# Zoning Board of Appeals - Zoning Hearing, 10-1-26


**Body:** McHenry County Meetings
**Date:** September 30, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

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


The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals held a zoning hearing on October 1, 2026, on Adrina Solar LLC’s request to amend conditional use permit Z25026 for a revised site plan. The change relocates the project access road about 700 feet west, following coordination with the county transportation division and Hebron Township road commissioner; the interconnection is also expected to shift west, with final utility details still pending. The applicant said the rest of the approved plan and required setbacks remain unchanged. The project is described as a roughly $5 million investment, with sheep grazing planned on the site, community-solar subscriptions expected to serve about 450 homes, and estimated tax payments of approximately $250,000 over the project’s 35-plus-year life. The applicant cited about $1.4 million per mile as a reference cost for utility line extensions, but no specific extension expenditure was approved at this hearing.

A nursery representative asked about buffer protections and procedures for reporting herbicide drift; the applicant offered to continue discussions and work to prevent damage. A union representative spoke in support. The board approved the proposed conditions and petition by 7–0, recommending approval to the County Board; the only condition change noted was updating the site-plan date. No contract award or purchasing action was identified.

**Source:** McHenry County Meetings