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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

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Bluestone Wind Visual Impact

A brief study of one turbine T38

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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

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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

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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.
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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

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Just how far IS 700 feet?

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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
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Current View

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My view of T38

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Farm before tornado

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Farm after tornado

Turbine T38 would be here

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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

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Taking of property rights

  • View
  • Noise
  • Infrasound
  • Flicker
  • Night view
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Safety concerns
  • Health concerns
  • Property devalued
  • Loss of quiet enjoyment
  • Environmental impact
  • Wildlife impact
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Questions?