PUBLIC NOTICE CC PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use – Solar Photovoltaic Facility Record number 217-20-000320-PLNG

PUBLIC NOTICE CC PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Crook County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 to consider the following: Conditional Use – Solar Photovoltaic Facility Record number 217-20-000320-PLNG Ronald Raasch (owner) and Jake Stephens (agent) are requesting a conditional use permit to construct and operate the Crook Flat Solar Farm, LLC, a photovoltaic (PV) solar power generation facility on up to 156 acres. Commercial energy facilities are allowed as conditional uses under Crook County Code 18.16.060(3) and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 215.283) and are subject to review under Crook County Code 18.160 (Conditional Uses) and 18.161 (Commercial Power Generating Facilities). The property is identified as Township 15 S, Range 15 E WM, tax lot 1228. A notice of public hearing and location maps are being mailed to all affected property owners, and to the appropriate entities and public agencies at least 20 days prior to the Planning Commission hearing. The hearing is being held pursuant to Crook County Code 18.172. Written testimony may be submitted to the Crook County Community Development Department, 300 NE 3rd Street, Room 12, Prineville, Oregon 97754, prior to 4:00 p.m. on April 22, 2020, or at the hearing. The application and copies of testimony are available by calling the planning department at 541-447-3211 or emailing us at plan@co.crook.or.us. Documents are also available on the department’s website: https://co.crook.or.us/planning-commission/page/crook-county-planning-commission. In order to promote community wellness, pursuant to public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, Crook County will be holding this hearing by WebEx conference call. People may listen in on the deliberations and may participate by calling in on the following number: 1-408-418-9388 Meeting number (access code): 620 301 810 Attendee ID: # Members of the public are encouraged to use this call-in number. Those who are unable to call in may visit the conference room at 320 NE Court Street, Prineville. Recordings of the meeting and minutes will be available within three business days by contacting the planning department. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 541-447-3211. Published: Apr. 7, 2020 160920

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