October 19, 2015 Town Supervisor Town of Somerset 8700 Haight Road Barker, New York 14012 Re: Lighthouse Wind Farm Visual Impact Assessment Information Request Dear Town Supervisor: ESS Group, Inc. (ESS) has been retained by Apex Clean Energy, LLC. to conduct a comprehensive Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) for their proposed Lighthouse Wind Farm wind energy project to be located in Niagara and Orleans Counties, New York. A VIA is required by the Article X Review Process that the project is undergoing to determine the extent and assess the significance of facility visibility. The visual study area currently extends 10 miles around the proposed development area, thus the Town of Somerset is included in the assessment. ESS is reaching out to the included cities and towns for input to assist in identifying visually sensitive resources within each community. Examples of areas that may hold visual significance in your community include, but are not limited to: Landmark landscapes Wild, scenic or recreational rivers Forest preserve lands Scenic vistas Conservation easement lands Scenic byways designated by the federal or state governments Scenic districts and scenic road Scenic areas of statewide significance State parks or historic sites National Wildlife Refuges, State Game Refuges and State Wildlife Management Areas Sites listed on national or state registers of historic places Areas covered by scenic easements Public parks or recreation areas State or federally designated trail, or one proposed for designation Locally designated historic or scenic districts and scenic overlooks High-use public areas In order that we may incorporate any of your input in the assessment, we are requesting that the Town of Somerset provide a list of places or areas of visual significance in your community. We have provided the attached form for your convenience and use. Once you have listed any resources on the form, please place it in the enclosed envelope and return it to ESS. If you prefer, you can scan the form and email it to gperkins@essgroup.com. We would appreciate receiving any input by October 30, 2015 so that we can incorporate it into our review. 2015 ESS Group, Inc.
Town of Somerset October 19, 2015 Thank you in advance for your assistance and please feel free to contact me directly at 401-330-1236. Sincerely, ESS GROUP, INC. Gordon Perkins Visualization Specialist Attachments Visual Resource Form Addressed Envelope Page 2 2015 ESS Group, Inc.
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