Planning Commission to Consider Natural Gas Special Use Permit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2026
Holcomb-Garden City-Finney County Area Planning Commission to Consider Sherlock Generation, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Triple Oak Power, LLC, Natural Gas Special Use Permit Request on August 20 Agenda
Finney County, KS – The Holcomb-Garden City-Finney County Area Planning Commission is scheduled to consider a Special Use Permit (SUP) request related to the proposed Sherlock Generation Natural Gas project during its August 20, 2026, meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers, 2nd floor, at the City Administrative Center, located at 301 North 8th Street, Garden City, Kansas.
The request includes:
Sherlock Generation, LLC – Natural Gas Energy System (NGES) project
The request is being reviewed through the County's Special Use Permit process established under Article 36 of the Finney County Zoning Regulations. The SUP process allows the County to evaluate whether a proposed land use is appropriate for a specific location and to determine what conditions, protections, and agreements may be necessary before a project could move forward.
The Planning Commission is an advisory board that provides recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners has the final authority to grant approval of the Special Use Permit. The Planning Commission’s consideration of this item does not authorize construction. Recommendation of a Special Use Permit only addresses whether the proposed land use may be appropriate under County zoning regulations.
If recommended for approval, the applicant would still be required to complete additional steps before construction could begin, including but not limited to:
Consideration of approval by the Board of County Commissioners
Submit official site and building plans
Complete the County's site plan review and permitting process
Obtain an approved building permit
Execute a Development Agreement
Execute a Road Use and Maintenance Agreement
Execute a Decommissioning Agreement
Execute a Community Benefit Agreement
Comply with all applicable County zoning and subdivision regulations and other required local, state, and federal approvals.
Project Summary
Sherlock Generation, LLC – Natural Gas Energy System (NGES) project
The Sherlock Generation Project is proposed to be a 600-megawatt (MW) NGES facility generally located in Sections 3, 4, and 10 of Township 25 South, Range 34 West, Finney
County, Kansas. The proposed Project area is approximately 80 acres and will include a natural gas generation facility utilizing up to 14 aeroderivative 50 MW combustion turbines and related infrastructure, including the following: emissions control equipment, power distribution centers, control systems, balance-of-plant equipment, water treatment facilities, foundations, cabling, piping, security fencing, internal access roads, stormwater facilities, electrical interconnection equipment, and other ancillary facilities necessary for construction and operation.
If approved, the applicant anticipates construction beginning near the end of 2027, with construction expected to take approximately 21 months. The anticipated operational life of the project is approximately 30 years.
Public Process and Transparency
Finney County recognizes that Special Use Permit projects generate significant public interest. The County's role is to ensure each proposal is reviewed through a transparent, fact-based, and legally established process that evaluates every application on its own merits and in accordance with the County's adopted zoning regulations.
The Special Use Permit review process includes consideration of factors such as:
Compatibility with surrounding land uses
Traffic and road impacts
Environmental considerations
Fire and emergency preparedness
Utility and infrastructure impacts
Public health and safety
Community input
Compliance with the Finney County Comprehensive Plan and County regulations.
Public Participation
The public is encouraged to review the agenda materials and attend the Public Hearing at the August 20 Planning Commission meeting. Public participation and community input remain an important part of the review process.
Public input regarding the SUP application will occur during the designated Public Hearing portion of the meeting, at a time established by the Planning Commission Chair, in accordance with adopted meeting procedures.
Written comments may be submitted in advance via email to ficoplanning@finneycountyks.gov or delivered to the Planning & Development Department at 101 W. Maple Street, Garden City, KS 67846, by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Agenda materials will be available on the City of Garden City’s website. The application and supporting documents are available on the County's website.
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For more information, contact:
Mackenzie Phillips
Director of Planning & Development
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