Monday, June 05, 2006

The Safety Issues - bullet points OEIS/safety - Steve Trude

The wake affect and setbacks need to be of a sufficient distance so not to encroach upon neighboring townships. Wayland, Naples and Prattsburgh town lines deserve greater setbacks. Recommend same setback as from any residential structure.

Minimum setbacks need to be placed at maximum ice throw and wake affect from any public road in order to protect the safety of motorists and tourists. Set backs from roads should be at least 2000 feet to protect the public.

Minimum setbacks along neighboring property lines need to great enough to allow the full use of future building on the adjacent land.

Fencing has to be sufficient to protect the public/ hunters/ snowmobilers/ 4 wheelers/ children with fences 360 degrees, this has not been addressed. Fencing protection from ice throw and stray voltage should be 300 feet minimum.

Setbacks need to address the health risks to residents from low frequency noise. Without sufficient setbacks to avert the adverse affects of low frequency noise, residents would be subject to chronic and unbearable living conditions.

3.10.2.2.4 (fire) "Generally any emergency/ fire situation at a wind turbine site or substation that are beyond the capabilities of the local service providers will be the responsibility of the project owner/ operator..........VERY vague.

3.10.1.4 Fire and safety emergency response needs a specific route plan and method for first responders. 45 minutes response time does not provide adequate protection.

Pilot Program is optional for the Town. The state is also watching to see how the towns are splitting up revenue so they can adjust the programs that go to the towns.

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