Man wants to add (wind) power tower to forest of poles (NIMBY nonsense, AZ)

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http://www.kingmandailyminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=18&ArticleID=13460&TM=6055.51

A local resident isn't letting the City Planning and Zoning Commission's icy response to private wind generators keep him from powering his home.

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Travis said private wind turbines generally must be taller than 40 feet to properly harness wind power. City zoning limits accessory structures on residential lots to no more than 35 feet in R-1 areas and no more than 15 feet in R-2 areas

Commissioner Mike Schoeff worried about the potential of the residential turbines to block neighboring property owners' scenic views. His implication that the towers would be "blights" angers Schrank.

"I doubt he's ever been up there," Schrank said. "He couldn't have if this is going to be a blight on the neighborhood.

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