# Zoning Board of Appeals 9/30/26 - Session 3 Part 1 Recording

Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, September 30, 2026: The board continued testimony on the Cross Creek Farms/Four Creeks Wind Project application, hearing cross-examination and public questions about wildlife impacts and the proposed turbine locations. The witness discussed turbines up to 657 feet, estimated bird and bat mortality, potential effects on deer and other wildlife, habitat fragmentation from roads, and whether surveys and maps adequately documented protected lands, CREP-enrolled property, forest blocks, streams, and setbacks. The witness said staff verified most setbacks, acknowledged three locations with site-specific agreements, and noted that one turbine appears to be in planted grassland that may be enrolled in CRP, though its status was not verified.

The testimony also covered proposed operational curtailment, monitoring, mitigation, and coordination with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (including consultation at least every two years or when project conditions change). The witness said proposed measures follow or exceed state recommendations and are intended to avoid impacts to listed species while reducing other wildlife impacts. The transcript records no procurement activity, spending decisions, motions, or votes; the hearing focused on zoning review and environmental impacts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Sources
- [Zoning Board of Appeals 9/30/26 - Session 3 Part 1 Recording](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWam60Pd-dQ) - Peoria County Government