Notice of Public Hearings (VDOT Six-Year Plan, Oak Lane Solar, LLC)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room, Prince Edward County Courthouse, 111 N. South Street, 3rd Floor, Farmville, Virginia, to receive citizen input prior to considering the following:

 

  1. In accordance with Section 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia, a joint County-VDOT public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving public comments on the proposed County Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2031 and on the Secondary System Construction Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.All road projects in the Secondary Six-Year Plan that are eligible for federal funds will be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which documents how Virginia will obligate federal transportation funds.Copies of the proposed Plan and Budget may be reviewed at the VDOT Farmville Residency Office, located at 637 Commerce Road, Farmville, VA 23901.

     

  2. A Special Use Permit request by CEP Solar, LLC on behalf of Oak Lane Solar Farm, LLC and to make a determination if the project is substantially in accord with the Prince Edward County Comprehensive Plan and for the proposal to construct and operate a 5MWac solar energy facility on land totaling 194.8 +/- acres denoted as Tax Map Parcels 115-6-4, 115-A-55, and 115-A-59 located on Patrick Henry Highway (US Route 360), near its intersection with Campbell Crossing Road (State Route 628), which is zoned Agricultural Conservation (A1) District.

     

  3. Pursuant to §15.2-2316.8(B) of the Code of Virginia, consideration of a siting agreement by Oak Lane Solar Farm, LLC, related to a 5MWac solar energy facility on land totaling 194.8 +/- acres denoted as Tax Map Parcels 115-6-4, 115-A-55, and 115-A-59 located on Patrick Henry Highway (US Route 360), near its intersection with Campbell Crossing Road (State Route 628), which is zoned Agricultural Conservation (A1) District.

Citizen input for Public Hearings will be received through: (1) in-person participation; (2) remote participation by calling 1-844-890-7777, Access Code # 390313; or (3) by written comments mailed to: Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 382, Farmville, VA 23901; or emailed to: board@co.prince-edward.va.us; or faxed to: 434-392-6683. Written comments should be limited to no more than 500 words, and must be received by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Based on the number of speakers, the Chair will determine the time allotted to each speaker. Citizens may view the monthly Board of Supervisors meetings live (no public input) at the County’s YouTube channel by using the link on the County website under Meetings & Public Notices.

 

Additional information regarding the proposed Six-Year Plan, Special Use Permit, and Siting Agreement is also available for public review on the County’s web site at www.co.prince-edward.va.us or in the Prince Edward County Administrator’s Office, 111 N. South Street, 3rd Floor, Farmville, VA. It is the County’s intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you have questions or require special accommodations, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at 434-392-8837.