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Planning commissioners debate zoning alternative for power generation rules
Summary
Commissioners revisited prior consideration of two zoning alternatives for power generation siting, discussed using acres versus megawatts as a measurement and whether to request the Board of County Commissioners to return a text amendment for further revision.
During general business on Sept. 25, members of the Montrose County Planning Commission discussed text amendments related to power generation siting rules, including what the transcript refers to as "alternative 2." Several commissioners said alternative 2 contained elements worth reconsidering—most notably a proposal to use acreage as a measurement rather than an engineering‑derived megawatt calculation, and separate security requirements.
One commissioner said using acres in the ordinance makes the standard…
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