Board hears county report: developers facing electricity constraints for large projects
Summary
During the Ontario County planning report, Leonard Wildman warned that several large proposed residential projects face delays because electrical capacity is limited in portions of the county; he urged staff to require written verification from developers that sufficient electricity is available.
The Planning Board reviewed the Ontario County Planning Report and discussed recurring county-level review issues, including distinctions between area and use variances and the handling of historically registered buildings. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on developer constraints tied to electrical capacity: several proposed large developments — including a 200-unit mixed-use project and a 160-unit residential project — have encountered delays or conditional approvals because the local utility (RGE) lacks available capacity in some service areas.
Board member Leonard Wildman urged planning staff to insist that developers document electrical availability in writing before the board advances approvals, saying, "Do you have the electricity, and can you verify that if you’re asked?" He added that some developers obtain capacity by arranging new substations or negotiating with utilities, and that the board should start asking substantive questions about efficiency measures and planned appliance selections even if the board cannot compel particular technologies.
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