Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Mr. Walberg’s requested written amendments

As of 2:39PM, 12-19-2012 these floor motions are being suggested by members of the Boone County Board concerning the text amendment regarding wind farms.

Floor Motions for

ORDINANCE NO. 12-40

#1.

4.8.7.H(7) From a gas pipeline or hazardous liquid pipeline, underground water main or easements for such utilities: Three times (3x) the WECS tower height.

Change to:

4.8.7.H(7) From easements for a gas pipeline, hazardous liquid pipeline and underground water main: Three times (3x) the WECS tower height.

#2.

4.8.13.E(3) Adjustments to the financial assurance amount that reflect changes in the decommissioning costs and salvage values shall be submitted every five years and shall be adjusted for inflation and other factors. The escrow account shall be adjusted accordingly within six months of receiving the updated information as determined by an Illinois professional engineer.

Change to:

4.8.13.E(13) Adjustments to the financial assurance amount that reflect changes in the decommissioning costs and salvage values shall be submitted every five years and shall be adjusted for inflation and other factors. The escrow account shall be adjusted accordingly within six months of receiving the updated information as determined by an Illinois professional engineer. Failure to provide financial assurance as outlined herein shall be considered a cessation of operation.

#3.

4.8.7.H(7) From easements for a gas pipeline, hazardous liquid pipeline and underground water main: Three times (3x) the WECS tower height.

Change to:

4.8.7.H(7) From easements for a gas pipeline, hazardous liquid pipeline and underground water main: Three times (3x) or 1500 feet, whichever is greater, of the WECS tower height.

#4.

4.8.7.H(2) From non-participating property lines: Three times (3x) the WECS tower height from non-participating property line. The distance shall be measured from the point of the property line closest to the WECS tower-foundation. The owner of the property may waive this setback requirement but in no case shall a WECS tower be located closer to a property line than 1,200 feet. The applicant does not need to obtain a variance from the county upon waiver by either the county or property owner of this setback requirement. Any waiver of this setback shall run with the land and be recorded as part of the chain of title in the deed of the subject property.

Change to:

4.8.7.H(2) From non-participating property lines: Three times (3x) the WECS tower height from non-participating property line. The distance shall be measured from the point of the property line closest to the WECS tower-foundation. The owner of the property may waive this setback requirement but in no case shall a WECS tower be located closer to a property line than 1,200 feet. The applicant does not need to obtain a variance from the county upon waiver by the property owner of this setback requirement. Any waiver of this setback shall run with the land and be recorded as part of the chain of title in the deed of the subject property.

#5

4.8.7.H(5);

4.8.7.H(6);

4.8.7.H(7); (on all three ordinances add the words) or 1,500 feet, whichever is greater in each sentence that reads:

Three times (3x) the WECS tower height.

ALL 3 AMENDMENTS WILL THEN HAVE A SENTENCE THAT WILL READ:

Three times (3x) or 1500 feet, whichever is greater, the WECS tower height.

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