# Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing


**Body:** Peoria County Government
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals held a hearing on September 16, 2026, focused on the Four Creeks wind farm project application. The meeting involved detailed cross-examination of a development manager from Four Creeks LLC regarding the completeness and compliance of the application with county ordinances and state statutes. Key procurement-related discussions included the adequacy of application materials such as leases, site plans, and road use agreements, as well as the project's impact on local infrastructure, including roads and setbacks from nonparticipating properties. The board examined whether the application met setback requirements, the presence and status of road use agreements with townships and the county, and the consistency of the project with the Peoria County Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Objections and rulings on relevance and procedural matters were frequent, particularly concerning the scope of questioning about lease provisions and landowner input on turbine placement. The hearing also addressed the need for additional evidence and testimony on wetlands, flood plains, and FAA hazard determinations. The board extended the cross-examination time to allow thorough review of these complex issues. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting highlighted procedural and evidentiary considerations that could influence future procurement and project implementation activities.

**Source:** Peoria County Government