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PROPOSED WIND FARM IN
T8 R3 NBPP AND T8 R4, WASHINGTON COUNTY
Last Updated: May 30,2007
[Review
Criteria ] [Public Participation] [Project
Updates and Upcoming Events] [
Petition for Rezoning ]
The Maine Land Use Regulation Commission received a rezoning petition from Evergreen Wind Power V, LLC, to rezone approximately 4,800 acres to a Planned Development subdistrict for a 38 turbine wind farm. The Commission anticipates that the proposal will generate a significant amount of interest. For this reason, this web page was created to share information about the project as well as the Commission's review process.
The Commission's Review Criteria
The purpose of a Planned Development subdistrict is to allow for a large scale, well-planned development that is dependent on a particular natural feature or location that is available at the proposed site. The following links provide further information regarding, among other things, the purpose of a Planned Development subdistrict and the relevant review standards and procedures for evaluating this proposal.
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Document Title and Description |
Links |
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Comprehensive Land Use Plan - In particular, reference Chapter 3 - Energy Resources, Chapter 3 - Geologic and Mountain Resources, and Chapter 5 - Goals and Policies. |
Comprehensive Land Use Plan (HTML). |
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Title 12 Land Use Law - The Commission's enabling statute, including review criteria for amendments to or adoption of district boundaries, and criteria for approval of a development permit. |
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M.R.S.A (HTML) |
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Commission's Land Use Districts and Standards - Description of the Commission's Planned Development subdistrict, its purpose, and the rules and procedures specific to rezoning to this subdistrict and for requesting approval of a Development Plan. Also includes land use standards applicable for requests for development. |
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10: Land Use Districts and Standards (HTML) |
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Commission's Rules of Practice and Rules for the Conduct of Public Hearings - Detailed description of the Commission's rules of practice (Chapter 4), including rules for rezoning petitions and permit applications, when to hold a public hearing, and procedures and time limits for issuing a permit decision; and the Commission's rules for the conduct of public hearing (Chapter 5), including petitioning for intervention, participation by interested persons, and rules for testimony and questions. |
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4: Rules of Practice (PDF) |
Public Participation
The Commission is providing an opportunity for public scrutiny of this proposal during the course of its review. A formal public review and comment period has been established as part of the Commission's review process (see the permit review period under "Project Updates and Upcoming Events", below). The Commission will host one or more hearings to gather oral and written testimony from the public about the proposal.
If you wish to receive postal or e-mail notices about upcoming events, hearings and important deadlines related to the Commission's review of this proposal, contact Marcia Spencer-Famous (call 207-287-4933 or e-mail marcia.spencer-famous@maine.gov). Please provide your name, postal and e-mail address, and daytime phone number and we will add you to a list of interested parties for this project.
Paper copies of the rezoning petition are available for viewing by the public by appointment at the following locations:
• LURC’s Augusta office (contact Marcia Spencer-Famous, e-mail marcia.spencer-famous@maine.gov or call 207-287-4933)
• LURC’s Millinocket regional office (call 207-864-5064)
• The Washington County Commissioner’s office (call Linda Wentworth, 207-255-3127)
Project Updates and Upcoming Events
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Date |
Description |
Additional Information |
| 01/02/08 | Final Development Plan Permit DP 4788 Approved | Permit (pdf, 2.8MB) |
| 11/14/07 | Approved Zoning Petition ZP 713, issued Nov 7, 2007 | Permit (pdf, 2.32MB) |
| 11/14/07 | Commission Meeting, The November 7, 2007 Commisison Meeting staff will present the staff recommendation for zoning petition ZP 713 starting at 9:30am. | |
| 11/14/07 | Public hearing transcript ZP 713 | Public Hearing Transcript (pdf,1.26MB) |
| 11/14/07 | Pre-filed testimony, received July 17, 2007 Copies are available by contacting Melissa at 207-287-2633 Post-hearing comments, received Aug 20, 2007 Copies are available by contacting Melissa at 207-287-2633 |
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| 8/10/07 | Interconnection System Impact Study 2007 Spring Survey Bird and Bat Migration |
final draft (pdf, 1.70 KB) Spring Survey ( pdf,9.44 MB) |
| 07/06/07 | Public Hearing Notice, The Maine Land Use Regulation Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Petition ZP 713. The hearing will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 7 and 8, 2007 | Public Hearing Notice(pdf 70.9KB) |
| 06/21/07 | Response to agency comments Response to LURC comments |
Agency Comments (pdf, 408 KB) LURC Comments ( pdf, 6.74 MB) |
| 05/30/07 | Staff Recommendation, Requests for Intervenor Status- Staff recommendation to grant Intervenor status on ZP 713 | Staff recommendation t for Intervenor Status (word, 39.5KB) |
| 05/02/07 | Deadline for requesting Intervenor status - Requests for Intervenor status must be received no later than 5:00 pm on May 21, 2007, and should be directed to Marcia Spencer-Famous, 22 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. | Request for Intervenor Status (word, 39.5KB)
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| 4/25/2007 | Petition for rezoning - The draft petition for rezoning was reviewed by LURC staff and determined complete for processing. | Application (html 14.4kb) Note: The file may take considerable time to download |
