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County planning staff flags viewshed, tourism concerns ahead of May 28 PSC hearing on 5 MW Helmstader’s Curve solar project
Summary
Planning and Zoning reported it testified at an initial Public Service Commission meeting about a nearly 5‑megawatt solar project at Helmsstader’s Curve, urged that county development standards still apply despite state preemption, and said a final PSC public comment hearing is set for May 28 at the Lavelle Library.
County planning staff told commissioners that the county participated in a preliminary Public Service Commission (PSC) information meeting for a proposed nearly 5‑megawatt solar project at Helmsstader’s Curve and urged commissioners to consider submitting formal comments ahead of a May 28 final public hearing.
Lee, speaking for the Department of Planning and Zoning, said state law preempts local zoning for solar projects above 2 megawatts but noted: “our…
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