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Peoria County committee approves two large solar projects, debates transfer rules and fencing
Summary
Peoria County land‑use officials approved a 60 MW special‑use permit for NJR Clean Energy Ventures and a modification for Cornwall Solar LLC that reduces a previously approved project to 35 MW; members discussed permit transfer restrictions, an anticipated state law change to a five‑year commencement window, fencing aesthetics and road‑use agreements.
Peoria County land‑use officials approved two utility‑scale solar proposals after a meeting that focused as much on construction timelines and ownership rules as on project details.
Planning staff introduced zoning case DBA20250057, filed by NJR Clean Energy Ventures 3 corporation, requesting a special‑use permit to "construct and operate a 60 megawatt AC commercial solar energy facility across 180 acres of the subject parcels" located near 7813 South 1st Drive in Hollis Township. Staff recommended approval with seven standard restrictions, including a provision limiting the approval to NJR Clean Energy Ventures 3 or its affiliates and a condition requiring development to commence within three years of approval.
The committee discussed whether that three‑year commencement requirement should remain. Several members and Administrator Braun said pending state legislation is expected to set a five‑year commencement window that would supersede a local three‑year limit; staff said the…
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