“Troy-based Eden Renewables has proposed building a solar farm that would more closely resemble the company’s namesake than most energy generating projects. The renewable energy firm wants to purchase 58 acres of the former Pine Brook Golf Course at 280 S. Main St. and build a 32-acre 7.5 MWP solar farm capable of supplying … [Read more…]
“Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Robert Payst Application will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the an application for a minor subdivision. The project is located in the Town of Duanesburg, New York. Contact: Dale Warner, Town of … [Read more…]
“A Pennsylvania-based renewable energy company is planning a 2.5-megawatt solar array on vacant farmland that could produce enough electricity for about 1,500 customers. RER Energy Group, of Reading, wants to construct the 15-acre facility on about 81 acres on Duanesburg Road, near Youngs and Gage roads. It would employ more than 8,200 southerly-facing solar … [Read more…]
“A Pennsylvania-based renewable energy company is planning a 2.5-megawatt solar array on vacant farmland that could produce enough electricity for about 1,500 customers. RER Energy Group, of Reading, wants to construct the 15-acre facility on about 81 acres on Duanesburg Road, near Youngs and Gage roads. It would employ more than 8,200 southerly-facing solar … [Read more…]
“Negative Declaration Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Onyx Renewable Partners, L.P. – Special Use Permit will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves a proposal proposes to install and operate a new 2.0 megawatt photo voltaic (PV) solar array on … [Read more…]
“In the Matter of William B. MINER et al., Appellants, v. TOWN OF DUANESBURG PLANNING BOARD et al., Respondents. David A. Giacalone, Schenectady, for appellants. Segel, Goldman, Mazzotta & Siegel, PC, Schenectady (Jeffrey A. Siegel of counsel), for Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, respondent.” read the entire article Case Text 23 October … [Read more…]
“The Appellate Division dismissed a challenge to a special permit, when the petitioner delayed bringing an Article 78 proceeding while the recipient of the special permit continued with construction. in Matter of Miner v. Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, The Court held: “Petitioners were present and spoke at the March 2011 Planning Board meeting … [Read more…]
“Bill and Cyndi Miner got a skewed lesson in vocabulary and civics from the town of Duanesburg Planning Board this spring (Sunday Gazette, B2, June 12, 2011). They learned that “retail store” means an immense propane storage tank and that the covenant of trust created by a town with its residents through zoning means … [Read more…]
“Bill and Cyndi Miner’s battle with the Town of Duanesburg, over placement of a giant propane tank less than 200′ from their home, is a tale that could happen to any of us. It shows how much we have to lose if those in charge of interpreting and enforcing zoning and safety laws break … [Read more…]
“Third Department’s View The Third Department has taken a difference view of the issue. For example, in Stankavich v. Town of Duanesburg Planning Bd., 7 the planning board of the upstate Town of Duanesburg granted a special use permit to Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, doing business as Cellular One, which allowed it to construct … [Read more…]