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Trustees press developer on solar farm runoff; staff recommends detention pond or security
Summary
During project updates trustees raised concerns about stormwater runoff for a proposed solar farm on Route 72; staff warned that relying solely on vegetation to reduce runoff is uncertain and recommended a detention pond or a letter of credit to ensure compliance with county stormwater expectations.
During the public-works status report, staff informed trustees that a proposed solar farm along Route 72 claims it "doesn't need a detention pond" if it establishes vegetation beneath the panels. Village staff expressed skepticism about that claim and outlined alternatives.
Sandy (staff) summarized the concern: "They are claiming that they don't need a detention pond if they have sufficient vegetation... There's no guarantee you will receive that vegetation." She said staff’s preferred option was to require a detention pond or obtain a letter of credit so the village could ensure long-term compliance with local stormwater expectations. Trustees discussed the potential for pushback from the developer and the possibility of negotiating conditions, and asked staff to research how neighboring jurisdictions handled similar solar projects.
