Geneva Planning & Zoning Commission May 28, 2026.

The Geneva Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting on May 28, 2026, where they conducted public hearings on two key agenda items involving land use and development. The first item was a preliminary and final plan unit development (PUD) amendment to subdivide the Camel Courtyard PUD into two separate zoning lots, allowing for the sale of one parcel. The commission approved this amendment with the condition that final engineering be approved prior to building permit issuance. The second major discussion involved a special use permit request by One Energy Development LLC for a 13-acre solar photovoltaic farm on a light industrial zoned property. The commission reviewed extensive documentation and heard from the applicant about the project's benefits, including regional energy savings, increased property tax revenue, and job creation. Despite some concerns about the 30-year term and potential lost industrial development tax revenue, the commission voted to recommend approval of the special use permit, subject to final engineering and landscaping plans. The meeting also included updates on recent text amendments and upcoming training sessions for commissioners.