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Franklin County board authorizes fast‑track for Summit View substation and Boone development tied to housing grants
Summary
The board approved expedited review for a planned power substation at Summit View Business Park and moved to fast‑track rezoning/special‑use permit hearings for a Boone Real Estate project; the actions are linked to $500,000 and $1,000,000 grants for workforce housing and infrastructure.
Franklin County supervisors voted to fast‑track two planning actions aimed at accelerating local economic development and housing infrastructure. At the organizational meeting the board authorized a comprehensive‑plan amendment and concurrent special‑use permit process for a planned substation in the Summit View Business Park and approved expedited hearings for a Boone Real Estate rezoning and two special‑use permits.
County Administrator Whitlow told the board the Summit View…
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