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Land Use Committee approves 5 MW Waterleaf Solar project near Peoria International Airport
Summary
Peoria County approved a special-use permit for Waterleaf Solar LLC to construct a 5-megawatt array on 22 acres across a 65.29-acre parcel; staff recommended approval with restrictions and the zoning board of appeals recommended approval 4–1.
The Peoria County Land Use Committee unanimously approved a special-use permit for Waterleaf Solar LLC to build and operate a 5-megawatt commercial solar facility on 22 acres of a 65.29-acre parcel near Peoria International Airport.
Andrew Braun, Peoria County zoning director, said the project would connect to the Harmon substation approximately 3.55 miles northwest of the site and could power “approximately 1,000 homes.” Braun said the parcel is in Limestone Township, zoned A-2, and the…
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