Planning Panel Rejects Cedar Creek Solar Farm Permit

The Sherburne County Planning Advisory Commission recommended denial of Cedar Creek Energy’s request for a land-use map amendment and Interim Use Permit to construct a 2.475 MW community solar garden on agricultural land in Santiago Township. The proposed 43‑year solar lease, already under interconnection with Connexus Energy, drew neighborhood and township opposition over land use compatibility.

Scope & details

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Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

43-year lease running until 2069

Renewal date

2069-12-31

Renewal

Interim Use Permit was proposed to be valid for 43 years until December 31, 2069, with decommissioning and financial security conditions, but was recommended for denial and thus not approved at this stage.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Sherburne County Planning Advisory Commission Minutes 2026-05-21

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Who was awarded the facilities contract by Town of Santiago?

Cedar Creek Energy was awarded this facilities contract by Town of Santiago, as recorded on May 21, 2026.

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