# Zoning Board of Appeals 9/29/26 - Session 2 Part 2 Recording

Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on September 29, 2026: the board heard expert testimony concerning the proposed Four Creeks wind project. Georgia Tech professor and aviation researcher Dr. Jonathan Rogers discussed blade-failure and ice-shed risks, turbine wake turbulence, and aircraft-detection lighting. He characterized the risks to nearby homes, properties, and roads as very low and said the available research did not indicate that turbine wakes pose a hazard to aircraft. He also described the project area as having relatively infrequent icing conditions and discussed the proposed setbacks and aviation-safety measures.

The testimony noted the proponent’s commitments to install an icing-detection system, curtail or shut down turbines when aerial applicators request it within a quarter mile of their intended application area, and use an aircraft-detection lighting system that activates obstruction lights when aircraft enter its detection zone. No procurement decisions, contract awards, spending votes, or purchasing actions were identified in this excerpt; the hearing focused on technical evidence relevant to zoning review.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Zoning Board of Appeals 9/29/26 - Session 2 Part 2 Recording](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An_JQDYXE0Y) - Peoria County Government