Planning Commission recommends Benzinger Solar extension; Community Solar Garden proposal tabled

At the April 13 meeting Manager Leo Rosenbauer reported Planning Commission actions from its March 16 meeting. The P.C. moved to recommend the Board accept a 180-day time extension for the Benzinger Solar land development (motion carried). The P.C. also reviewed modification requests from SV CSG Jefferson 1 (Community Solar Gardens) and asked for clarification on four items: the surface material beneath solar panels in relation to impervious cover, SunVest’s definition of a "Robust Landscape Buffer," correction of a northern front setback that had been labeled to the road centerline rather than right-of-way edge, and showing the municipal line between Jefferson and Winfield townships on the property boundaries.

Because SV CSG Jefferson 1 requested more time, the P.C. tabled the land development plan for the month. The P.C. also recommended acceptance of a 60-day extension for the Wiefling Plan of Subdivision. No final BOS approvals on the solar plan were made April 13; the matters remain pending further submissions and clarifications.