerations Map - The goad is to identify factors affecting the site including wind resources, land uses, zoning, municipal facilities, sensitive resources, and transmission lines . The- Chairman made reference to the Town of Bourne Bylaw entitled wind Energy Conversion system w ) , the purpose of which is to provide for the development and use of wind power as. an alternative energy source while protecting public health, safety and- welfare, preserving environmental, historic, and scenic resources. Said bylaw includes the conversion of wind to other forms of energy whether commercial or residential . she suggested this combined bylaw be used as a model for Mashpee, asking the Board Members to review and submit suggestions. The Chairman also recommended Cape and Islands Self- Reliance Corporation, frequently asked questions, websit . The Chairman asked Mr. Rowley if he could obtain a copy of the Wareham wind Bylaw; to which he agreed. 6