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Terrence Nolan of New Leaf Energy summarized the project’s purpose and siting, saying the batteries are sited near an existing National Grid substation to provide local grid resiliency. \"These batteries have the capacity each to power approximately 3 to 3,500 homes each,\" Nolan said, describing the systems as 5-megawatt installations with four-hour duration and the ability to be dispatched during peak demand. Nolan said the project would participate in NYSERDA incentives to deploy batteries for grid resiliency and that the applicant had received a National Grid interconnection study indicating a feasible connection.

Adam Fischel, the civil engineer, explained the required lot split: the current roughly 0.9-acre parcel would be divided so the front lot is about 0.5 acres and the rear lot about 0.7 acres (creating two lease parcels and separate tax IDs for interconnection). Fischel described a paved access drive, an 8-foot security fence with gated access, restoration of an old curb cut and sidewalk repairs, and limited tree removal; he said the design team plans some lawn restoration to offset impervious cover and will coordinate stormwater comments with city engineering.

Safety was discussed in detail. Adam Jakobowski of the Energy Safety Response Group said state fire-code updates governing battery installations were adopted and scheduled to take effect Jan. 1 (applicants said they would voluntarily comply now). \"They are scheduled to go in place on January 1,\" Jakobowski said of the state fire-code provisions. Nolan and the project team said the facility will include 24/7 off-site battery monitoring and an emergency response plan; the project team has provided that plan to the fire department and will continue coordination on hydrant access, turnaround for apparatus and other operational details.

Commissioners also raised neighborhood outreach and visual screening along Brighton Avenue. The applicant said staff have reached out to the adjacent property owner to the north and planned further meetings with council members and neighborhood groups. In response to a request from the Fourth District Common Councilor for more community engagement, the commission added a condition that county filing for the re-subdivision would occur within 62 days after Common Council action on the special-use permit rather than starting the 62-day clock immediately.

The commission voted to approve the re-subdivision R-25-41 and MASPR-25-18 with special conditions requiring continued coordination with city departments and fire prevention; the commission also voted to recommend approval of SP-25-24 to the Common Council with similar collaboration conditions. The Common Council holds final authority on the special-use permit and may hold its own public process before final action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Planning Commission Meeting, Monday September 8th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Syracuse Planning Commission approved re-subdivision R-25-41 and major site plan review MASPR-25-18 for a proposed 5 MW battery energy storage project at 426 East Brighton Ave., and forwarded a recommendation on the special-use permit SP-25-24 to the Common Council with safety and outreach conditions.","taxTitle","Syracuse City, Onondaga County, New York","taxId",3762,"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},6476082,"Commission approves Mitzvah (Mispa) Tower renovation project with seven conditions",706,1167000,1873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731448-d3f4ff0c3923ef1a930bbff4b764ec09&start=1167&end=1873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731448-d3f4ff0c3923ef1a930bbff4b764ec09/thumbnail_1167000.jpg","/articles/6476082/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Commission-approves-Mitzvah-Mispa-Tower-renovation-project-with-seven-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476082-df5a1a94cfe2e9d906df9c52a97763f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180597&Signature=VilXx3wEYi54VRzPu1dD8b7EgQf0rH4bfXlwM4lDBHQN43BUAkUagRCzhtXjf00QV9kO2rzYNnN~K4-hsunPNJWgNlc3AqE4-2rhkw2ZQod~cQ6jn1ubwDAd6-KS0DguparVRupVUnaWvETP-WL7MlkXAsGT1C8KGAF9jOLRt3gH9IolV~~iMZPxzghBg~ax9ecSsXbwaaeiy9SRK6X-t5RK8hanCDIVM5Wq4bn1MLvZoapXQYCw~UmqaewG2EXYM-NcoVCFMmTqxtOJhY00s-sXUhzGYDrj-~RF4ndNVLLfhBFlHLNBIUcRlLHDP-D2vXDJfd1cXHKABgDLpcjIuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Planning Commission approved the major site plan review (MASPR-2440) for the renovation of the existing six-story Mitzvah (Mispa) Tower at 350 Montgomery Street, with seven special conditions attached.

Applicant architect Michael Friscina described plans to convert upper floors to residential apartments (third through sixth floors), to lease the ground floor to a restaurant/bar/event space with accessible restrooms and a prep kitchen, and to retain office space on the second floor. Friscina said the design includes interior bike storage on the first floor and storage outside apartments on upper floors. \"We have storage on the First Floor, and then we have storage on each floor outside of the apartments,\" he said.

The seven special conditions recorded in the staff recommendation and adopted by the commission require: landmark preservation board (LPB) review and approval for future exterior modifications; zoning review for any future changes in commercial tenancy or additional dwelling units; repair of any sidewalks or brick banding damaged during construction; avoidance of disturbance to the city-owned sidewalk marker and right-of-way; provision of tenant bike storage at one space per eight dwelling units; obtaining required licenses and permits prior to alcohol sales or live entertainment; and adherence to the certificate of appropriateness conditions established by LPB.

Commissioners noted prior LPB approvals for exterior work and that some structural repairs (including a fire escape) had been completed under earlier approvals. No members of the public spoke for or against the application at the hearing. Final building permits and other departmental approvals remain prerequisites to permit issuance.","The commission approved a major site plan review (MASPR-2440) for the Mitzvah/Mispa Tower renovation at 350 Montgomery St., allowing conversion of upper floors to apartments and ground-floor mixed use, subject to seven special conditions including LPB review and bike storage.",{"_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},6476087,"Planning Commission approves re-subdivision for three-parcel grouping on Seymour and Amy Street (R-25-35)",335,878000,1213000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731448-d3f4ff0c3923ef1a930bbff4b764ec09&start=878&end=1213","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731448-d3f4ff0c3923ef1a930bbff4b764ec09/thumbnail_878000.jpg","/articles/6476087/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Planning-Commission-approves-re-subdivision-for-three-parcel-grouping-on-Seymour-and-Amy-Street-R-25-35","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476087-c28be4fc056d4ef076635c1ac9a77350/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180597&Signature=PL6UVzd8BYjE50sBDoduaYLfmujWsM-BZbnXoWSB4x~yrJdiJrwrK89nOxMVlKPGuhIN6SBmH~MZIWUIOBDuME9wkLMg96wZcE9-HzPT8hNxy6awhYZFfvZcn06kn6yfEDobwlpXaUa30yPvoOKg-j5QTrWzFt5VPc4DxvQykvzhbT3uu5oonSBED2zkLV2XZ8nRTrPH88Ggjoei4l0Q6CYEKty72N1AV60V0UGUoOKmlxNg8k9rHD8M9ygib-77jkHMyQ5PjqeeN4CHPaE1hrehvTYiwOVC2wRsA6NpzhFm5z4F6xBsT-aN4YlGo8nAo4in~NQHQlhVrNzoSKNPcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Planning Commission approved re-subdivision R-25-35 for properties at 621 Seymour St., 619 Seymour St., and 114 Amy St., subject to standard conditions and a requirement to file the re-subdivision map with the Onondaga County Clerk within 62 days.

Terry Luckett of the Syracuse Land Bank described 621 Seymour as a vacant 45-by-147-foot lot that is technically buildable but constrained by an adjacent house and a watercourse (Harbor Brook) beneath the site. Applicant Melinda Garcia said she owns adjacent properties and intends to fence the three parcels for use connected to a daycare she operates at 114 Amy St.

The commission completed SEQRA review, issuing a negative declaration before voting. No members of the public spoke for or against the application at the meeting. The re-subdivision was approved with the filing condition noted.","The commission approved re-subdivision R-25-35 to combine or reorganize parcels at 621 Seymour, 619 Seymour, and 114 Amy Street with a 62-day county filing condition and a negative SEQR declaration.",{"_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},6476091,"Planning Commission approves South Ave apartment re-subdivision and site plan with conditions",327,582000,909000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731448-d3f4ff0c3923ef1a930bbff4b764ec09&start=582&end=909","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731448-d3f4ff0c3923ef1a930bbff4b764ec09/thumbnail_582000.jpg","/articles/6476091/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Planning-Commission-approves-South-Ave-apartment-re-subdivision-and-site-plan-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476091-5d56e1b26204d6cf3afe48e5d31f6f35/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180597&Signature=YFQk8AFjlCE8w9ZPrZ80EdPaV8FWTt7gIQRrueZCBl7mgMCCS-Osqp8ZDtfzml65QAMejMhZAnnjCUqIb~hEljcRd~bOQVRT0hCn~EroNzHnJNPTshcv1ZyFtW6BGXlrGMZIWFoPF-aNSr9nV3rMeWQ4RLp0PWdQNZ3cnuW8eBTXmMirJ63ZaUpJXOmUmDhU7whY8ln4ULvzD~ISoXMGruNNZL0D29DPcKu2goladiNt6CMYyBn8ed8p0h3lGqsxIGpztqKj0Y9qOlrbTDzGBCP1AH2zpus9yCFjtWJyZhvqWYOycmhC5M-cbQWcglzBFjJBsu3G~-LaoinGFR9LwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Planning Commission on the night of the meeting approved two companion actions for the South Avenue apartment project: re-subdivision R-25-40 and major site plan review MASPR-25-16, both with conditions.

The approvals came after staff reported that the Board of Zoning Appeals had granted an area-variance on Sept. 4 and that city reviewing departments had no outstanding concerns. \"There will be a bike room on the downstairs,\" the applicant said when commissioners asked about bicycle storage.

Commissioners voted to approve the re-subdivision R-25-40 with a condition requiring the applicant to file the re-subdivision map with the Onondaga County Clerk within 62 days. The major site plan review (MASPR-25-16) was approved with three project-specific conditions: maintain landscaping buffers along the northern, western and southern property lines; the applicant must collaborate with the city's business and neighborhood development department regarding six affordable housing units; and continued collaboration with all city departments to address outstanding concerns.

The commission closed public comment without any members of the public speaking in favor or opposition. Commissioners also noted that an earlier SEQRA (environmental) review had produced a negative declaration, allowing the commission to act without a subsequent SEQRA vote.

Copies of the staff report and the conditions approved by the commission are part of the administrative record. Final construction permits and any building-level approvals remain subject to standard departmental review.","The Syracuse Planning Commission approved a re-subdivision (R-25-40) and major site plan review (MASPR-25-16) for a South Avenue apartment project, imposing conditions on filing, landscaping, affordable housing coordination and interdepartmental collaboration.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476073,"Planning Commission approves two out-of-city (three-mile) referrals in Clay and Camillus",0,3869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731448-d3f4ff0c3923ef1a930bbff4b764ec09&start=3869&end=3869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731448-d3f4ff0c3923ef1a930bbff4b764ec09/thumbnail_3869000.jpg","/articles/6476073/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Planning-Commission-approves-two-out-of-city-three-mile-referrals-in-Clay-and-Camillus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476073-e8d36c1219e3abe6200f1df76267e294/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180597&Signature=gT82TVTeZX19X1XzKyJqhPk~Uno6x3yxo~enYGfSetv48Fd-IOqiV3e8uBCM7o54RpeIrPvny~LS9b~Z1o1gPwbUpZgj9EvFh8xYBQvaRiEZGT8pj951UFfN92mMtG4fU~Y13kVvcI1LlRxpWAtSvSr92YMsTJJqLjJzQ8T-kRv9P8LAVjh1e26O55zw6Vh39j-yLRm5xi-uGlG5BP3-gEZJgFdHx7rQPTXTvFWzOMYJZYIamYx3pconyuvG7Gb5xyXi7dUefP7ZYGkL~Tm~QTzHHooYJc7gZowTbIjqYjbGnPD0drF3A7BcNlHoAGCgUgpFBwNc2hdxSw2jzVIP9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Planning Commission approved two out-of-city referrals under the three-mile limit. The first, 3S-25-11 in the Town of Clay (addresses on West Taft Road), involves Nathan Hunter of Northern Credit Union and received the city engineer's approval and a commission motion to accept the referral. The second, 3S-25-12 in the Town of Camillus (Airport Road and Armstrong Road addresses), involves Honeywell International and was also approved following city engineer review.

Commissioners recorded no objections from city departments on either referral. Both motions passed by voice vote; no public comment was recorded on these items at the meeting.","The commission approved two three-mile-limit referrals: 3S-25-11 in the Town of Clay (Northern Credit Union) and 3S-25-12 in the Town of Camillus (Honeywell International), with city engineer sign-off and no departmental objections recorded.","actionData","errors"]

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