Coggon Solar LLC

The webpage shows the current construction status, application documents, and review process for the Coggon Solar LLC utility-scale solar project. 

  • Date Application Received by Linn County: July 9, 2021
  • Date Approved by Linn County Board of Supervisors: January 24, 2022

Construction Checklist

The items listed in the table below must be completed before construction can start on the Coggon Solar LLC utility-scale solar project. 

Required DocumentResponsible DepartmentLink to Final DocumentReview Status
Entrance PermitSecondary Roads
Not Started
E-911 PermitSecondary Roads

Not Started
Road AgreementSecondary Roads

Not Started
Erosion and Sediment Control PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service
Not Started
NPDES PermitNatural Resource Conservation Service

Not Started
Site Grading PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service

Not Started
Storm Water Pollution Prevention PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service

Not Started
Agricultural Mitigation Plan/Subsurface Drain Tile Mitigation Management PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service
Agricultural Mitigation Plan
Not Started
Vegetative Management PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service
Vegetative Management Plan
In Progress
Update Site PlanPlanning and Development
Not Started
Emergency Management PlanPlanning and Development

Not Started
Preconstruction Survey of Construction RoutesPlanning and Development

Not Started
Building/Electrical PermitsPlanning and Development

Not Started

Staff Report

This application was reviewed by staff prior to being reviewed by the Technical Review Committee (TRC), the Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC), and Board of Supervisors. 

View the Staff Report (PDF)

Review Status 

Review GroupMeeting DateVideo of MeetingReview Status
Technical Review CommitteeNovember 15, 2021Watch TRC meeting videoComplete
Planning & Zoning CommissionNovember 29, 2021Watch PZC meeting videoComplete
Board of Supervisors - First ConsiderationJanuary 10, 2022Watch Board of Supervisors First ConsiderationComplete
Board of Supervisors - Second ConsiderationJanuary 13, 2022Watch Board of Supervisors Second ConsiderationComplete
Board of Supervisors - Third ConsiderationJanuary 18, 2022Watch Board of Supervisors Third ConsiderationBoard of Supervisors voted to postpone third consideration to January 24, 2022.
Board of Supervisors - Third and Final ConsiderationJanuary 24, 2022Watch Board of Supervisors Third and Final ConsiderationApproved


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