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Residents split over Bright Ridge plan; planning commission schedules May 29 tour
Summary
More than a dozen residents spoke at the planning commission meeting May 21, with landowners praising lease income and others warning of property‑value, notification and health concerns. The commission voted to recess to a Bright Ridge site tour on May 29 and then adjourned.
Public comment at the Washington County meeting on May 21 featured sharply divergent views on the Bright Ridge solar proposal.
Lake Wagner, a fourth‑generation farmer at 236 Barter Drive and president of Green Valley Poultry Farm, said he negotiated a lease with Catalyst and supports the project. "With Catalyst, they reached out multiple times... it's a very unique solar development ... it's genius," Wagner said, and said the 35‑year lease provided financial stability for his egg farm.
Opponents raised multiple concerns. Bill Beach (15542 Windale Road) said 35‑year…
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