After weeks of hearings, the Reno County Planning Commission recommended denying a proposed wind farm near Cheney Lake.

Members spent hours debating locations and distance recommendations for the Next Era proposal. The company also submitted a new plan which eliminated a few of the proposed windmills. Ultimately, the commission will recommend denying the proposal to the Reno County Commission. The vote was 4-3 to recommend denial.

That commission could decide to approve it, regardless of the recommendation. Discussion on the issue will now be scheduled for a future meeting.