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Boone County board approves 2‑megawatt Prairie North solar project after split vote
Summary
The Boone County board approved a special use permit for a 2‑megawatt community solar installation at a 40‑acre parcel on Illinois Route 76 after hours of testimony and division among board members; opponents and planning staff clashed over agricultural impact and legal risk from state law.
The Boone County Board on Thursday approved a special‑use permit for a 2‑megawatt community solar project proposed by Prairie North LLC on a 40‑acre parcel at 172XX Illinois Route 76 after extended discussion and a split vote.
Planning staff described the proposal as a 21‑acre, 2‑megawatt community solar array contained within a 40‑acre lease and presented a list of 20 recommended conditions for approval. Planning staff noted the zoning board of appeals had denied the special use, and submitted findings opposing the project; the board reviewed competing findings before voting.
The project team, represented by John Carson, founder and managing partner of Trajectory Energy, and Ryan Granholm of the company’s in‑house…
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