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by Tony Lundy
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — A proposed large-scale two-county solar project is raising concerns among Grand Traverse County commissioners.
While the county does not have final zoning authority over the project, commissioners said they want local residents to have a voice in what happens next.
The project is being proposed by Shipyard Solar, connected to Ranger Power would cover both Wexford and Grand Traverse counties.
Under state law, large-scale solar projects can be approved through the Michigan Public Service Commission, even when local zoning rules could otherwise block them.
Commissioners said the county could still be affected by the project through roads, erosion control and other services.
“As frustrated as we are with what is the existing rules, I think we need to react and react strongly to this and try to have the local citizens that live there have a voice in this matter, not being told by the state what is going to happen,” said Darryl Nelson, Grand Traverse County commissioner.
Commissioners voted to direct county legal counsel to respond to the developer and keep the county involved in the process.
As of now, Wexford County has yet to respond to the notice.
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