MICHAEL CAST
Some saw a greener future and economic perks, and some saw a massive eyesore blighting the rural landscape in Butte residentsâ backyards.
The Butte-Silver Bow Zoning Board on Thursday made the decisive call, voting down a special use permit to build a gigantic 1,600-acre solar array in south Butte 5-0.
In their justification, Zoning Board members cited the pure size of the array, saying it would undeniably change the landscape of those who live in the Little Basin Creek area. They said the publicâs strong opposition carried weight.
Board members said they supported green energy, and could get on board with a smaller version of the proposal in an area less intrusive to peopleâs way of life.