THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY
CATLIN — Starting today, Catlin Mayor Justin Bargo said, companies can submit special-use permit applications for wind and solar projects to the village.
Late last week, the village council approved a wind and solar ordinance to regulate such projects, including Earthrise Energy’s proposal for a 1,400-acre solar-farm project along Catlin-Tilton Road. And on Monday, a previous moratorium on solar-farm projects finally expired.
The ordinance outlines the special-use permit application and public hearing process for a proposed wind- or solar-energy system, which is to include a detailed site plan addressing site maintenance, setbacks and other issues. Relevant noise, shadow flicker, wildlife and environmental impact studies also must be completed, in addition to plans for site drainage and eventual decommissioning of the project.
Rural Catlin resident Patty Jones said it’s “very disappointing” that some language was taken out of the approved ordinance regarding water and well testing, as one of the biggest concerns voiced by the public has been regarding water safety.
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