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Lunenburg County planning commission finds Oral Oaks Road solar project in substantial accord with comprehensive plan
Summary
The Lunenburg County Planning Commission unanimously found on Sept. 7, 2023, that the 12‑megawatt Oral Oaks Road Solar (CUP 1‑23) proposal is in substantial accord with the Lunenburg‑Kenbridge‑Victoria Comprehensive Plan following an applicant presentation, staff report and questioning about water runoff and site grading.
The Lunenburg County Planning Commission unanimously determined on Sept. 7, 2023, that Oral Oaks Road Solar, LLC's proposed 12‑megawatt utility‑scale solar array is in "substantial accord" with the Lunenburg‑Kenbridge‑Victoria Comprehensive Plan.
The finding came after a presentation by Tom Holt of Ameresco, a Berkley Group staff 2232 report and a question‑and‑answer period during which commissioners asked about groundwater protections, erosion control and site grading. The project is proposed for tax parcel 058‑0A‑0‑29, a 128.239‑acre parcel in an A‑1 (Agricultural) zone with road frontage on Oral Oaks Road; the application describes the array as surrounding 5844 Oral Oaks Road on three sides.
Why it matters: under Code of Virginia §15.2‑2232, the 15.2‑2232 hearing determines whether a proposed project is…
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