Bluestone Wind Visual Impact A brief study of one turbine T38
Bluestone Resource Book ● Available at http://www.calpine.com/bluestonewind ● The document was last revised April 19, 2019 ● Shows several “Visual Simulations” ● Prior to the last revision – Many of the simulations stated they would only be visible by “locals” – Now it reads visible to “locals and tourists”. Who else is there? – The turbines appear smaller now in the simulations – Some turbines have been removed from views, while still in plan
Viewpoint 102 ● Marsh Pond State Forest, nearest turbine 1.6 miles ● Intersection of Bryce Road and Marsh Pond Road ● A lot of weekend traffic from campers, kayakers, fishermen ● Locals use the roads to walk, run, bicycle ● During the week there is very little traffic on the road ● Currently it is silent except for birds as one stands next to the pond
Why these revisions? ● Why were turbines removed from the photos? – “The 2018 simulation depicts nine turbines rising prominently above the middle ground tree line.” ~ Bluestone Resource Book – Only 5 are visible, were turbines removed from the project? No. ● Why are the turbines suddenly smaller? – Have they decided not to use the 700’ towers? No. ● This revision is solely to present a less obtrusive view.
Why the limited number of views? ● Limited views lessen perceived impact ● Views from secluded places, like Marsh Pond, give the perception that only a few people will be impacted – Remember, this view is 1.6 miles from the nearest turbine ● Every single person in the town should be given one of these simulations from their vantage point
Just how far IS 700 feet?
T38 ● Proposed on the George Merich property on the Gill Road. ● It currently is the closest turbine to my home ● It sits on top of a 500’ hill overlooking my property ● I did not sign a good neighbor agreement
Current View
My view of T38
Farm before tornado
Farm after tornado Turbine T38 would be here
T38 ● Proposed in the path of the 1998 tornado ● Proposed near a person with a cardiac condition ● Visible to every resident of Farnham Road – Nearly all of them have No Turbines! signs in their yard
Taking of property rights ● View ● Safety concerns ● Noise ● Health concerns ● Infrasound ● Property devalued ● Flicker ● Loss of quiet enjoyment ● Night view ● Environmental impact ● Sleep disturbance ● Wildlife impact
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