Courtesy Renewable Properties LLC
By Mick Zawislak | Daily herald
Can a $5 million investment in clean energy blend in a semi-rural landscape of existing residences and potential new homes?
That’s what Antioch officials will decide, as a proposed 20-acre solar farm first presented as a concept a year ago proceeds through the village’s review process.
Renewable Properties LLC of San Francisco is seeking a zoning variance and special use approval to build the solar farm on 52 acres along the south side of North Avenue just east of Deep Lake Road in the northern part of town.
The proposal will be considered at 7 p.m. Wednesday during a combined session of Antioch’s advisory planning commission and zoning board. The session is at village hall, 874 Main St., or can be viewed via Zoom.
According to Renewable Properties, the solar farm would generate enough electricity to provide power to 538 homes, or about 1,600 people, and represents a $5 million investment.
The property has been on the market for several years. Village planners’ original vision and the town’s comprehensive plan foresaw the land developed with large estate homes.
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