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Planning commission recommends lifting narrow solar prohibition in part of Big Lake Township
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to recommend removing a local prohibition that had blocked solar development in a specific corridor of Big Lake Township so parcels adjacent to existing solar farms can pursue expansion through the IUP and comprehensive-plan amendment processes; recommendation will go to the County Board.
Sherburne County planning commissioners voted to recommend lifting a prohibition on solar farms in a targeted portion of Big Lake Township so land adjacent to existing solar installations may seek expansion through the interim use permit (IUP) and related comprehensive-plan amendment procedures.
Planning staff explained the prohibition was originally adopted in 2019 to manage potential long-range transportation corridor and river-crossing options identified in studies at that time. Staff told the commission that a 2023 planning/environmental linkage study and the…
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