The Harvey County Planning Commission denied Butler Rural Electric Cooperative’s rezoning request Dec. 6 by an 8-0 vote. The utility was seeking to rezone its property at 84th Street and East Lake Road from agriculture to utility use for Print Crypto Inc., which is a bitcoin mining operation. Planning and Zoning Director Karen Rothe said nearby residents complained about the noise, which affected their quality of life because it was no longer fun to sit outside. … Tim Wuthrich lives 635 feet directly west of the substation. He said the noise generated was not ear-piercing to the point where he has to wear headphones, but it’s constant. … “When I’m out in the yard with the family and grandkids […], this is a constant noise.” Wuthrich compared the sound to an 18-wheeler idling.
Source: Harvey County Now
