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Planning board discusses proposed Springport solar farm and state review of zoning law
Summary
Board members discussed a proposed solar farm by Ascent Renewables and noted that, according to emails from Teddy Epstein, the state must approve the town's Wind and Solar Energy Systems zoning law; Chair Mike Sacco said he would check with Codes Enforcement Officer Howard Tanner.
The Town of Springport Planning Board discussed a proposed solar farm from Ascent Renewables and related zoning requirements. According to the minutes, "Teddy stated in previous emails with Howard Tanner, Town of Springport Codes Enforcement Officer, that the state needs to approve our Wind and Solar Energy Systems zoning law." Board members discussed town incentives for wind and solar during the same item.
Chair Mike Sacco said he would follow up: he told the board he would check with Codes Enforcement Officer Howard Tanner and advise the Planning Board. The minutes do not provide details of the proposed incentive or a timeline for any state review, and no formal vote or permit decision was recorded; those details are "not specified" in the minutes.
