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Commission defers decision on contested biogas utility permit after objections from neighbors
Summary
The commission heard competing arguments over Conditional Use Permit #21‑76 for a biogas-to-gas connection proposed by Northern Natural Gas and Brightmark, directed both parties to submit legal materials on whether Northern Natural Gas qualifies as a public utility, and deferred the appeal to Jan. 4, 2022.
The Minnehaha County Commission on Dec. 21 heard a contested appeal of Conditional Use Permit #21‑76, a proposed public utility facility to collect methane from local dairies, convert it into pipeline-quality gas and connect to regional lines. The Commission deferred consideration and asked both sides to supply additional legal and factual support on a central question raised by opponents.
Planner Kevin Hoekman summarized the planning commission’s prior approval and described the project components that triggered a conditional use permit, including above‑ground structures exceeding 120 square feet.…
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