Setbacks continue to be the biggest sticking point in Hamlin's proposed wind-tower regulations. | The initial draft of the regulations called for a minimum of 1,000 feet between towers and residential structures, unless the structure's owner is leasing land to a wind developer. During a November 29 town board workshop, however, former members of the town's Wind Tower Committee successfully argued to base the setbacks from the lot line, not the structure. After a heated debate between board and committee members, the board agreed to a 1,700-foot setback from the lot line. | Supervisor Dennis Roach said the town has no obligation to follow the committee's recommendations. The board, he said, has to create regulations that are fair to wind-tower supporters and opponents.