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Planning Board reviews Pivot Solar NY12 amendment; project cut to 2.5 MW after DEC wetlands concerns; SEQR negative declared
Summary
The Planning Board discussed amendments to Pivot Solar NY12 (4347 US Route 11), noting DEC wetlands concerns and a proposed capacity reduction from 3.5 MW to 2.5 MW. The board declared a negative SEQR and set a public hearing for March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Planning Board members discussed Site Plan / Special Permit Applications #23-0034 and #23-0035 from Pivot Solar NY12 for a project at 4347 US Route 11. Minutes record that the Department of Environmental Conservation raised wetlands concerns; in response the applicant proposed reducing the project's capacity from 3.5 MW to 2.5 MW and submitting a decommissioning plan with the amended application.
Board members expressed concern about the lack of an access road surrounding the full perimeter of the project in case of fire. The minutes also show discussion about the destination of the generated power, but do not record a definitive answer. The board completed a SEQR review: a motion by John Mandigo, seconded by Robert Jeffery, declared a negative declaration for SEQR and authorized Chairman Jonathan Goodsell to sign. The board then approved a motion to hold a public hearing on March 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
