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The application covers about 3.4 acres in a CO zone with an AQ-3 overlay and would convert an existing warehouse into a bus dispatch and overnight storage facility. Anthony Troviano of Hometown Engineering said the property is a developed commercial parcel with a building, septic, gravel access and parking areas and that the application includes transferring roughly 1 acre between adjoining parcels.

Why it matters: Board members and consultants flagged traffic safety, water supply and winter operations as issues that could affect neighboring businesses and residents if not addressed before approval.

Traffic and circulation: The town’s traffic consultant (memo attributed to Kimley-Horn) reviewed the applicant’s traffic study and estimated the operation could generate up to 77 additional trips on Industrial Drive during peak periods. The memo notes the unsignalized intersection of Industrial Drive and NYS Route 17A currently operates at level of service C and that the added turning movements would meet warrants for a left‑turn lane on northbound Route 17A. The consultant recommended the applicant review five years of crash history for the intersection, provide sight‑distance and stopping‑sight‑distance assessments, and clarify how drivers and buses would maneuver into and out of tight stalls identified on the plan.

Operations, staffing and winter weather: Board members and the applicant described a staged check‑in and boarding process intended to limit simultaneous vehicle movements. The applicant said driver check‑in can span about 1 hour 15 minutes and that route schedules are staggered. A Goshen resident, Chris Hillen, told the board that he supports the business but raised winter‑maintenance concerns, asking where snow and inactive buses would be parked during multi‑inch snow events. The applicant said temporary stacking and alternate on‑site parking could be shown on a revised plan.

Water, septic and fuel storage: The applicant said the existing well location did not meet Department of Health spacing guidelines and that a replacement well site was identified on the parcel; the DOH issued waivers allowing temporary use of bottled water for potable purposes while the well is completed and allowing limited non‑potable use of well water for sanitary purposes during a defined period, subject to further approvals. A septic analysis was submitted and a structural engineer inspected the existing septic tank; the applicant said the tank was acceptable for vehicle load. The applicant also confirmed plans to relocate a 600‑gallon diesel tank and a 150‑gallon tank to the rear of the building and to provide fueling there.

Design waivers and setbacks: The applicant requested a waiver under local design guidelines to allow buses to be stored in areas that would otherwise fall inside yard setback rules because the buses would be considered equipment storage; the board’s counsel and staff said that is a discretionary design review issue for the planning board to resolve.

Requests for additional information: The board asked the applicant to return with (a) a revised EAF Part 3 (environmental form), (b) a clarified traffic analysis that addresses the Kimley‑Horn memo (including crash history and sight‑distance checks), (c) operational clarifications showing where buses and employee vehicles will be staged, (d) energy‑consumption figures and consideration of solar mitigation, (e) documentation of the replacement well location and DOH approvals, and (f) a clearer layout showing relocated fuel tanks and winter parking plans.

Public comment and board action: The planning board opened the public hearing for testimony and received at least one public comment from a resident (Chris Hillen). The board then closed the public hearing and directed staff and the applicant to provide the requested supplemental material for the board’s next meeting; no final site-plan approval was issued at this meeting.

What’s next: The applicant will submit revisions and additional memos; staff and the town traffic consultant will circulate responses and the matter will return to the planning board for continued review and a possible determination.

Speakers quoted in this article are drawn from the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Goshen Planning Board Meeting April 17, 2025.","oneSentenceSummary","The Town of Goshen Planning Board opened a public hearing on a proposed Student Bus Company terminal at 10 Industrial Drive, where consultants and residents raised traffic, water‑supply and winter‑operations concerns and asked the applicant to return with additional studies and revised plans.","taxTitle","Goshen, Orange County, New York","taxId",55277,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6579781,"Solar Liberty presents lidar‑based view‑shed study; board narrows vantage points for visual and glare analysis",1218,3017000,4235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3045437-0a7f57169ef4fe5e59b1e03a0ea77618&start=3017&end=4235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3045437-0a7f57169ef4fe5e59b1e03a0ea77618/thumbnail_3017000.jpg","/articles/6579781/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Solar-Liberty-presents-lidarbased-viewshed-study-board-narrows-vantage-points-for-visual-and-glare-analysis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579781-4d5a9cd47c16770425ef97573901fd41/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026686&Signature=P9Mq-YIojoizl-A-vP9uFfELy2NKUhsq4D7OVwyyed3cJRDDRlUGMKnMpItYhqGu0nOZKc~D~m6wtcSehoAYBUjEBoFujhAc7Mz2IBY96CxoYcKYYelcqHXn-jIfENHxnfbiLBBVjyt0DjFJgk6GxcyVcPtwtP0u1lTSJgr6i4CGpCNk8mRT6Pp0SgAMW~EuRoXrmTOnOkTGMeutiREISYHV7vwhvMDbkxmMFQ099GMuj~mbVOLQ6kLrVUspUpQ2gdDDF~rJkohZGTys576lMRVYtoY--25AFiq3IgJDw3nD2s1K7k9rGhGNiziyY5HSKeDwukQPJV5A4atZ2yh5dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Solar Liberty Energy Systems and its consultants returned to the Town of Goshen Planning Board with a lidar‑based view‑shed analysis for a proposed solar energy system on approximately 58.9 acres.

What was presented: Ari Goldberg (lawyer for the applicant) and Nicholas Vambas (LaBella/LaVelle Associates) described two types of GIS‑based visibility maps: a “bare‑earth” map that models ground topography only and a “first‑return” map that incorporates lidar returns from vegetation and structures. The first‑return view shed reduced the mapped visibility compared with bare‑earth results where tree cover or buildings block sight lines.

Board requests and vantage points: The applicant had previously submitted candidate photo‑vantage points; after walking the maps with staff and consultants the board narrowed and refined the list. The planning board requested photopoints and visual simulations (including glare analysis) at strategic locations, including several points on Northgate and Summitview, multiple locations along Millburn Road, Moonlight Trail (middle and ends), and selected locations on Skulls/Reservoir and Storms roads. The applicant agreed to present photographs and 3‑D visual simulations taken in leaf‑off conditions and to map any adjustments needed for vantage‑point selection.

Planting, glare and a one‑year look‑back: Board members discussed landscape screening and the need for realistic planting plans. The board asked for a one‑year “look‑back” condition after final planting to confirm whether plantings achieved the intended screening effect and to allow adjustments if visibility or glare proved greater than predicted. The applicant expressed willingness to provide detailed planting scenarios and tested glare simulations.

Construction timing and noise/alarm concerns: The applicant estimated construction would likely take six to 12 months with Millburn Road used for site access; board members asked that heavy truck traffic avoid early‑morning hours (suggested start no earlier than 9 a.m.). The board also asked the applicant to clarify alarm systems and response procedures after a neighbor raised concerns about prolonged alarms at a different solar facility; the applicant said emergency contact signage and monitoring protocols are standard practice and said it would include any proposed alarm details in the noise/operations submittal.

Next steps: The board instructed the applicant to submit the refined list of photopoints, high‑resolution photo‑simulations (including first‑return and bare‑earth comparisons) and a planting/mitigation plan. A one‑year monitoring condition was discussed as part of possible future approval conditions.

Speakers quoted are attributed to the meeting transcript.","Solar Liberty presented a lidar view‑shed study for a proposed 58.9‑acre solar array; the planning board asked for targeted, leaf‑off photographic simulations, a planting mitigation plan and a one‑year look‑back to confirm screening and glare performance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6579786,"Planning board conditionally approves Northern Bear Pet Food site plan with log‑pile, RV conditions",706,2284000,2990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3045437-0a7f57169ef4fe5e59b1e03a0ea77618&start=2284&end=2990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3045437-0a7f57169ef4fe5e59b1e03a0ea77618/thumbnail_2284000.jpg","/articles/6579786/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Planning-board-conditionally-approves-Northern-Bear-Pet-Food-site-plan-with-logpile-RV-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579786-c611a382d18414eb336ea30c584b75ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026686&Signature=VmzptnzU3xA6pRgAzZh3NbpUbjSaCWgGFupKJj9ckuN4~tbNhiAn24NvM-E9nB~EZzngyLcPoxEmYV7V-fl4PvbC8oKc--oGl~5WY7KuBruHvp8RRiMe2jupwBhRJZXB-rTaQDCeN~qabMr1Hg5B2DmOmT8qjMMz~FqbP1ZW39LAJzj4T2Tk31LQKWzpcNd7BcpunGjYw5Egyy7HszT9YkAtjgrP2qphLRQRjzOKNZcbKmKXR94cVQP5fRp2oyffQX7vARyeMFJVIENDeBaaP2meIkc~rM9TO-KCOw3J6zcWUYbvG9lIOJsG1yVs-MZpEnKC82YjE3n9Y1t0RpSlZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Goshen Planning Board voted to adopt a conditional approval resolution for Norden Mordam Enterprises LLC, doing business as Northern Bear Pet Food Supply, for a retail/service site at New York State Route 17M.

What the board approved: The board approved an amended major site plan by resolution with multiple conditions drawn from prior approvals and the town engineer’s review. The resolution, as read into the record, incorporates conditions from a 1983 site‑plan approval, the zoning board of appeals decision dated April 15, 2025, and the town engineer’s memorandum dated November 27, 2024.

Conditions and outstanding items: The resolution sets specific conditions including: compliance with prior signed plans and any amendments; adherence to the town engineer’s memorandum; lighting limited to 0.1 foot‑candles at the property line with full‑cutoff fixtures and IDA‑compliant fixtures; orderly management of outdoor storage; and a Department of Health trigger requiring DOH approval if an average of 25 individuals are on‑site at least 60 days per year.

Inspector requests: The building inspector requested two additional conditions be added to the resolution. First, a log pile on the property must be addressed so it meets the New York State Fire Code prior to final plan signing; the inspector asked that the board condition the requirement as part of the site‑plan approval rather than leaving it solely to building‑permit review. Second, an existing trailer/RV that has been on site for roughly three years must either be removed or relocated behind the building into a legal parking space before the plan is signed.

Board action and rationale: The resolution was amended during the meeting to add the building inspector’s conditions and then was moved and seconded for adoption. Board members discussed minor corrections to plan dates and confirmed the zoning board variances that were incorporated into the resolution.

What’s next: The applicant is responsible for meeting the listed pre‑signing conditions, including addressing the log pile and the long‑standing trailer on site and providing the required plan corrections and memos to staff.","The board voted to adopt a conditional resolution approving Norden Mordam Enterprises LLC (Northern Bear Pet Food) major site plan, subject to complying with prior site‑plan conditions, town engineer memos, DOH triggers, and new conditions to address a log pile and an RV on site.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6579772,"Planning board declares lead agency for 114 Hartley Road battery energy storage proposal; board seeks fire‑safety, hazard and operations details",2364,5783000,8147000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3045437-0a7f57169ef4fe5e59b1e03a0ea77618&start=5783&end=8147","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3045437-0a7f57169ef4fe5e59b1e03a0ea77618/thumbnail_5783000.jpg","/articles/6579772/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Planning-board-declares-lead-agency-for-114-Hartley-Road-battery-energy-storage-proposal-board-seeks-firesafety-hazard-and-operations-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579772-8c6027b18f9f240625fe78c2e53023f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026686&Signature=GiDOJ8mwySoYLA1l0RZbQSBk0vk2J2j9GlnxdD61hhD73VfyAxviPkDzxGaddF1tN9fydkDspEhjegIKg5XAovU2vtS~dJYLGJE7JdL5j~8Tj2K31uRqyGD7Nj0A~FYr-rKrkwyyVK~v0Hoyfwl1XrY115DWW2-u6L5zxa2yU0wuSnnhyOmnwHru345HFfJ2ZtwpOnr5yHWKNhvPKFu3FW99O6U6xzbjA5RLaMBvPU~L0w23PZe0kZP4GvZ7Pn-KsYoM6nK7fK2BkumyTZVs1UK2koLQUv~iqRWYQSH3chtlIf4-GT3qWyFynUxWOzW3jIVJRxR7z3AdGgvts-FXew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Goshen Planning Board received an initial presentation on an amended site plan and special permit application for a tier‑2 battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed at 114 Hartley Road.

Project overview: The applicant’s development team (represented by Travis Rosiek from Craig Manning and Eric Nolan and Zachary Long from New Leaf Energy) described two 5‑megawatt battery units (four‑hour duration) to be sited on a 31.2‑acre parcel currently used for construction‑storage operations. The development would use existing site access and infrastructure where possible and locate two equipment pads (each roughly 89 by 99 feet) inside fenced, gated enclosures; some new pad concrete and gravel surfacing is proposed where equipment will sit.

Board action: The planning board voted to declare its intent to act as lead agency for SEQRA for the project. Board members also directed the applicant to provide a detailed hazard mitigation analysis, an emergency response plan, equipment‑pad and fire‑suppression details, alarm/system behavior and monitoring plans, noise and alarm procedures, and decommissioning estimates broken out by pad.

Fire‑safety and hazardous materials: Board members and staff asked for specifics about battery chemistry, fire‑suppression options (including whether a water spray or other suppression system would be used), remote monitoring and alarm protocols, sensors (LEL/smoke) and how failed sensors would be detected or replaced. The applicant said they will submit a full hazard‑mitigation analysis listing materials and suppression systems and will coordinate with the fire department. The applicant noted that ESRG (an industry fire‑safety consultancy) and a member of the governor’s interagency task force on battery safety will be engaged to advise on emergency response and code‑related items.

Emergency access and operations: The applicant said existing TAM Enterprises access would be used; the board asked that Knox Box locations, turning templates for fire apparatus and agreements for emergency gate access be incorporated in revised plans. The board also asked for a clear point‑of‑disconnect or sectionalizing detail that would let emergency responders isolate the BESS from the distribution system if necessary.

Environmental and community issues: Board members requested the distance to the nearest residence (the applicant noted the closest residence is more than 700 feet away and separated by vegetated property and O&R infrastructure), potential off‑site impacts from thermal events or smoke, expected cooling arrangements for the battery units, and confirmation that any suppression chemicals would be documented in the hazard analysis.

Next steps: The applicant will submit revised site plans and a detailed hazard/emergency operations package; staff circulated SEQRA notices and the board declared its intent to serve as lead agency at the meeting. The applicant indicated an intent to submit revised materials in advance of the board’s next meetings so technical reviews and referrals (including to the fire department) can proceed.

Speakers quoted are attributed to the meeting transcript.","New Leaf Energy presented an amended site‑plan and special permit concept for a two‑pad, 5 MW (each) battery energy storage system at 114 Hartley Road. The planning board declared its intent to serve as lead agency for SEQRA and asked the applicant to provide hazard mitigation, emergency response, alarm and cooling system details, decommission",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6579776,"Board and staff flag private‑road, wetland and village approvals for Wood subdivision on Sarah Wells Trail",1184,4553000,5737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3045437-0a7f57169ef4fe5e59b1e03a0ea77618&start=4553&end=5737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3045437-0a7f57169ef4fe5e59b1e03a0ea77618/thumbnail_4553000.jpg","/articles/6579776/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Board-and-staff-flag-privateroad-wetland-and-village-approvals-for-Wood-subdivision-on-Sarah-Wells-Trail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579776-a41fb12cd87eb3c0ee1c069691757770/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026686&Signature=EeABzhUk4IjbaK7F4LozjYVk2n7As3RNMZ3RTNOG6gZkRQu80Ly-hPWMo2B9Q2JJdqIrExeBaaI9XqfpaQX1skrH4hae1pTk6iTnhaanoSn-fleWSFc74RJdWOBMwixs-UcdOg7oERpfKOQW6HI4Sa9FHBoENM43oMV3y-z4fixMVLSat7sjp-YRjM8WhxK4WMJ0gBJtw0JtB-mx8pamphHAFHzs5NvRuzzMtTr6zG3COpSFD6kydJ45CY01Oa8Sh-9GLQ803Saq1TV30t4mP2fDate8UZ9Z-4ejshskohb8gyngpG0Zn9Lgy1dASiVzKhj3XdHutYBv~SjSFdRlvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Board reviewed a revised small‑scale subdivision (Wood Subdivision) proposing three lots on roughly 27.2 acres that span the Town of Goshen and the Village of Goshen scenic corridor and several overlay zones.

Applicant presentation: Juan de Jesus of MGS Engineering said the owner revised unit sizes and will shrink a proposed house on one lot from a five‑bedroom footprint to a four‑bedroom layout and clarified that a historic barn on the property appears to be agricultural in use. He noted that agricultural buildings are typically exempt from construction‑provision requirements of the state fire code if they are used solely for agricultural processing, but that the exemption may be lost if the barn is used for public events or non‑agricultural occupancy.

Staff concerns and SeQRA: Town staff (Sean) reminded the board that the applicant declared intent to be lead agency for SEQRA and that an EAF and SEQRA Part 1 were on file; staff also highlighted that, under town code, SEQRA (Part 2/Part 3) must be completed before a public hearing for a subdivision. The town engineer noted the plan shows one lot (Lot 2) without direct frontage on an improved road and recommended the applicant discuss frontage and rear‑lot standards with counsel; staff warned that a 20‑foot minimum rural‑street width applies under town street specifications, and the applicant’s proposed private road includes narrower segments to reduce wetland impacts.

Village and agency coordination: Staff advised the applicant to make a formal application to the Village of Goshen planning board to confirm access across a village road and to obtain any required village approvals. The applicant has submitted a DEC parcel determination request for wetlands jurisdiction and reported that the DEC response is pending; the Army Corps of Engineers application for any jurisdictional wetland crossings is also in progress. The town indicated that SHPO requested Phase IA/IB archaeological study and the applicant has contracted an archaeologist to perform the surveys.

Road and utilities: The applicant said the private road design minimizes disturbance where crossing wetlands and that the proposed construction section otherwise generally exceeds town minimum road specifications except at some narrow sections where disturbance is minimized. Staff and board members emphasized including utility easements and turnout dimensions adequate for fire apparatus; the board recommended coordination with the Village of Goshen and the town engineer to confirm whether a design waiver or ZBA variance is needed.

Site visit and next steps: The applicant provided supplemental photographs and said the owner had staked the property; the board encouraged a site visit and asked the applicant to circulate new materials addressing DEC, Army Corps, archaeological work and any needed design waivers prior to a public hearing.

Speakers quoted in this article are drawn from the meeting transcript.","Applicant revised a small‑scale subdivision plan for 27.2 acres near Sarah Wells Trail and Victoria Terrace. Town staff flagged SeQRA, private‑road frontage and village access issues, DEC jurisdictional wetland review and a requested archaeological Phase IA/IB; the board recommended a site visit and village coordination before moving forward.","actionData","errors"]

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