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Proposal would help those near wind farms
A proposal to protect the property values of homes near wind turbines is gaining support.
Two of the five members of the Lee County Zoning Board of Appeals, which is reviewing the county's wind energy ordinance, said at their meeting Thursday that they backed a home seller protection program for residents near turbines.
November 4, 2011
by David Giuliani
in Sauk Valley News
DIXON – A proposal to protect the property values of homes near wind turbines is gaining support.
Two of the five members of the Lee County Zoning Board of Appeals, which is reviewing the county’s wind energy ordinance, said at their meeting Thursday that they backed a home seller protection program for residents near turbines.
The discussion of the issue started with board Chairman Ron Conderman’s suggestion that the county not include such a program in its ordinance.
“Why add more burden to the county?” he asked.
Members Mike Pratt and Tom Fassler said they would like some version of the program, though.
“Ron, I... [continue via Web link]
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