(Spirit Lake)– The portion of a proposed Dickinson county ordinance that would establish more stringent setbacks for carbon pipelines is headed back to the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission. The supervisors took the action on a 4-1 vote following a public hearing this (Tues.) morning.
Supervisor Kim Wermersen says he is concerned the currently proposed two mile setback from cities would effectively zone the Green Plains ethanol plant in Superior out of existence. He suggested a 1,600 foot distance and a provision that would allow the plant to remain through a conditional use and waiver. A motion to that affect by Wermersen was voted down 2-3, with supervisors Tim Fairchild, Steve Clark and Chairman Bill Leupold voting no.
Another motion was then made to refer the matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission, with Fairchild adding a caveat…
That motion was approved 4-1 with Wermersen voting no…
There was no indication during today’s (Tues.) meeting as to how soon the Planning and Zoning Commission could further review the matter.
