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Board approves 5‑megawatt Farmcrest shared solar farm; accepts siting agreement
Summary
After a lengthy staff presentation and applicant Q&A, the board approved a special‑use permit for a 5 MW shared solar array on Farmcrest Drive and accepted a county siting agreement that would bring recurring payments if the project is later approved through land‑use process.
Campbell County supervisors voted 4‑2 to approve Special Use Permit PL25130, clearing the way for a proposed 5‑megawatt shared solar facility on about 22.3 acres at 144 Farmcrest Drive.
Planning staff described the project as a tracking array mounted on driven posts, secured by an eight‑foot fence and a self‑locking gate. The Planning Commission had recommended approval by a 5‑1 vote. County administration presented a separate siting (signing) agreement from the applicant that would deliver two one‑time $30,000 payments at certain construction triggers and an ongoing payment…
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