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Will County board splits on 53‑acre solar special‑use permit; variances for vegetation and monitoring approved
Summary
The Will County Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 17 split 2–2 on recommending a special‑use permit for a proposed ~5 MW, 53‑acre commercial solar facility at 5949 W Eagle Lake Road and forwarded the matter to the county board; separate variances for taller pollinator plantings and reduced monitoring passed 4–0.
The Will County Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 17 heard testimony and staff analysis on a proposed commercial solar project and split 2–2 on a recommendation for a special‑use permit, sending the matter to the county board for final action while approving two land‑management variances.
Staff presented zoning case ZC25112 seeking a special‑use permit for about 52.65–53 acres on the southern portion of a larger property previously permitted in 2025. Staff identified the owner as 'Helenea Stumbres Land Trust' with George Kwan listed as beneficiary and said the developer will require building permits plus approvals from the road and fire districts. The staff report referenced Will County zoning ordinance…
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