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Planning commission approves rezoning near LaSine Power Station for Evergy substation
Summary
The Linn County Planning Commission voted unanimously to rezone a large Evergy-owned parcel near LaSine Lake to light-industrial (I-1) to allow a future electrical substation, which proponents say will add resiliency to the local grid. Neighbors asked about exact siting and tree clearing; the commission found the request consistent with zoning factors and the comprehensive plan.
The Linn County Planning Commission on Jan. 13 approved a rezoning request from Evergy’s property agent that will allow a future electrical substation near the LaSine Power Station.
Melissa Vancrum of Ralph Fretz White Gauss law firm, representing the applicant, told commissioners the company is requesting the parcel be rezoned to I-1 (light industrial) so Evergy can site electrical infrastructure adjacent to the existing power station. Vancrum said the parcel is roughly 600 acres and that the fenced work area for the substation would be about 7…
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