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protect the general health, safety and welfare of the city. As with cell towers the city created <br />zoning laws to regulate and control the placement of WECS towers. The issues of being <br />economically feasible, wind turbine syndrome and other issues are valid concerns; however it is <br />not the burden of the Commission to answer such questions. <br />Mr. Lasko reviewed the June l Oth meeting and said the ordinances, minutes and exhibits <br />discussed were available for viewing or downloading at the North Olmsted website. The <br />evening's discussions should be focused on possible wording, concerns or modifications which <br />Council may want to address once they receive the Commission's report. A letter from Mr. John <br />Dunn was received which would be incorporated into the minutes. <br />Mr. Wirtz suggested incorporating proof that proper maintenance inspection and noise level tests <br />reports are completed yearly. The applicant should be required to provide a deposit equal to the <br />cost of having the system removed in case it's abandoned. Mr. Dufala said his concerns are the <br />noise level and who would be responsible for the WECS once it is no longer economically <br />feasible. It's a good thing that the city is addressing the issue, but assurances should be taken to <br />inake sure the systems do not become a burden to the tax payers. <br />Mr. Nagy said the ordinance could result in multiple towers near his home and his home will be <br />devalued. He is not sure about the integrity of allowing WECS on residential property nor is the <br />ordinance clear about systems falling over property lines. Mr. Lasko noted the discussion of <br />June l Ot" addressed Mr. Nagy's questions about allotted size versus lot sizes and fall zone. Mr. <br />Nagy was concerned about the impact of multiple WECS on sound levels. Ms. Webb asked if <br />there had been an environmental study performed as windmills have an ecological affect and <br />EPA would have to be notified. She cited a wind study in Cleveland where it was found that <br />there isn't enough wind to install windmills in the area. <br />Mr. Corell thanked the city for addressing the topic as it is important that the residents are heard <br />and the city stay ahead of the technology curve. He asked if the city was looking at future <br />technology besides addressing systems which are already becoming outdated. He questioned <br />wind speeds which could fall systems and Mr. Rerko said WECS are built with brealcing systems <br />and during high wind, the system shuts down which if properly maintained would keep the <br />system from falling. Mr. Corell said there was noise cancelling technology available which <br />should be required to be installed with the wind systems to minimize decibel readings. Also a <br />wind study of North Olmsted should be conducted to find out if such systems are feasible for the <br />area. Mr. Schiely asked the cost of one wind system and who would pay for its installation and <br />maintenance. Mr. Rerko said that there are at least a thousand type turbines and the costs to <br />install and maintain a system would be based on the system chosen. The applicant would be <br />responsible for the purchase, instillation and maintenance. Mr. Evans said he had a map showing <br />wind levels in Ohio which shows North Olmsted does not have enough wind to power a WECS. <br />The city should first conduct a wind study before creating ordinances addressing them. <br />Ms. Puinno said she spolce to Mr. Matson who said the schools wanted to install an atmospheric <br />tower to test winds at the middle school. Now the city is addressing overlays and the instillation <br />of windmills. Mr. Laslco said that the city was not addressing a particular proposal and the <br />discussion of the overlay district would be addressed through ordinance 2009-64. Ms. Puinno <br />2