Compromise is how the development manager for the Alta Farms Wind Project in DeWitt County describes last week's rulings by the DeWitt County Board.
The County Board approved a 2000 foot setback distance for the turbines, a corporate zoning regulation that follows state law and decommissioning regulations. The Board, however, voted down a measure that would restrict the height of the towers to 499 feet.
Tom Swierczewski calls the decisions a compromise and says they were very concerned about the tower height restrictions but were pleased with the County's close decision.
While Tradewind has not submitted a design yet for application, Swierczewski indicates they are finalizing their design and encourages landowners that are participating and not participating to give their input on the design.
Swierczewski indicates they are considering machines that range from 480 feet to 600 feet. For comparison, in Macon County, their towers are roughly 496 feet.
