Winston Solar PUD

Opposed the amendment, citing missing NDOT encroachment permits, wildlife hazards to birds, and the broken 1,980-foot setback agreement.

Criticized the county for repeatedly changing ordinance standards and asked to be told plainly if North Mason Valley is becoming an industrial valley.

Said Chair Keller gave his word at prior hearings that 1,980 feet was final and urged the board not to go back on it.

Called the claim that power lines are less obtrusive than solar panels ridiculous and asked for easier public access to hearing documents.

Skeptical of promised school tax revenue, questioned whether construction wages and workers would benefit Yerington, and raised traffic and environmental concerns on Highway 95.

Challenged the letters of support as coming from project-connected people, opposed battery storage fire risk, insisted on the half-mile setback to avoid precedent, and asked that the item be tabled.

Supported the staff recommendation to deny for now, opposed undermining setbacks, and asked for a realistic depreciation-based tax estimate and 95A improvement planning.

Representing the Yerington Main Street Committee and Chamber of Commerce, submitted letters of support.

Supported the project but asked the board to explain the difference between a CUP and a PUD.

Questioned whether impact studies were done for past projects like the Parkway road and the substation.

Argued the project should be a special use permit and rezone rather than a PUD, opposed solar on agricultural land, and cited the incomplete traffic study.

Not against solar generally, but said moving the project closer to the highway would block future widening and endanger travelers on 95.

Comstock Metals' permitting director offered the company's services to develop a panel recycling and decommissioning plan under AB 493.

The Yerington city councilman voiced support, citing economic development benefits for Mason Valley.

Said the project should follow every aspect of the amended code and may be better suited elsewhere; urged the board to support the planner's findings and deny.

A Mason Valley landowner who spoke in support of the project.