# Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing


**Body:** Peoria County Government
**Date:** September 15, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals held a hearing on September 15, 2026, to review the Four Creeks Wind project special use permit application. The meeting focused extensively on the project's development timeline, site plans, turbine setbacks, environmental and engineering studies, and community engagement efforts. The project developer, Carson Robers of Repsol Renewables, detailed the proposed installation of up to 113 wind turbines, associated infrastructure, and compliance with county ordinances including setback requirements and monitoring plans. Discussions included the project's construction schedule, coordination with local agencies, decommissioning plans, and economic benefits such as property tax revenues and landowner payments. Objections were raised regarding the timing and completeness of submitted site plans and setback maps, but the board allowed their consideration. Cross-examination addressed topics such as grid interconnection rights, federal funding, tax credits, local labor agreements, and the project's environmental impact. The hearing was recessed to continue at a later date, with no final votes recorded during this session.

**Source:** Peoria County Government