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Commission recommends expanded Lux Solar array after variance and CUP deliberations; public raises supply and siting concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to forward a major-variance request and a conditional-use permit to expand the existing Lux Solar facility in Mason Valley. The expansion adds roughly 280 acres (about 19 MW) and sought reduced setbacks from intermittent streams and existing residences; public commenters expressed concern about panel sourcing and proximity to residences.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a major variance and conditional-use permit to allow Lux Solar Center LLC to expand an existing solar photovoltaic facility in northern Mason Valley.
Project summary: The request would add about 280 acres to an existing permitted solar area on a 1,593-acre parcel. Conceptually the expansion would support roughly 19 megawatts of additional photovoltaic arrays. Because county code now requires larger buffers from intermittent streams and from parcels with existing residences, the applicant…
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