“Claverack Creek Solar LLC Site Plan Review/Special Exception: Tax Map #(SBL) 100 . – 1 – 1
Located at 151 Humane Society Rd. Site Plan Review/Special Exception for the construction of a 36-
acre large scale solar energy system to be placed on a 75-acre parcel.
Catskill View Solar LLC Site Plan Review/Special Exception: Tax Map #SBL) 101 . – 1 – 1 Located
at 132 Humane Society Rd. Site Plan Review/Special Exception for the construction of a 37-acre
large scale solar energy system to be placed on a 108.3-acre parcel.
Gillian Black was present for the application. Mr. Black informed the Board that he has met with
the Town of Claverack ZBA for area variances that are needed. Mr. Black continued that the TOC
ZBA questioned the need for such significant setback variances for the two projects and felt that
they were way too close together. Mr. Black continued that the project designers were sensitive to the
concerns and have adjusted the site to allow for a 100-foot setback between the two sites and a new
site plan was submitted. Mr. Black informed the Board that he also submitted the responses to the
CCPB review letter. Stephen King asked if more trees needed to be removed to move the modules.
Mr. Black answered no they will set the modules on taller pilons which moves the panels up and they
removed the weird jog in the subdivision line to make more room.
Motion to accept the modification to the Special Exception and Subdivision and to set public hearing
for 9/29/2020 at a special joint PB ZBA meeting at the A. B. Shaw Fire house on NYS Rte. 23 was
made by Stephen King with a second from Lisa Bowe. All members were in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Black explained that for the special hearing he would request that the project receive ZBA
approval before the Special Exception and SEQRA designation. Mr. Black stated that he has spoken
with A. B. Shaw fire chief Brennan Keeler and he is ok with the plan. Chairman Cole informed the
Board that Chief Keeler will submit a letter to the Planning & Zoning Boards as soon as he is able.
Stephen King asked if the revised plan has been added/updated on the Town of Claverack website
for the public. Mr. Black stated that he will check and make sure to add new plan to the website.
Jodi Keyser will check with the fees that are due and to check to see if the Subdivision application
fees have been paid. Continued to 9/29/2020 for public hearing.”
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September 2020 Planning Board Minutes PDF
TOWN OF CLAVERACK PLANNING BOARD 14 September 2020.