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Village reviews annexation agreement for commercial solar field, developer to give $300,000 and rights‑of‑way
Summary
The village approved an annexation agreement with RPIL 12, LLC for a commercial solar field south of Bell Road; the agreement gives Shorewood regulatory control, secures rights‑of‑way on Mound and County Line roads, and includes $300,000 to the village as part of concessions.
Committee members reviewed correspondence about an annexation agreement with RPIL 12, LLC to develop a commercial solar field on County Line Road south of Bell Road. The minutes state the Chatham annexation allows the village to require compliance with local ordinances and that the developer made concessions, including right‑of‑way easements and a payment to the village.
The record notes, "The agreement included right of ways on Mound Road and County Line Road besides $ 300, 000 to the village ." Committee members acknowledged some residents may be unhappy, but the agreement was described as instrumental for westward planning district expansion. No formal objections or votes were recorded at the meeting.
