2026-04 Ordinance Rezoning Property from R-1 Single Family Residence District to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial District - Property Northwest of the Intersection of West Mound Road and North Westlawn Avenue (07-07-29-476-004)

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Decatur Northwest 2, LLC Decatur Northwest 2 Commercial Solar Energy Facility, Decatur, IL Construction The following discussion provides a general description of the construction schedule and activities associated with the Project. Schedule Construction would begin in 2027. Construction would be anticipated to occur over a period of 5 to 6 months.Delays outside of the Applicant's control may cause changes to this schedule. Such delays may relate to required utility interconnection upgrade work. Activities Construction activities will consist of the placement of the PV panels and associated equipment(e.g., excavation of trenches and equipment pads; installation of racking, solar modules/inverters,and electrical equipment), development of access roads and fencing, and restoration. Restoration Topsoils will not be removed from site so that they may be used as native fill during and following construction, as needed.At the completion of earth disturbing activities associated with construction of the Project,all disturbed portions of the parcel will be permanently seeded. A native grass mix of low- growth seeds and wildflowers will be planted as determined at the pre-construction meeting. Perennial vegetative ground cover and/or farm crops will be established and maintained in setback areas to further prevent erosion and to manage run-off as outlined in the Agricultural Impact Mitigation Agreement (AIMA,see below). When practical, seed and plantings will be sourced from local nurseries and vendors. Operation The facility is anticipated to operate for up to 35 years. The Applicant intends to be the long-term owner and operator of the Project. Once in operation,no on-site employees are needed on a permanent,day-to- day basis. Personnel will consist of those conducting maintenance activities in accordance with the operations and maintenance plan schedule. Maintenance work will be conducted in accordance with zoning ordinance(e.g., hours of work and requirements established as part of the design and installation). Agrivoltaics As part of the operations plan,the Applicant is considering the use of sheep grazing for vegetation maintenance. This grazing management is an effective way to integrate agrivoltaics(sheep grazing) into the project. The sheep farmer will be responsible for the vegetation maintenance of the site and transportation of the sheep. The Applicant will be responsible for providing and maintaining a permanent and secure perimeter fence to ensure the sheep will not escape the facility. In the event additional vegetative maintenance is required, landscaping services will be subcontracted.