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Huerfano County OKs conditional-use permit for Black Hills Energy storage site
Summary
The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners approved CUP 25-027 authorizing Black Hills Energy to use an agricultural parcel near Highway 10 to store parts and materials for wind-turbine maintenance, subject to inspections and proof of water source.
The Huerfano County Board of County Commissioners approved a conditional-use permit on Sept. 16 for Black Hills Energy to store wind-turbine components on an agricultural parcel off Highway 10.
Planning staff told commissioners the application (land use 25-027, CUP) covers two adjoining parcels addressed as 12129 and 12129B Highway 10 and that the property had been used as a hunting retreat. The staff report said the property was sold to Richardson Farms Outfitters Incorporated and was expected to be transferred to Black Hills Energy for use as a parts and materials warehouse for maintenance of nearby turbine towers. The board voted to approve the permit with conditions.
Why it matters: The permit changes the allowed use for a…
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