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AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY, ORDINANCE & BYLAW COMMITTEE Meeting

March 4, 2026 · Tippecanoe, IN
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-04 (PDF, 14 pp)
Retrieved April 13, 2026 from www.tippecanoe.in.gov ↗
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Attendees

Diana Luper (Member)
Vicki Pearl (Member)
Jackson Bogan (Member)
Ryan O'Gara (APC Staff)
Kathy Lind (Member)
Tom Murtaugh (Member)
Gary Schroeder (Member)
Larry Leverenz (Member)
Amanda Esposito (Staff)
Eric Burns (Attorney)
Kathy Parker (Member)
Jerry Reynolds (Member)
Nathan McBurnett (Member)
✓ Present: 13/13

Decisions

#10

Agenda Items

#I

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of minutes from the February 4, 2026, public hearing

#II

UPDATING OUR SOLAR ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

Discussion of a conceptual amendment to the UZO regarding solar energy requirements

Public Comments

26 speakers
Katherine Sobieralski · Topic: Solar ordinance and zoning

Discussed the importance of balancing interests of adjacent property owners and promoting harmonious land use

Kenny McCleary · Topic: Solar ordinance and zoning

Presented a 12-point plan for solar ordinance and emphasized the need for common sense guardrails

Dr. Jane Frankenberger · Topic: Solar ordinance and zoning

Discussed the goal of creating a clear and balanced solar ordinance and the challenges faced by the solar study committee

Joseph Sobieralski · Topic: Acreage cap for solar projects

Discussed the proposed 400-acre cap and its potential impact on solar development

Larry Nies · Topic: Solar energy and agriculture

Discussed the benefits of solar energy and its potential to coexist with agriculture

Anna Sorg · Topic: Solar energy and sustainability

Spoke on behalf of Purdue University students and emphasized the importance of solar energy for sustainability

Dr. Darrrell Schulze · Topic: Solar energy and soil health

Discussed the benefits of solar energy for soil health and the importance of responsible solar development

Sallie Fahey · Topic: Solar energy and community benefit

Emphasized the importance of considering the broader public benefit of solar energy and the need for thoughtful ordinance development

Angie Delworth · Topic: Solar energy and property rights

Discussed the importance of balancing property rights with the need for solar energy development

Benjamin Davis · Topic: Solar energy and personal experience

Shared his personal experience with solar energy and emphasized its benefits

Nicole Duttlinger · Topic: Solar energy and land use policy

Discussed the need for consistent land use policy and the importance of considering the impacts of solar energy development

Dan Collins · Topic: Solar energy and community concerns

Expressed concerns about the potential impacts of solar energy development on the community

Suzanne Collins · Topic: Solar energy and energy storage

Discussed the need for controls and guidelines on energy storage systems for solar energy

Marlee Brimner · Topic: Solar energy and government role

Emphasized the importance of government in promoting solar energy and responsible development

John Ade · Topic: Solar energy and property values

Discussed the potential impacts of solar energy development on property values

AR Lane · Topic: Solar energy and economic development

Emphasized the potential benefits of solar energy for economic development

David Byers · Topic: Solar energy and agriculture

Discussed the importance of balancing solar energy development with agricultural interests

Patty Jischke · Topic: Solar energy and community need

Emphasized the need for solar energy to meet community energy demands

Zacaria Martinez · Topic: Solar energy and ordinance development

Discussed the importance of responsible ordinance development for solar energy

Dean Craig · Topic: Solar energy and alternative technologies

Discussed the potential benefits of alternative technologies, such as small molecular reactors

Phil Farrar · Topic: Solar energy and environmental concerns

Expressed concerns about the potential environmental impacts of solar energy development

Lindsey Payne · Topic: Solar energy and ordinance development

Discussed the importance of responsible ordinance development for solar energy

Susan Schechter · Topic: Solar energy and agrivoltaics

Discussed the benefits of agrivoltaics and the potential for solar energy to coexist with agriculture

Peter Bermel · Topic: Solar energy and technology development

Discussed the importance of solar energy technology development and its potential benefits

Kevin Kircher · Topic: Solar energy and public support

Discussed the level of public support for solar energy and its potential benefits

Geoffrey Sanchez · Topic: Solar energy and agriculture coexistence

Discussed the potential for solar energy to coexist with agriculture and the importance of responsible development