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Pratt County approves 3,077-acre solar special-use permit for Miniscal Flat Solar
Summary
Pratt County commissioners adopted planning-board findings and approved resolution 10-07-24 to allow a 3,077-acre solar energy project (SU2024-01) in A‑1 agricultural zoning, with conditions on road coordination and decommissioning; no protest petitions were filed.
Pratt County commissioners voted to approve a special-use permit for a large-scale solar energy project proposed by Miniscal Flat Solar, adopting the planning board’s findings and approving resolution 10-07-24.
The board heard the case (SU2024-01) Monday, which covers a 3,077-acre site described by staff as roughly along U.S. Highway 54, about a half-mile east of Sixtieth Avenue and extending toward Southeast Ninetieth and Southeast Fiftieth streets. The zoning administrator told the board the property is currently zoned A‑1 agricultural and that Pratt County does not have a countywide comprehensive plan.
A commissioner moved "to adopt the finding and factors in the recommendation of the planning board on case number SUDash2024Dash01 and to approve resolution number 100724," which was seconded and approved by voice vote. The chair announced the motion carried.
The zoning administrator outlined three conditions tied to approval: the applicant must coordinate any entrances or exits with the Pratt County Road Supervisor to meet current road standards; any future construction beyond the approved site boundary must be coordinated through the Pratt County zoning department; and during the project’s decommissioning phase all foundations must be removed and the land returned to its original condition, regardless of the landowner.
No protest petitions were filed against the application, so the board's action did not require unanimous consent. The chair read legal appeal rights: parties aggrieved by the board’s final decision have 30 days after publication of the resolution to appeal to district court. County staff said the resolution includes signature lines and will be published as required before becoming effective.
County officials told the applicant to coordinate next steps with county road and legal staff before commercial operations proceed; staff and the applicant said they would remain in contact to complete outstanding administrative tasks.
The decision follows a planning-board hearing and staff report that recommended approval with the listed conditions.
