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Planning commission approves Homestead Wind CUPs and variances after lengthy public hearing
Summary
The commission approved four land-use applications for the proposed Homestead Wind project — a conditional use permit for the wind facility, a CUP for an ~850-foot transmission interconnect and two variances (fencing/landscaping and participating-owner setback) — after a multi-hour public hearing that drew strong views for and against the project and included applicant commitments on studies, bond and decommissioning requirements.
Williams County’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved four land-use items for the Homestead Wind project, including conditional use permits for the wind energy facility and a short transmission interconnect and two variances from county fencing/landscaping and the 1,400-foot existing-structure setback for participating landowners.
Michelle (planning staff) introduced the package, summarizing the scope: up to 81 turbine locations with no more than 67 turbines constructed, underground 34.5 kV collection lines, an operations-and-maintenance building, project substation, and an approximately 850-foot 115 kV transmission line that will tie into the Strandall substation. Staff recorded township recommendations that ranged from approval to denial, and noted the project footprint spans many townships.
Matt Eberl, senior development manager with Apex Clean Energy, told the commission the project is planned up to…
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