Site 22 has prior development studies and parkland potential, consultant says; some residents oppose nearby siting
Consultant said Site 22 had developer-conducted studies (Phase I, hydrologic, geotech) showing few constraints, but noted a small family cemetery would need protection; public commenters highlighted parkland and access concerns and one nearby landowner opposed siting the plant close to his property.
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The consultant told the committee Site 22 had more prior work available than the other candidates because a developer previously evaluated it for residential development. "There was a phase 1 site assessment...they didn't find any environmental concerns for the property," he said, and added a hydrologic determination and a geotechnical report that found rock near the surface but no bearing-capacity issues.
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