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Chaplin P&Z weighs allowing small wind turbines and notes commission vacancy, permits issued
Summary
At its July 10 meeting, the Chaplin Planning & Zoning Commission discussed whether to add provisions to allow small wind turbines to supplement solar, heard that four permits were issued, and acknowledged it must fill a vacant seat within 30 days; minutes were approved and the meeting adjourned.
The Chaplin Planning & Zoning Commission on July 10 discussed whether the town should adopt zoning language to allow small wind turbines as a supplement to residential or small-scale solar installations.
Alternate Bob Dubos raised the issue, asking whether any regulations exist for wind turbines and suggesting the commission consider adding a provision to permit small turbines to supplement solar. Commissioners did not adopt language or vote on an ordinance at the meeting; the item was entered for consideration.
Zoning Enforcement Officer Jay Gigliotti presented the monthly report and said four permits were issued; he also noted the commission is down one member and has 30 days to appoint a replacement, with the commission advised to contact the Regional Training Center for recommendations. The Fire Department reported it had voted to name a new fire pond "Founder’s Pond."
Chair Doug Dubitsky noted that a recently passed bill on low-income housing had been vetoed by the governor and that a special session was likely; Alternate Bob Dubos asked whether a population threshold would trigger town obligations and said Chaplin's required "fair share" would be 80 low-income housing units, as stated in the meeting. The commission approved the June 12 minutes (motion by Helen Weingart, second by Bob Dubos) with an abstention from Dave Garceau, and later adjourned at 7:58 PM on a motion by Bob Dubos, seconded by Dave Garceau.
No ordinance language, formal referrals to staff, or deadlines to draft regulations on wind turbines were recorded in the meeting notes.
