Comment Letter O7 From: Donna Tisdale To: Harris, Susan; Koutoufidis, Nicholas Cc: Jacob, Dianne; Wilson, Adam Subject: Boulder Brush / Campo Wind DEIR PDS2019-ER-19-16-001 Date: Sunday, January 12, 2020 10:34:35 AM Attachments: BPG Campo Wind DEIS comments 7-8-19.pdf ECO Substation Amended Construction Water Supply Plan 7-3-13.pdf Bethany Wind Turbine Study Committee Report 1-25-2007.pdf Soitec DPEIR Dudek v Ponce_Tisdale 2-3-14.pdf Hello Susan and Nicholas, Please include the attached formal Campo Wind Boulder Brush DEIS comments as part of the formal record for the Boulder Brush / Campo Wind DEIR: PDS2019-ER-19-16-001, PDS2019-MUP-19-002. They were formally and timely submitted to the Bureau of Indian O7-1 Affairs and previous PDS Boulder Brush project manager, Bronwyn Brown, on July 8, 2019 as part of the formal record for the Campo Wind / Boulder Brush DEIS. According to Appendix A of the County's Boulder Brush / Campo Wind DEIR, released on 12/12/19, these comments were not included in preparation of the Boulder Brush / Campo Wind DEIR that includes analysis of the Campo Wind project proposed for tribal land. This is O7-2 a significant failure on behalf of the Planning and Development Services that must be corrected. Please confirm receipt of these documents and that they will be included in the DEIR record. O7-3 Regards, Donna Tisdale, Chair Boulevard Planning Group (BPG) 619-766-4170 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Donna Tisdale <[email protected]> Date: Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 10:31 AM Subject: Blvd PG - Campo Wind DEIS comments To: Hall, Harold <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>, Brown, Bronwyn <[email protected]> Good Morning, Please find the attached Boulevard Planning Group's comments on the Campo Wind / Boulder Brush DEIS with 3 attachments. O7-4 Please confirm receipt. Regards, Donna Tisdale 619-766-4170 O7-5 Report from the Bethany Wind Turbine Study Committee 25 January 2007 25 January 2007 Page 1 of 68 Table of Contents A)Introduction and Scope...................................................................................... 4 B)Definitions......................................................................................................... 5 C)Work to Date...................................................................................................... 7 D)Summary Findings............................................................................................. 9 E)Environmental / Health & Safety..................................................................... 10 1.Aesthetic / Quality of Life Impact.............................................................................. 10 2.Backup Power Issues................................................................................................. 12 3.Construction Disruption............................................................................................ 12 4.Earthquake / Seismic Effects..................................................................................... 14 5.Electronic & Electromagnetic Interference.............................................................. 15 6.Fire Risk & Fire Department Needs.......................................................................... 16 7.Ground Water Impact................................................................................................ 17 8.Hazards to Aviation................................................................................................... 18 9.High Wind Failure & Other Breakdowns...................................................................20 10.Ice Throw................................................................................................................. 22 O7-5 11.Lighting................................................................................................................... 23 Cont. 12.Lightning Protection................................................................................................ 25 13.Monitoring............................................................................................................... 26 14.Noise, Including Infrasonic .................................................................................... 27 15.Road Upkeep & Repair............................................................................................ 29 16.Security (Vandalism / Terrorism)............................................................................ 30 17.Shadow & Flicker Effects........................................................................................ 31 18.Siting & Placement Issues....................................................................................... 33 19.Storm Water Runoff, Erosion & Sedimentation...................................................... 34 20.Stray Voltage AKA Ground Current......................................................................... 34 21.Wildlife Effects........................................................................................................ 35 F)Legal................................................................................................................. 37 1.Decommissioning....................................................................................................... 37 2.Independent Oversight.............................................................................................. 39 3.Landowner Contract Control..................................................................................... 40 4.Legal Views from Albany & Elsewhere......................................................................40 5.Potential Lawsuits..................................................................................................... 41 25 January 2007 Page 2 of 68 6.Wind Rights............................................................................................................... 42 7.Setbacks.................................................................................................................... 43 8.Zoning........................................................................................................................ 47 G)Financial.......................................................................................................... 48 1.Agricultural Impact................................................................................................... 48 2.Effect on Property Values.......................................................................................... 49 3.Employment Issues.................................................................................................... 49 4.Lack of Competition...................................................................................................50 5.Loss of Property Use..................................................................................................50 6.Operating Permits..................................................................................................... 51 7.Payments to Landowners...........................................................................................51 8.PILOT – Approach...................................................................................................... 52 9.Depreciation and Financial Effects........................................................................... 53 10.Success in Other Countries – Trends.......................................................................55 H)Summary of Recommendations....................................................................... 57 1.Planning Considerations............................................................................................ 57 2.Permit / Application Process......................................................................................59 3.Construction.............................................................................................................. 60 3.Pre- and Post-Construction Testing........................................................................... 61 O7-5 4.Operations................................................................................................................. 62 Cont. 5.Decommissioning....................................................................................................... 62 I)Catalog of Attachments.................................................................................... 63 J)Committee Background.................................................................................... 67 K)Acknowledgments / Signoff............................................................................. 68 25 January 2007 Page 3 of 68 A) Introduction and Scope In November 2005, the Town Board of the Town of Bethany enacted a twelve (12) month moratorium on commercial wind energy conversion systems (CWECS) in the Town of Bethany. In November, 2006, the moratorium was extended for six (6) months. This moratorium was enacted and extended to allow the Town to take the time necessary to understand the possible ramifications of the placement of CWECS within the Town. To facilitate the gathering, compilation and understanding of available information on CWECS, the Town selected a citizens committee comprised of seven (7) residents, representing the diverse interests, occupations and viewpoints within the Town. Within this report are the findings of the committee to date, outlining major issues to be concerned with and recommended mitigation strategies. How