Planning Commission is Monday May 11 6 p.m. lots going on with Rocky Forge Wind Energy

The regular monthly meeting of the Botetourt County Planning Commission will have much about the results of the extra height of the proposed windmills on North Mountain in Northern Botetourt County. A public hearing for the possibility of wind turbines up to 680 feet will be held during the meeting which starts at 6 pm. Currently the turbines can only be 550 feet by previous action some five years ago.

Rocky Forge said that taller turbines could mean fewer turbines. At a 2019 Board of Supervisors meeting, the public weighed in for and against the project by the dozens.

The meeting is remote . The number to call to listed below. Comments can also be received by clicking the “here” button below to access a form

The current agenda and other meeting information can be found here.

For those wishing to attend the meeting in person, physical distancing measures will be in place at the Greenfield Education and Training Center. These measures will include spaced seating, limited person-to-person contact, and reduced County staff in attendance. Technology will be used to assist the public, staff, and the Commission members to hold the meeting in as safe a manner as possible.

Those who do not want to attend in person and wish to listen to and/or provide comments during the hearing may call 1-540-300-9110 and enter the code 875778#. An automated operator will answer the call and provide direction. The line will be open beginning at 5:55 p.m. the evening of the meeting. This option is only available during the course of the meeting.

Location:

Greenfield Education and Training Center
57 S. Center Drive
Daleville, VA 24083

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For more information, contact

Laura Goad, Department of Community Development
(540) 928-2080

Cathy Benson with Botetourt County. Photo Apex Energy