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.' M!~utes of Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1981 fall, it could hit only a corner of the Johnson house to the northeast; said he would assume liability for such an unlikely occurrenee. Lambros stated that the tower generator is very quiet; auto.atieal- ly feathers as it speedsup in strong winds; does not cut in until 10 mph. Lambros said the specifications for the tower are available; described the 8-foot pads which support the tower; suggested that the issue we are addressing is "energy", not the boathouse and storage buildings he happens to have on. his prop- erty, allude. to by neighborhood residents. . Hrs.Sheehy seid the vacant lot to the west of Lambros is the besch easement for Arden 3 residents where children play and swim; is concerned about the safety; opposes the tower height for aes- thetic and safety reasons. Shirley Ludlow said we hsve a Zoning Ordinsnce with regulations; feels they should be enforced; noted that the visibility of the tower will negatively impact the entire area; feele it is inap- propriate at this time; concerns of the neighbora should out-. weigh the whime of Mr. Lambros; the noise factor should definitely be checked before any consideration of approval. McAlliater asked how many of the Planning Commission or Council have actually looked and lietened to a tower in operation; eaid she went to Plymouth for this purpose and found the tower to be very quiet - a Redwing Rlackbird covered the noiee of the gener- ator; is in favor of the wind generator. Johnson asked whether the tower would have routine inspection and maintenance? Lambroe said it would be under a yearly .aintenance progrem; aa.e as painting and roofing your house; said ,the inetal-. lar/dealer would .aintain the tower on a yearly basis, or twice a year, if necessary. Hollenhorst aeked the affect on tbe grid should a breakdown occur. La.bros said it would not affect the grid; does not interfere with electric power of other people. Woodburn queried the economics; appears costa will exceed the anticipated savings. Johnson suggested that La.bros raduce the tower height to 80' or less, to just above the tree tops; aeked if Lambros ie proving a theory that it will work. Lambroe said he is certain it will work; an 80' tower would sac- rifice about 20% of the electricity generated by a 100' tower; tower should bar at 'leastl0 feet above obstacles. Lambros said he won't "get rich" on it; anticipatee $50 - $60/month from NSP; cost of tower will be $18,000 - $20,000. McAllister suggested that the cost of the tower, and whether or not Lambros' NSP bill is reduced, are not Council's concern; feele he has a right to do what he wants in hie own yard. . Ludlow eaid she strongly disagrees with allowing people to put things in their yards which are in violation of the ordinances; feels this is an inappropriate structure at this time and probably a business venture. Lambros ssid that the thought has crossed his mind to act as a Balesman, but this is not germain to the application; might want to pursue this at a later date. Miller noted that two variances are involved; a. setback variance - tower height exceeda the aetback, as proposed. b. tower height exceeds height of principle structure. McAllis te r moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Counci 1 gran t a Special Use Permit for the wind generator with the following contingenciee: -5-