04-07-2010 Regional Planning Regular Meeting PacketHall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Regular Meeting Packet
Commission Members:
Regional Planning Director:Chad Nabity
Technician:
Edwin Maslonka
Secretary:
Rose Woods
6:00:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Ray Aguilar Grand Island
John Amick Hall County
Karen Bredthauer Grand Island Vice Chairperson
Julie Connelly Grand Island
Scott Eriksen Grand Island
Mark Haskins Hall County
Bill Hayes Doniphan
Jaye Monter Cairo
Pat O'Neill Hall County Chairperson
Deb Reynolds Hall County
Leslie Ruge Alda Secretary
Don Snodgrass Wood River
Hall County Regional Planning Commission
Call to Order
Roll Call
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Hall County Regional Planning Commission
Item -1
April Summary
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Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Regular Meeting
Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Staff Contact:
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Staff Recommendation Summary
For Regional Planning Commission Meeting
April 7, 2010
4. Public Hearing - Text Amendment - Amendment to be considered pertain to
§36-103 Wind Energy Systems, Grand Island City Zoning Regulations, §6.03
Wind Energy Installation, Hall County Zoning Regulations, and §7.15 Wind
Energy Systems, Alda, Cairo, Doniphan and Wood River Zoning Regulations.
(C-13-2010 ALL). See Full Recommendation
Consent Agenda
5. Final Plat – Ohlman Farms Subdivision– located north of Burmood Rd.,
and west of McGuire Rd., in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 3.117
acres. (1 Lot). This splits an existing farmstead from a parcel of 20 acres or
more.
6. Final Plat – Lake View Acres Subdivision – located north of White Cloud
Road and west of 80th Rd., in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 2.1704
acres. (1 Lot). This splits an existing farmstead from a parcel of 20 acres or
more.
7. Final Plat – Redwing Acres Subdivision, located north of White Cloud
Road and west of 80th Rd., in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 1.549
acres. (1 Lot). This splits an existing farmstead from a parcel of 20 acres or
more.
Item E2
March Meeting minutes
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Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Regular Meeting
Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Staff Contact:
Hall County Regional Planning Commission
THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF HALL COUNTY, GRAND ISLAND,
WOOD RIVER AND THE VILLAGES OF ALDA, CAIRO, AND DONIPHAN, NEBRASKA
Minutes
for
March 3, 2010
The meeting of the Regional Planning Commission was held Wednesday, February 3 ,
2010, in the Community Meeting Room - City Hall – Grand Island, Nebraska. Notice of
this meeting appeared in the "Grand Island Independent" January 23, 2010.
Present: Pat O’Neill Leslie Ruge
John Amick Karen Bredthauer
Mark Haskins Don Snodgrass
Julie Connelly Scott Eriksen
Absent: Deb Reynolds, Ray Aguilar, Bill Hayes and Jaye Monter
Other:
Staff: Chad Nabity, Rose Woods
Press:
1. Call to order.
Chairman O’Neill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He stated that
this was a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State
of Nebraska. He noted that the requirements for an open meeting were
posted on the wall in the room and easily accessible to anyone who may
be interested in reading them.
2. Minutes of February 3, 2010 meeting.
A motion was made by Ruge and seconded by Bredthauer, to approve the
Minutes of the February 3 , 2010 meeting as presented.
The motion carried with 8 members present and 6 voting in favor (Amick,
O’Neill, Ruge, Eriksen, Bredthauer, Snodgrass, Haskins, and Connelly).
3. Request time to speak.
Ron Miller, 704 S Cherry, Grand Island, requested time to speak on item #
5.
4. Public Hearing – Annexation - Property located at 3609 E US Hwy 30 and 803
N Shady Bend Rd., in the 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island. A
map and exact legal description are available at the Hall County Regional
Planning Department located within Grand Island City Hall. (C-10-2010GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained this property is contiguous with the Grand Island City Limits.
The owners have requested that Shady Bend Subdivision be approved as an
addition to the City.
These properties are within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical Service District.
These properties are all within the Cedar Hollow/Northwest School District.
These annexations will not impact the two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of
Grand Island.
Water is available to the property. Sewer is available to the property. This
property is within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical Service District. This
property is within the Northwest School District. Annexing this property will not
impact the two mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Haskins and seconded by Eriksen, to recommend
approval of the Annexation of property located at 3609 E US Hwy 30 and
803 N Shady Bend Rd as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 8 members present
all voting in favor (Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Eriksen, Haskins, Bredthauer,
Connelly, Snodgrass) and no member present voting against.
5. Public Hearing – Rezone – A request to rezone 435 Stuhr Rd., from M1 Light
Manufacturing to M2 Heavy Manufacturing, located east of Stuhr Rd., and north
of Swift Rd., in the City of Grand Island. (C-11-2010GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained this request to rezone approximately 80 acres of land east of
the Stuhr Road between Swift Road and Seedling Mile Road from M1 Light
Manufacturing to M2 Heavy Manufacturing. JBS Swift has purchased this
property and plans to expand their current operation in the area to this property
beginning with the construction of a 2500 spot employee parking lot.
Ron Miller, 704 S Cherry, Grand Island, NE, spoke against the rezone request.
Miller stated he lives southwest of the Swift plant. He urged the Commission not
to allow JBS to expand in any way until it gets rid of its odor issues that have
plagued the city for 25 years. Miller stated it’s an “ungodly gagging smell that
makes you sick”. The odor comes through closed doors and windows in the
wintertime and requires constant running of air-conditioner in the summer
because it’s too smelly to open the windows or spend any time outside. Miller
stated by JBS relocating their parking lot would allow JBS to expand the plant
into the old parking lot.
Amick spoke about what the future plans were for the historical house located on
the property and hoped JBS would preserve the old house and work with the
Historical Society to move the house versus tearing it down.
O’Neill commented that JBS was a terrible neighbor, he commented they
routinely spill waste from the plant on the road and continues to lie about what it
has done, and finds it’s easier and cheaper to pay fines for sloppy operations
rather than doing things right.
O’Neill asked City Council liaison to let the rest of the Council know of his
dissatisfaction of the way JBS has handled things. He asked they take into
account Swift’s track record and that they reject the company’s plan when the
Council addresses the company’s plan at the March 23, Council meeting.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Ruge, seconded by Haskins to approve the rezone
request of 435 Stuhr Rd., from M1 - Light Manufacturing to M2 – Heavy
Manufacturing, as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 7 members present voting
in favor, (O’Neill, Ruge, Eriksen, Haskins, Bredthauer, Connelly, Snodgrass) and
one member voting against (Amick).
6. Public Hearing - Text Amendment - Amendments to be considered pertain to
Sections 36-72 Light Manufacturing and 36-73 Heavy Manufacturing and
Appendix A to allow a parking lot as a permitted principal use in these districts;
and proposed amendments to 36.102 Landscaping Regulations including
landscaping along federal and state funded highways and landscaping for
parking lots with more than 500 spaces. (C-12-2010GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained the request concerning amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance for the City of Grand Island and its 2 mile extra-territorial
jurisdiction. Amendments to be considered pertain to Sections 36-72 Light
Manufacturing and 36-73 Heavy Manufacturing and Appendix A to allow a
parking lot as a permitted principal use in these districts; and proposed
amendments to 36.102 Landscaping Regulations including landscaping along
federal and state funded highways and landscaping for parking lots with more
than 500 spaces.
The changes proposed as attached were suggest by City of Grand Island
Staff and/or requested by JBS Swift. JBS Swift specifically requested
changes to the M2 zoning district to allow parking lots as a principal use and
amendments to the landscaping regulations to make special provisions for
large parking lots (more than 500 spaces that incorporate rain basins into the
design of the parking lot. City staff has suggested adding parking lots as a
permitted use in the M1 Light Manufacturing zone; amending Appendix A the
Land Use Matrix to include parking lots and the zones they are allowed in;
and removing the requirement for a 30 foot landscaping buffer along federal
and state funded highways.
A motion was made by Amick and seconded by Haskins, to recommend approval
to amend the parking regulations pertaining to §36-72 Light Manufacturing and
§36-73 Heavy Manufacturing and Appendix A to allow a parking lot as permitted
principal use in these districts as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 8 members present,
8 voting in favor (Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Haskins, Eriksen, Bredthauer,
Connelly, Snodgrass) and no member present voting against.
Consent Agenda
7. Final Plat – Shady Bend Subdivision, located west of Shady Bend Rd. and south
of US Hwy 30, in the 2 -mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island.
Consisting of 2.441 acres. (2 Lots).
8. Final Plat - JBS Subdivision, located east of Stuhr Rd., and north of Swift Rd., in
the City of Grand Island. Consisting of approximately 73 acres more or less. (2
Lots).
9. Final Plat – Meadowlark West Eighth Subdivision, located north of Faidley
Avenue and east of Allen Drive., i n the City of Grand Island. Consisting of 3.69
acres. (2 Lots).
10. Final Plat – A and E Subdivision, located south of NE Hwy 2 and west of 70th
Rd., in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 1.925 acres. (1 Lot).
A motion was made by Bredthauer and seconded by Ruge to approve the plats
as presented on the Consent Agenda. A roll call vote was taken and the motion
passed with 8 members present (Amick, O’Neill, Ruge, Haskins, Eriksen,
Bredthauer, Snodgrass, Connelly) voting in favor and no member present
abstaining.
11. Planning Director’s Report
Nabity spoke about O’Neill receiving the Outstanding Appointed Official Award
he was awarded at the NPZA banquet. Nabity said he was still going over
changes for the review of the Wind/Tower Regulations with area communities.
12. Next Meeting April 7, 2010
13. Adjourn
Chairman O’Neill adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
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Leslie Ruge, Secretary
by Rose Woods
Item F3
Text Amendment
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Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Regular Meeting
Hall County Regional Planning
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Staff Contact:
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Agenda Item #4
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
March 23, 2010
SUBJECT:
Concerning amendments to the Zoning Resolution for Hall County, the Zoning
Ordinances for Wood River, Alda, Cairo, and Doniphan and their 1 mile extra-
territorial jurisdiction, and the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Grand Island and its
2 mile extra-territorial jurisdiction. Changes are being proposed to he following
sections of each resolution or ordinance :Wind Energy Systems sections for Hall
County (§6.03 Wind Energy Installation), Grand Island (§36-103 Wind Energy
Systems), Wood River, Alda, Doniphan and Cairo (§7.15 Wind Energy Systems), the
proposed changes will repeal the existing regulations and replace them with updated
regulations including micro, small and commercial wind energy conversion systems
and regulations to allow all three sizes under differing circumstances (C-13-2010All)
PROPOSAL:
The proposed changes are attached.
The existing sections will be replaced with the new regulations as proposed.
OVERVIEW:
Wind energy is an evolving technology that is impacting landuse in central Nebraska. It
is now possible to buy a 600W wind turbine at Menards. It is inevitable that people will
begin putting up wind generation units. We need to have regulations in place that define
how and where this can be done before people put them up.
The regulations for the City of Grand Island were modified in 2009 to accommodate the
changing technology and staff is recommending additional changes. The regulations
regarding wind energy systems for Hall County, Wood River, Alda, Cairo and Doniphan
have not been modified since they were adopted in 2004. Planning Commission Staff is
recommending similar regulations for all of the entities served by the Hall County
Planning Department. Each entity will have the opportunity to review, modify and
potentially adopt these regulations. These regulations will define 3 types of wind energy
systems based in the generation capacity and the size of the units. Some form of wind
generation would be permitted in all zoning districts.
Wind Energy Conversion Systems:
Micro Wind Energy Conversion Systems:
Micro Wind Energy Conversion System (MWECS) shall mean a wind energy
conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower, and associated control or conversion
electronics, which has a rated capacity of not more than 5 kW and which is intended to primarily
reduce on-site consumption of utility power. Rotor Diameter shall not exceed 7 feet.
MWECS would be allowed in all zoning districts and on all lots with a permitted
principal use as long as the system as constructed conforms to the standards defined in
the regulations. There is no maximum height limitation, but height would be limited by
fall zone and FAA regulations and impact on nearby regulated airports. Wind Turbines
with a rotor diameter of greater than 7 feet but rated capacities of less than 5kW would be
considered small wind energy conversion systems.
Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Small Wind Energy Conversion System (SWECS) shall mean a wind energy conversion system
consisting of a wind turbine, a tower, and associated control or conversion electronics, which has a rated
capacity not less than 5 kW and not more than 100 kW or has a rated capacity of not more than 5 kW and a
rotor diameter of greater than 7 feet and which is intended to primarily reduce on-site consumption of
utility power.
SWECS would be allowed in all zoning districts and on all lots with a permitted principal
use as long as the system as constructed conforms to the standards defined in the
regulations. There is no maximum height limitation, but height would be limited by fall
zone and FAA regulations and impact on nearby regulated airports.
Setbacks for MWECS an SWECS
The setbacks for MWECS and SWECS are determined by the fall zone. Fall zone is a
function of the height of the tower and the underlying zoning setbacks. Tower height is
differentiated based on whether the tower is mounted on building or on the ground.
(N) Tower Height (Ground Mounted) shall mean the total height of the
Wind Energy Conversion System, between the ground level at the base of the tower and
the top of the tower, exclusive of the rotor blades.
(O) Tower Height (Roof Mounted) shall mean the total height of the Wind
Energy Conversion System, between the roof level at the base of the tower and the top of
the tower, exclusive of the rotor blades.
The fall zone for ground mounted towers is the height of the tower plus the underlying
setback. The fall zone for roof mounted towers is 125% of the height of the tower plus
the underlying setback for MWCES and 150% of the height of the tower plus the
underlying setback for SWCES.
Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)
Commercial Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) shall mean a wind energy
conversion system of equal to or greater than 100 kW in total name plate generating capacity.
WECS are also allowed under these regulations in the following zoning districts based on
entity with jurisdiction. These are not allowed in every zoning district. They are
primarily allowed in the Agricultural and Transitional Agriculture Zones. A full listing
of the zones where they would be allowed is included below. A WECS would be any
system that generates more than 100KW. These would need to meet all of the
requirements in the regulations and receive a conditional use permit prior to beginning
construction.
Grand Island
Commercial/Utility Grade wind energy systems shall be a Conditional Use within the
AG-2 Secondary Agricultural District, the TA Transitional Agriculture District, the AG-
SI Special Agriculture/Industrial Zone, AG-SE Special Agriculture District/Events Zone,
and the AG-SC Special Agriculture District/Conservation Zone.
Hall County
Commercial/Utility Grade wind energy systems shall be a Conditional Use within the A-
1 Agricultural – Primary District, the A-2 Secondary Agricultural District, the A-3
Agricultural – Transition District, the AG-SI Special Agriculture/Industrial Zone, the
AG-SE Special Agriculture District/Events Zone, the GI General Industrial District and
the AG-SC Special Agriculture District/Conservation Zone.
Alda, Cairo, Doniphan, and Wood River
Commercial/Utility Grade wind energy systems shall be a Conditional Use within the AG
Agricultural District, and the TA Transitional District.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Hall County Board,
Grand Island City Council, Wood River City Council and the Village Boards of Alda,
Cairo and Doniphan approve the changes to the regulations as proposed.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
Proposed Changes to Regulations for Hall County, Grand Island, Wood
River, Alda, Cairo and Doniphan
(These are numbered for the Grand Island Code but would be renumbered
for the appropriate jurisdiction at the time of adoption. The requirements for
a commercial WECS are to be modified for Hall County, Wood River, Alda,
Cario and Doniphan as indicated by the footnote in that section.)
36-103. Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Definitions
The following are defined for the specific use of this section.
(A) Aggregate Project shall mean projects that are developed and operated in a coordinated
fashion, but which have multiple entities separately owning one or more of the individual WECS within the
larger project. Associated infrastructure such as power lines and transformers that service the facility may
be owned by a separate entity but are also part of the aggregated project.
(B) Commercial WECS shall mean a wind energy conversion system of equal to or greater
than 100 kW in total name plate generating capacity.
(C) Connector Line shall mean any power conductor that carries electrical power from one
or more wind turbines to the point of interconnection with the distribution system.
(D) Hub Height shall mean the distance from ground level as measured to the centerline of
the rotor.
(E) Meteorological Tower shall mean, for purposes of this regulation, a tower which is
erected primarily to measure wind speed and directions plus other data relevant to siting a Wind Energy
Conversion System. Meteorological towers do not include towers and equipment used by airports, the
Nebraska Department of Roads, or other applications to monitor weather conditions.
(F) Micro Wind Energy Conversion System (MWECS) shall mean a wind energy
conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower, and associated control or conversion electronics,
which has a rated capacity of not more than 5 kW and which is intended to primarily reduce on-site
consumption of utility power. Rotor Diameter shall not exceed 7 feet.
(G) Property Line shall mean the boundary line of the area over which the entity applying
for a Wind Energy Conversion System permit has legal control for the purpose of installing, maintaining
and operating a Wind Energy Conversion System.
(H) Public Conservation lands shall mean land owned in fee title by State or Federal
agencies and managed specifically for conservation purposes, including but not limited to State Wildlife
Management Areas, State Parks, federal Wildlife Refuges and Waterfowl Production Areas. For purposes
of this regulation, public conservation lands will also include lands owned in fee title by non-profit
conservation organizations, Public conservation lands will also include private lands upon which
conservation easements have been sold to public agencies or non-profit conservation organizations.
(I) Rotor Diameter shall mean the diameter of the circle described by the moving rotor
blades.
(J) Small Wind Energy Conversion System (SWECS) shall mean a wind energy
conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower, and associated control or conversion electronics,
which has a rated capacity not less than 5 kW and not more than 100 kW or has a rated capacity of not
more than 5 kW and a rotor diameter of greater than 7 feet and which is intended to primarily reduce on-
site consumption of utility power.
(K) Substations shall mean any electrical facility to convert electricity produced by wind
turbines to a higher or lower voltage for interconnection with transmission lines.
(L) Total Height shall mean the highest point, above ground level, reached by a rotor tip or
any other part of the Wind Energy Conversion System.
(M) Tower shall mean the vertical structures, including the foundation that supports the
electrical generator, rotor blades, or meteorological equipment.
(N) Tower Height (Ground Mounted) shall mean the total height of the Wind Energy
Conversion System, between the ground level at the base of the tower and the top of the tower, exclusive of
the rotor blades.
(O) Tower Height (Roof Mounted) shall mean the total height of the Wind Energy
Conversion System, between the roof level at the base of the tower and the top of the tower, exclusive of
the rotor blades.
(P) Transmission Line shall mean the electrical power lines that carry voltages of at least
69,000 volts (69 KV) and are primarily used to carry electric energy over medium to long distances rather
than directly interconnecting and supplying electric energy to retail customers.
(Q) Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) shall mean an electrical generating facility
comprised of one or more wind turbines and accessory facilities, including but not limited to: power lines,
transformers, substations and meteorological towers that operate by converting the kinetic energy of wind
into electrical energy, which may be used on-site or distributed into the electrical grid.
(R) Wind Turbines shall mean any piece of electrical generating equipment that converts the
kinetic energy of blowing wind into electrical energy using airfoils or similar devices to capture the wind.
(S) Vertical Axis Wind Turbine: A wind energy conversion system design where the
rotating shaft is perpendicular to the ground and the cups or blades rotate parallel to the ground.
Micro Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Purpose
It is the purpose of this wind energy regulation to; promote the safe, effective and efficient use of wind
energy and to encourage the development of residential scale generation systems as they become affordable
as determined by the residents of Grand Island and Hall County.
Requirements
Residential wind energy conversion systems shall be permitted as an Accessory Use within any zoning
district. Certain requirements as set forth below shall be met:
(A) Tower Height
(1) Shall be limited by the size of the property. Tower height shall not exceed the
fall zone for the property.
(B) Minimum Lot Size
(1) Towers shall be permitted on all lots or parcels with a permitted principal use.
(C) Fall Zone
(1) Fall Zone is the total height and any underlying setbacks for ground mounted
MWCES.
(2) Fall Zone is the 125% of the tower height and any underlying setbacks for roof
mounted MWCES.
(D) Setbacks
(1) No part of the wind system structure, including guy-wire anchors, may extend
closer than 10 feet to the property lines of the installation site; tower must meet required underlying
setbacks.
(E) Noise
(1)\MWCES shall not exceed 60 dBA, as measured at the closet neighboring inhabited
dwelling unit.
(2) The noise level may be exceeded during short term events such as utility outages
and/or severe wind storms, wind speeds of greater than 50 miles per hour.
(F) Approved Wind Turbines
(1) MWCES must have been approved under the Emerging Technologies program
of the California Energy Commission or any other small certification program recognized by the American
Wind Energy Association.
(G) Compliance with Building and Zoning Codes
(1) Applications for MWCES shall be accomplished by standard drawings of the
wind turbine structure, including the tower base, and footings.
(2) An engineering analysis of the tower showing compliance with official building
code of the governing body and/or the State of Nebraska and certified by a licensed professional engineer
shall also be submitted.
(H) Compliance with FAA Regulations
(1) MWCES must comply with applicable FAA regulations, including any
necessary approvals for installations within the airport approach zone.
(2) No MWCES shall be installed within the regulated airport approach zone until
evidence has been given that the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has been informed of the applicant’s
intent to install a MWECS. A copy of a certified letter (with mailing receipt) to the Central Nebraska
Regional Airport informing them of the owners’ intent to install the MWCES must be submitted with the
building permit application.
(I) Compliance with National Electrical Code
(1) Permit applications for small wind energy systems shall be accompanied by a
line drawing of the electrical components in sufficient detail to allow for a determination that the manner of
installation conforms to the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code.
(J) Utility Notification
(1) No small wind energy system shall be installed until evidence has been given
that the utility company has been informed of the customer’s intent to install an interconnected customer-
owned generator.
(2) Off- grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement.
Setbacks
Minimum setbacks from all property lines shall be equal to the Fall Zone as defining in C above.
Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Purpose
It is the purpose of this regulation to promote the safe, effective and efficient use of small wind energy
systems installed to reduce the on-site consumption of utility supplied electricity.
Requirements
Small wind energy conversion systems shall be permitted as an Accessory Use within any district. Certain
requirements as set forth below shall be met:
(A) Tower Height
(1) Shall be limited by the size of the property. Tower height shall not exceed the
fall zone for the property.
(B) Minimum Lot Size
((1) Towers shall be permitted on all lots or parcels with a permitted principal use.
(C) Fall Zone
(1) Fall Zone is the total height and any underlying setbacks for ground mounted
SWCES.
(2) Fall Zone is the 150% of the tower height and any underlying setbacks for roof
mounted SWCES.
(D) Setbacks
(1) No part of the wind system structure, including guy-wire anchors, may extend
closer than 10 feet to the property lines of the installation site; tower must meet required underlying
setbacks.
(E) Noise
(1) SWCES shall not exceed 60 dBA, as measured at the closet neighboring
inhabited dwelling unit.
(2) The noise level may be exceeded during short term events such as utility outages
and/or severe wind storms, wind speeds of greater than 50 miles per hour.
(F) Approved Wind Turbines
(1) SWCES must have been approved under the Emerging Technologies program of
the California Energy Commission or any other small certification program recognized by the American
Wind Energy Association.
(G) Compliance with Building and Zoning Codes
(1) Applications for SWCES shall be accomplished by standard drawings of the
wind turbine structure, including the tower base, and footings.
(2) An engineering analysis of the tower showing compliance with official building
code of the governing body and/or the State of Nebraska and certified by a licensed professional engineer
shall also be submitted.
(H) Compliance with FAA Regulations
(1) Small wind energy conversion systems must comply with applicable FAA
regulations, including any necessary approvals for installations within the airport approach zones.
(2) No SWCES shall be installed within the regulated airport approach zone until
evidence has been given that the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has been informed of the applicant’s
intent to install a SWECS. A copy of a certified letter (with mailing receipt) to the Central Nebraska
Regional Airport informing them of the owners’ intent to install the SWCES must be submitted with the
building permit application.
(I) Compliance with National Electrical Code
(1) Permit applications for small wind energy systems shall be accompanied by a
line drawing of the electrical components in sufficient detail to allow for a determination that the manner of
installation conforms to the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code.
(J) Utility Notification
(1) No small wind energy system shall be installed until evidence has been given
that the utility company has been informed of the customer’s intent to install an interconnected customer-
owned generator.
(2) Off- grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement.
Setbacks
Minimum setbacks from all property lines shall be equal to the Fall Zone as defining in C above.
Commercial/Utility Grade Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Purpose
It is the purpose of this regulation to promote the safe, effective and efficient use of commercial/utility
grade wind energy conversion systems within the City of Grand Island and its Extraterritorial Zoning
Jurisdiction.
Requirements1
Commercial/Utility Grade wind energy systems shall be a Conditional Use within the AG-2 Secondary
Agricultural District, the TA Transitional Agriculture District, the AG-SI Special Agriculture/Industrial
Zone, AG-SE Special Agriculture District/Events Zone, and the AG-SC Special Agriculture
District/Conservation Zone. The following requirements and information shall be met and supplied:
(A) The name(s) of project applicant.
(B) The name of the project owner.
(C) The legal description and address of the project.
(D) A description of the project including: Number, type, name plate generating capacity,
tower height, rotor diameter, and total height of all wind turbines and means of interconnecting with the
electrical grid.
(E) Site layout, including the location of property lines, wind turbines, feeder lines, and all
related accessory structures. This site layout shall include distances and be drawn to scale.
(F) Certification by an Engineer competent in disciplines of WEC’s.
(G) Documentation of land ownership or legal control of the property.
(H) The latitude and longitude of individual wind turbines; included with this shall be an area
or zone in close proximity that meets all setbacks; where actual WEC will be considered.
(I) A USGS topographical map, or map with similar data, of the property and surrounding
area, including any other Wind Energy Conversion System, within 10 rotor distances of the proposed Wind
Energy Conversion System not owned by the applicant.
(J) Location of migratory waterfowl flyways, wetlands, scenic, and natural areas within
1,320 feet of the proposed Wind Energy Conversion System.
(K) An Acoustical Analysis that certifies that the noise requirements within this regulation
can be met
(L) The applicant shall supply the emergency management agency and/or fire departments
with a basic emergency response plan.
(M) FAA and FCC permit, if necessary.
(1) Commercial/Utility Grade wind energy conversion systems must comply with applicable
FAA regulations, including any necessary approvals for installations within the airport zone.
(2) No WEC shall be installed within the regulated airport approach zone until evidence has
been given that the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has been informed of the applicant’s intent
to install a SWECS. A copy of a certified letter (with mailing receipt) to the Central
1 Hall County
Requirements:
Commercial/Utility Grade wind energy systems shall be a Conditional Use within the A-1 Agricultural –
Primary District, the A-2 Secondary Agricultural District, the A-3 Agricultural – Transition District, the
AG-SI Special Agriculture/Industrial Zone, the AG-SE Special Agriculture District/Events Zone, the GI
General Industrial District and the AG-SC Special Agriculture District/Conservation Zone. The following
requirements and information shall be met and supplied:
Alda , Cairo, Doniphan, and Wood River
Requirements:
Commercial/Utility Grade wind energy systems shall be a Conditional Use within the AG Agricultural
District, and the TA Transitional District. The following requirements and information shall be met and
supplied:
Nebraska.Regional Airport informing them of the owners intent to install the SWCES must be
submitted with the building permit application.
(N) Evidence that there will be no inference with any commercial and/or public safety
communication towers.
(O) Decommissioning Plan as required by this regulation.
Setbacks
All towers shall adhere to the setbacks established in the following table:
Wind Turbine-
Commercial/Utility WECS
Meteorological Towers
Property Lines 150 feet from property lines; however, the
setback may be less when two adjoining
property owners are within the
aggregate project.
One times the tower height.
Neighboring Dwelling Units 1,000 feet One times the tower height.
Road Rights-of-Way* One-half the rotor diameter. One times the tower height.
Other Rights-of-Way NA NA
Wildlife Management Areas
and State Recreational Areas
600 feet 600 feet
Wetlands, USFW Types III,
IV, and V
600 feet 600 feet
Other structures and
cemeteries adjacent to the
applicant's sites
One-half the rotor diameter. One times the tower height.
Other existing WECS not
owned by the applicant.
NA NA
* The setback shall be measured from any future Rights-of-Way if a planned change or expanded Right-of-Way is
known.
Special Safety and Design Standards
All towers shall adhere to the following safety and design standards:
(A) Clearance of rotor blades or airfoils must maintain a minimum of 12 feet of clearance
between their lowest point and the ground.
(B) All Commercial/Utility WECS shall have a sign or signs posted on the tower, transformer
and substation, warning of high voltage. Other signs shall be posted on the tower base or perimeter fencing
with emergency contact information.
(C) All wind turbines, which are a part of a commercial/utility WECS, shall be installed with
a tubular, monopole type tower.
(D) Consideration shall be given to painted aviation warnings on all towers less than 200 feet.
(E) Color and finish:
All wind turbines and towers that are part of a commercial/utility WECS shall be white,
grey, or another non-obtrusive color. Blades may be black in order to facilitate deicing. Finishes shall be
matte or non-reflective.
(F) Lighting:
Lighting, including lighting intensity and frequency of strobe, shall adhere to but not
exceed requirements established by the FAA permits and regulations. Red strobe lights shall be used during
nighttime illumination to reduce impacts on neighboring uses and migratory birds. Red pulsating
incandescent lights should be avoided.
(G) Other signage:
All other signage shall comply with the sign regulations found in the City Code.
(H) Feeder Lines:
All communications and connector lines associated with the project distribution system
installed as part of a WECS shall be buried. Where obstacles to the buried lines create a need to go above
ground, these lines may be placed above ground only to miss the obstacle.
(I) Waste Disposal:
Solid and Hazardous wastes, including but not limited to crates, packaging materials,
damaged or worn parts, as well as used oils and lubricants, shall be removed from the site promptly and
disposed of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
(J) Discontinuation and Decommissioning:
A WECS shall be considered a discontinued use after one year without energy
production, unless a plan is developed and submitted to the Zoning Administrator outlining the steps and
schedule for returning the WECS to service. All WECS and accessory facilities shall be completely
removed to twelve feet below ground level within 180 days of the discontinuation of use. The 180 days
may be extended if proof of weather delays is provided.
Each Commercial/Utility WECS shall have a Decommissioning plan outlining the
anticipated means and cost of removing WECS at the end of their serviceable life or upon use being
discontinued. The cost estimates shall be made by a competent party; such as a Professional Engineer, a
contractor capable of decommissioning or a person with suitable expertise or experience with
decommissioning. The plan shall also identify the financial resources that will be available to pay for
decommissioning and removal of the WECS and accessory facilities. The initial plan shall be submitted
with the application. An updated plan shall be filed with the City every 5 years.
(K) Noise:
No Commercial/Utility WECS shall exceed 50 dBA at the nearest structure or use
occupied by humans.
(L) Interference:
The applicant shall not cause interference with power quality of area utility feeder
circuits and shall not introduce noise to the connected electric distribution system. WECS shall not cause
interference with any commercial or public safety electromagnetic communications, such as radio,
telephone, microwaves, or television signals. The applicant shall notify all electric utilities and
communication tower operators within five miles of the proposed WECS location upon application for
permits.
(M) Environmental Permits:
The developer shall present evidence the project meets the environmental permitting
requirements of all applicable state and federal agencies if such permits are required.
(N) Drainage System:
The applicant shall be responsible for immediate repair of damage to public drainage
systems stemming from construction, operation or maintenance of the WECS.
Current GI Wind Regs
§36-103. Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Definitions
The following are defined for the specific use of this section.
(A) Aggregate Project shall mean projects that are developed and operated in a coordinated
fashion, but which have multiple entities separately owning one or more of the individual WECS within the
larger project. Associated infrastructure such as power lines and transformers that service the facility may
be owned by a separate entity but are also part of the aggregated project.
(B) Commercial WECS shall mean a wind energy conversion system of equal to or greater
than 100 kW in total name plate generating capacity.
(C) Connector Line shall mean any power conductor that carries electrical power from one
or more wind turbines to the point of interconnection with the distribution system.
(D) Hub Height shall mean the distance from ground level as measured to the centerline of
the rotor.
(E) Fall Zone shall mean the area, defined as the furthest distance from the tower base, in
which a guyed or tubular tower will collapse in the event of a structural failure. This area may be less than
the total height of the structure.
(F) Meteorological Tower shall mean, for purposes of this regulation, a tower which is
erected primarily to measure wind speed and directions plus other data relevant to siting a Wind Energy
Conversion System. Meteorological towers do not include towers and equipment used by airports, the
Nebraska Department of Roads, or other applications to monitor weather conditions.
(G) Property Line shall mean the boundary line of the area over which the entity applying
for a Wind Energy Conversion System permit has legal control for the purpose of installing, maintaining
and operating a Wind Energy Conversion System.
(H) Public Conservation lands shall mean land owned in fee title by State or Federal
agencies and managed specifically for conservation purposes, including but not limited to State Wildlife
Management Areas, State Parks, federal Wildlife Refuges and Waterfowl Production Areas. For purposes
of this regulation, public conservation lands will also include lands owned in fee title by non-profit
conservation organizations, Public conservation lands will also include private lands upon which
conservation easements have been sold to public agencies or non-profit conservation organizations.
(I) Rotor Diameter shall mean the diameter of the circle described by the moving rotor
blades.
(J) Small Wind Energy Conversion System (SWECS) shall mean a wind energy
conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower, and associated control or conversion electronics,
which has a rated capacity of not more than 100 kW and which is intended to primarily reduce on-site
consumption of utility power.
(K) Substations shall mean any electrical facility to convert electricity produced by wind
turbines to a higher or lower voltage for interconnection with transmission lines.
(L) Total Height shall mean the highest point, above ground level, reached by a rotor tip or
any other part of the Wind Energy Conversion System.
(M) Tower shall mean the vertical structures, including the foundation, that support the
electrical generator, rotor blades, or meteorological equipment.
(N) Tower Height shall mean the total height of the Wind Energy Conversion System,
between the ground level at the base of the tower and the top of the tower, exclusive of the rotor blades.
(O) Transmission Line shall mean the electrical power lines that carry voltages of at least
69,000 volts (69 KV) and are primarily used to carry electric energy over medium to long distances rather
than directly interconnecting and supplying electric energy to retail customers.
(P) Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) shall mean an electrical generating facility
comprised of one or more wind turbines and accessory facilities, including but not limited to: power lines,
transformers, substations and meteorological towers that operate by converting the kinetic energy of wind
into electrical energy, which may be used on-site or distributed into the electrical grid.
(Q) Wind Turbines shall mean any piece of electrical generating equipment that converts the
kinetic energy of blowing wind into electrical energy using airfoils or similar devices to capture the wind.
Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Purpose
It is the purpose of this regulation to promote the safe, effective and efficient use of wind energy systems
installed to reduce the on-site consumption of utility supplied electricity.
Requirements
Small wind energy conversion systems shall be permitted as an Accessory Use within any district where
the use is listed and allowed. Certain requirements as set forth below shall be met:
(A) Tower Height
(1) For all residential or residentially zoned properties tower height shall be limited
to 80 feet or the maximum height for a structure in that district, tower must meet required setbacks.
(2) For non-residential or non-residentially zoned properties between 20,000 square
feet and one acre tower height shall be limited to 80 feet or the maximum height for a structure in that
district, tower must meet required setbacks.
(3) For non-residential or non-residentially zoned properties greater than one acre in
size, there is no limitation on tower height, except that the tower must meet required setbacks.
(B) Mi nimum Lot Size
(1) Towers shall not be permitted on any lot of less than 20,000 square feet
(C) Setbacks
(1) No part of the wind system structure, including guy-wire anchors, may extend
closer than 10 feet to the property lines of the installation site; tower must meet required underlying
setbacks.
(D) Noise
(1) Small wind energy systems shall not exceed 60 dBA, as measured at the closet
neighboring inhabited dwelling unit.
(2) The noise level may be exceeded during short term events such as utility outages
and/or severe wind storms, wind speeds of greater than 50 miles per hour.
(E) Approved Wind Turbines
(1) Small wind turbines must have been approved under the Emerging Technologies
program of the California Energy Commission or any other small certification program recognized by the
American Wind Energy Association.
(F) Compliance with Building and Zoning Codes
(1) Applications for small wind energy systems shall be accomplished by standard
drawings of the wind turbine structure, including the tower base, and footings.
(2) An engineering analysis of the tower showing compliance with official building
code of the governing body and/or the State of Nebraska and certified by a licensed professional engineer
shall also be submitted.
(G) Compliance with FAA Regulations
(1) Small wind energy conversion systems must comply with applicable FAA
regulations, including any necessary approvals for installations close to airports.
(2) No small wind energy system shall be installed until evidence has been given
that the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has been informed of the applicant’s intent to install a SWECS.
(H) Compliance with National Electrical Code
(1) Permit applications for small wind energy systems shall be accompanied by a
line drawing of the electrical components in sufficient detail to allow for a determination that the manner of
installation conforms to the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code.
(I) Utility Notification
(1) No small wind energy system shall be installed until evidence has been given
that the utility company has been informed of the customer’s intent to install an interconnected customer-
owned generator.
(2) Off- grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement.
Setbacks
All towers for SWECS shall adhere to the setbacks established in the following table:
Required Setbacks for SWECS Towers
Property Lines One times the total height plus underlying setback
Road
Rights-of-Way*
One times the total height plus underlying setback
Other
Rights-of-Way
One times the total height plus underlying setback
* The setback shall be measured from any future Rights-of-Way if a planned change or expanded Right-of-
Way is known
Commercial/Utility Grade Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Purpose
It is the purpose of this regulation to promote the safe, effective and efficient use of commercial/utility
grade wind energy conversion systems within the City of Grand Island and its Extraterritorial Zoning
Jurisdiction.
Requirements
Commercial/Utility Grade wind energy systems shall be a Conditional Use within the AG-2 Secondary
Agricultural District, the TA Transitional Agriculture District and the AG-SI Special Agriculture/Industrial
Zone. The following requirements and information shall be met and supplied:
(A) The name(s) of project applicant.
(B) The name of the project owner.
(C) The legal description and address of the project.
(D) A description of the project including: Number, type, name plate generating capacity,
tower height, rotor diameter, and total height of all wind turbines and means of interconnecting with the
electrical grid.
(E) Site layout, including the location of property lines, wind turbines, feeder lines, and all
related accessory structures. This site layout shall include distances and be drawn to scale.
(F) Certification by an Engineer competent in disciplines of WEC’s.
(G) Documentation of land ownership or legal control of the property.
(H) The latitude and longitude of individual wind turbines; included with this shall be an area
or zone in close proximity that meets all setbacks; where actual WEC will be considered.
(I) A USGS topographical map, or map with similar data, of the property and surrounding
area, including any other Wind Energy Conversion System, within 10 rotor distances of the proposed Wind
Energy Conversion System not owned by the applicant.
(J) Location of migratory waterfowl flyways, wetlands, scenic, and natural areas within
1,320 feet of the proposed Wind Energy Conversion System.
(K) An Acoustical Analysis that certifies that the noise requirements within this regulation
can be met
(L) The applicant shall supply the emergency management agency and/or fire departments
with a basic emergency response plan.
(M) FAA and FCC permit, if necessary. Applicant shall submit permit or evidence that the
permit has been filed with the appropriate agencies and that the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has
been notified of the project.
(N) Evidence that there will be no inference with any commercial and/or public safety
communication towers.
(O) Decommissioning Plan as required by this regulation.
Setbacks
All towers shall adhere to the setbacks established in the following table:
Wind Turbine-
Commercial/Utility WECS
Meteorological Towers
Property Lines 150 feet from property lines; however, the
setback may be less when two adjoining
property owners are within the
aggregate project.
One times the tower height.
Neighboring Dwelling Units 1,000 feet One times the tower height.
Road Rights-of-Way* One-half the rotor diameter. One times the tower height.
Other Rights-of-Way NA NA
Wildlife Management Areas
and State Recreational Areas
600 feet 600 feet
Wetlands, USFW Types III,
IV, and V
600 feet 600 feet
Other structures and
cemeteries adjacent to the
applicant's sites
One-half the rotor diameter. One times the tower height.
Other existing WECS not
owned by the applicant.
NA NA
* The setback shall be measured from any future Rights-of-Way if a planned change or expanded Right-of-Way is
known.
Special Safety and Design Standards
All towers shall adhere to the following safety and design standards:
(A) Clearance of rotor blades or airfoils must maintain a minimum of 12 feet of clearance
between their lowest point and the ground.
(B) All Commercial/Utility WECS shall have a sign or signs posted on the tower, transformer
and substation, warning of high voltage. Other signs shall be posted on the tower base or perimeter fencing
with emergency contact information.
(C) All wind turbines, which are a part of a commercial/utility WECS, shall be installed with
a tubular, monopole type tower.
(D) Consideration shall be given to painted aviation warnings on all towers less than 200 feet.
(E) Color and finish:
All wind turbines and towers that are part of a commercial/utility WECS shall be white,
grey, or another non-obtrusive color. Blades may be black in order to facilitate deicing. Finishes shall be
matte or non-reflective.
(F) Lighting:
Lighting, including lighting intensity and frequency of strobe, shall adhere to but not
exceed requirements established by the FAA permits and regulations. Red strobe lights shall be used during
nighttime illumination to reduce impacts on neighboring uses and migratory birds. Red pulsating
incandescent lights should be avoided.
(G) Other signage:
All other signage shall comply with the sign regulations found in the City Code.
(H) Feeder Lines:
All communications and connector lines associated with the project distribution system
installed as part of a WECS shall be buried. Where obstacles to the buried lines create a need to go above
ground, these lines may be placed above ground only to miss the obstacle.
(I) Waste Disposal:
Solid and Hazardous wastes, including but not limited to crates, packaging materials,
damaged or worn parts, as well as used oils and lubricants, shall be removed from the site promptly and
disposed of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
(J) Discontinuation and Decommissioning:
A WECS shall be considered a discontinued use after one year without energy
production, unless a plan is developed and submitted to the Zoning Administrator outlining the steps and
schedule for returning the WECS to service. All WECS and accessory facilities shall be completely
removed to twelve feet below ground level within 180 days of the discontinuation of use. The 180 days
may be extended if proof of weather delays is provided.
Each Commercial/Utility WECS shall have a Decommissioning plan outlining the
anticipated means and cost of removing WECS at the end of their serviceable life or upon use being
discontinued. The cost estimates shall be made by a competent party; such as a Professional Engineer, a
contractor capable of decommissioning or a person with suitable expertise or experience with
decommissioning. The plan shall also identify the financial resources that will be available to pay for
decommissioning and removal of the WECS and accessory facilities. The initial plan shall be submitted
with the application. An updated plan shall be filed with the City every 5 years.
(K) Noise:
No Commercial/Utility WECS shall exceed 50 dBA at the nearest structure or use
occupied by humans.
(L) Interference:
The applicant shall not cause interference with power quality of area utility feeder
circuits and shall not introduce noise to the connected electric distribution system. WECS shall not cause
interference with any commercial or public safety electromagnetic communications, suc h as radio,
telephone, microwaves, or television signals. The applicant shall notify all electric utilities and
communication tower operators within five miles of the proposed WECS location upon application for
permits.
(M) Environmental Permits:
The developer shall present evidence the project meets the environmental permitting
requirements of all applicable state and federal agencies if such permits are required.
(N) Drainage System:
The applicant shall be responsible for immediate repair of damage to public drainage
systems stemming from construction, operation or maintenance of the WECS.
Amended by Ordinance No. 9210, effective 04-08-2009
Current Hall County Wind Regs
Section 6.03 Wind Energy Installation
In any zoning district, a conditional use permit may be granted to allow wind energy conversion system,
including such devices as wind charger, windmill or wind turbine; subject to the following condition:
1. The setback distances from all lot lines to any tower support base shall be determined according to
the following setback table:
SETBACK TABLE
Rotor Diameter Setback Distance
5 feet 100 feet
10 feet 165 feet
15 feet 220 feet
20 feet 270 feet
25 feet 310 feet
30 feet 340 feet
35 feet 365 feet
40 feet 385 feet
2. The distance from any tower support base to any tower support base of another wind energy
device under other ownership shall be a minimum of five (5) rotor distances figured by the size of
the largest rotor.
3. The wind energy system operation shall not cause interference to the radio and television reception
on adjoining property.
4. To limit climbing access to the tower, a fence six (6) feet high with a locking portal shall be placed
around the tower base or the tower climbing apparatus shall be limited to no more than 12 feet
from the ground, or the tower may be mounted on a roof top.
5. Data pertaining to the machine’s turbine safety and stability shall be filed with the application.
Such data shall include turbine safety and acceptance results from tests conducted by a qualified
individual or organization based upon standards set by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE),
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Utility Wind Turbine Verification Program. (U.S.
Department of Energy EPRI Wind Turbine Verification Program electric Power Research
Institute. 3412 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94304)
6. The application shall provide covenants, easements or similar documentation from the abutting
owners providing access to wind sufficient for its adequate operation, unless adequate accessibility
to the wind is provided on the site.
Current Wood River, Alda, Cairo and Doniphan Wind Regs
Section 7.15 Wind Energy Systems
In the TA zoning district, a conditional use permit may be granted to allow the installation of a wind energy
conversion system, including such devices as wind chargers, windmills, or wind turbines; subject to the
following condition:
7.15.01 The distance from the base of any tower to the base of any other tower shall be a minimum of
five (5) times the diameter of the largest rotor on any of the towers.
7.15.02 The wind energy system operation shall not cause interference to the radio and television
reception on adjoining property.
7.15.03 To limit climbing access to the tower, a fence six feet (6’) high with a locking portal shall be
placed around the tower base or the tower climbing apparatus shall be limited to no more than
twelve feet (12’) from the ground, or the tower may be mounted on a roof top.
7.15.04 The setback distances from all lot lines to any tower support base shall be determined according
to the following setback table:
Rotor Diameter Setback Distance Minimum Lot Area
5 feet 100 feet 1 Acre
10 feet 165 feet 2.5 Acres
15 feet 220 feet 4.5 Acres
20 feet 270 feet 6.75 Acres
25 feet 310 feet 9.0 Acres
30 feet 340 feet 10.75 Acres
35 feet or larger 365 feet 12.25 Acres
7.15.05 Where there are several towers under single ownership the minimum lot areas may be adjusted
down provided that minimum setback distances are met on all perimeter units. In addition, the
landing areas for all internal towers and rotors shall be within the property owned by the
operator.
7.15.06 Data pertaining to the machine’s turbine safety and stability shall be filed with the application.
Such data shall include turbine safety and acceptance results from tests conducted by a qualified
individual or organization based upon standards set by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE),
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Utility Wind Turbine Verification Program.
7.15.07 The Conditional Use Permit Application shall provide covenants, easements, or similar
documentation from the abutting owners providing access to wind sufficient for its adequate
operation, unless adequate accessibility to the wind is provided on the site.
March 23, 2010
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Text Amendment – Concerning amendments to the Zoning Resolution for
Hall County. (C-13-2010ALL)
The Hall County Regional Planning Commission will be holding a public
hearing concerning amendments to the Zoning Resolution for Hall County.
Changes are being proposed to he following section: Wind Energy Systems
sections for Hall County (§6.03 Wind Energy Installation), the proposed changes
will repeal the existing regulations and replace them with updated regulations
including micro, small and commercial wind energy conversion systems and
regulations to allow all three sizes under differing circumstances. (C-13-
2010All)
You are being notified of these changes to satisfy the requirements of §23-164 of the
N.R.S.S.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
Text Amendment at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 7, 2010
in the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
cc: Zoning Administrator
Planning Commission Chairperson and/or Village Clerk
Item J4
Final Plats
Insert a narrative here
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Regular Meeting
Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Staff Contact:
Hall County Regional Planning Commission
Item M5
Ohlman Farms, Lake View Aces, Redwing Acres
Insert a narrative here
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Regular Meeting
Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Staff Contact:
Hall County Regional Planning Commission
March 23, 2010
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Ohlman Farms Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith
submitted a final plat of Ohlman Farms Subdivision, located north of Burmood Rd., and west
of McGuire Rd., in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 lot on a tract of land in part of the North Half, Northeast
Quarter, Southeast Quarter (N1/2, NE1/4, SE1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Nine (9)
North, Range Twelve (12) West of the 6th P.M. Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing
3.117 acres, more or less.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at
the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 7, 2010 in the Council Chambers
located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
cc: Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Building Department
Manager of Postal Operations
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
March 23, 2010
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Lake View Acres Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith
submitted a final plat of Lake View Acres Subdivision, located north of White Cloud Rd., and
west of 80th Rd., in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 lot on a tract of land comprising a part of the East Half of
the Southeast Quarter (E1/2 SE1/4) of Section Twenty Four (24), Township Twelve (12)
North, Range Eleven (11) West of the 6th P.M. Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing
2.1704 acres, more or less.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at
the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 7, 2010 in the Council Chambers
located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
cc: Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Building Department
Manager of Postal Operations
Benjamin & Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
March 23, 2010
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Redwing Acres Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith
submitted a final plat of Lake View Acres Subdivision, located north of White Cloud Rd., and
west of 80th Rd., in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 lot on a tract of land comprising a part of the East Half of
the Southeast Quarter (E1/2 SE1/4) of Section Twenty Four (24), Township Twelve (12)
North, Range Eleven (11) West of the 6th P.M. Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing
1.549 acres, more or less.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at
the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 7, 2010 in the Council Chambers
located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
cc: Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Building Department
Manager of Postal Operations
Benjamin & Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.