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Officials update board on solar projects, radio system lease and planning work
Summary
County staff reported that the Dogwood Lane solar project was found consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that Red Brick Solar resumed negotiations with the county; staff also described a cheaper $800/month lease option on a Verizon tower for the county's interoperable radio system rather than building a new tower.
Taylor Newton, Director of Planning and Community Development, told the Board that the Dogwood Lane solar project had been determined by the Planning Commission to be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and would be scheduled for Board consideration in coming months.
County Attorney Frank Rennie reported he was on a call with Red Brick Solar and said developer negotiations with Dominion Energy had advanced; the project has until June to present a plan to the Board, the one-year anniversary since the Board found the developer's plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
On radio communications, Rodney Newton said CTA Consultants had negotiated a lease with Verizon to place equipment on the Love's Mill tower for $800 per month, which is less costly than building a new tower. Negotiations with Crown Castle had stalled after Crown Castle requested $2,000 for 15 years; County Attorney Rennie asked staff for contact information for Crown Castle related to a Conditional Use Permit question.
No formal actions on the solar projects or the radio lease were recorded in the minutes beyond these status reports and the request for contact information.
