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Christian County Zoning Board Of Appeals Continues Tuesday Evening Hearing Testimony

The Christian County Zoning Board Of Appeals again heard testimony on Tuesday evening wrapping up a 4th day of arguments for and against wind turbines in Christian County. Cassie Hebert has a home that will be in the heart of the turbines. She asked that the ZBA be sensible in their approach and ere on the side of safety.

 

Joyce Throneburg spoke as well.  She was concerned about shadow flicker and the lights so that they would only trigger when a plane was in adamant danger of hitting one. 

 

Clint Gabriel was next to speak. Gabriel thanked the Board for their hard work listening and gathering all the facts. Gabriel urged transparency.

 

Travis Hermann spoke next and he is from Piatt County.  Hermann is a cropduster and spoke of his concern about what wind turbines would do to his flight routes.

 

Steve Craggs spoke at great lengths about studies that he has read and done showing significant real estate depreciation after windfarms were built.

 

 

The next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will take place Wednesday, July 22nd at 6 PM. 

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