County planning staff flags viewshed, tourism concerns ahead of May 28 PSC hearing on 5 MW Helmstader’s Curve solar project Planning and Zoning reported it testified at an initial Public Service Commission meeting about a nearly 5‑megawatt solar project at Helmsstader’s Curve, urged that county development standards still apply despite state preemption, and said a final PSC public comment hearing is set for May 28 at the Lavelle Library.

Concerns are rising as a nearly 5-megawatt solar project is set for discussion, with local tourism and environmental impacts on the line before the May 28 public hearing.

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