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McLean County board approves special use for solar farm, presses for battery fire safeguards
Summary
After debate over fire‑suppression standards and a statutory 30‑day decision clock, the McLean County Board approved a special use for a Tanda Renewables commercial solar facility and battery energy storage system in Blue Mountain Township, adding expectations that applicants follow International Fire Code and coordinate with the local fire district.
The McLean County Board voted to approve a special use permit for Tanda Renewables LLC to build a commercial solar energy generating facility and associated battery energy storage system (BESS) on parcel 166400‑001 in Blue Mountain Township after prolonged discussion about fire safety and statutory timing.
Land Use and Transportation Committee Chair Leah Klein introduced the case (SU2605) and moved to advance the item; Member Bessler seconded. Several board members flagged concerns about whether remanding the application back to the Zoning Board of Appeals would restart the statute's 30‑day decision window from the zoning hearing conclusion. County counsel advised the clock began when the…
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