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EDITORIAL: Good process, good outcomes on solar arrays

November 26, 2024 by l

  “For those communities concerned about the prospect of large solar panel arrays taking up acres of space, threatening the environment and spoiling the view, the town of Glenville is an example of how good government planning, stringent local review and public input can make a difference. The town’s Planning & Zoning Commission earlier this … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: editorial, Glenville, Hinon Solar, Miles Reed, Sacandaga Road, Schenectady County, Solar Energy Farm Overlay District, Van Voast Lane, Zoning

Glenville seeking to extend solar moratorium

March 2, 2024 by l

  “An expiring moratorium adopted by Glenville lawmakers two years ago preventing the installation of large-scale solar arrays in certain parts of town may be extended through 2025. Lawmakers first approved the moratorium in 2022, effectively blocking the construction of large-scale solar arrays in the town’s Solar Energy Farm Overlay District, which was established in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Bolt Road, Chris Koetzle, Duansburg, Freemans Bridge Road, Glenville, moratorium, Rotterdam, Schenectady County, solar, Zoning

What We Know About Camilla Parker Bowles’ Drama With Her Neighbors

July 2, 2022 by l

  “It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the British royal family enjoys many lavish homes around the United Kingdom. From Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle, there’s no shortage of beautiful places for Queen Elizabeth and her brood to enjoy, either as official residences or vacation spots.  . . … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eden Renewables Tagged: Camilia Parker Bowles, dispute, neighbors, Zoning

Camilla will have to suffer ‘Airbnb tourists’ making themselves at home next to her Wiltshire country pile after neighbours – whose renovations she’s tried to thwart – receive permission to build a holiday let

June 30, 2022 by l

  “The Duchess of Cornwall’s neighbours have been granted planning permission to build a holiday let accessed by the private road to her Wiltshire mansion. Camilla, 74, who has in the past complained three times about renovations on the property next door, now faces the prospect of having to rub shoulders with Airbnb-style tourists. The … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Camilia Parker Bowles, complaint, Zoning

Gloversville Zoning Board of Appeals hires consulting firm for Eden solar farm case

January 6, 2022 by l

  “Four months after deciding in September to hire an expert firm to evaluate whether solar developers Eden Renewables application for a Public Utility Variance is complete, the Gloversville Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-0 Tuesday night to hire Crawford & Associates Engineering & Land Surveying for a price not to exceed $10,000. Now — … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Gloversville, Solar Tagged: Andrew J. Leja, Crawford & Associates, Eden Renewables, Gloversville, Pine Brook Solar LLC, public utility, Zoning

Gloversville Common Council set to consider rezoning referral for former Pine Brook Golf course

December 26, 2021 by l

  “The Common Council is set to vote Tuesday to refer to the City Planning Board a rezoning request for a 1.46-acre piece of the former Pine Brook Golf course parcel. John Antonucci, the owner of Antonucci’s Wholesale Produce & Seafood, said he would like the city to rezone the 1.46 acres from being zoned … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Antonucci’s Wholesale Produce & Seafood, Arthur Simonds, Eden Renewables, Gloversville, John Antonucci, Pine Brook Golf Club, Pine Brook Solar LLC, Wrandy Siarkowski, Zoning

Rezoning still on hold

November 17, 2020 by l

  “The public hearing on a request to rezone three recently subdivided portions of the former Pine Brook Golf Club on South Main Street from residential to commercial was continued this week and will remain open later this month as the city’s attorney finalizes language with the applicant regarding the proposed use of the property … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eden Renewables Tagged: 280 Main, Eden Renewables LLC, Gloversville, John Synakowski, Pine Brook Golf Club, Zoning

Public hearing slated for rezoning

October 24, 2020 by l

  “The Common Council on Tuesday will conduct a public hearing on a request to rezone three recently subdivided portions of the former Pine Brook Golf Club on South Main Street from residential to commercial. Approval of the request through passage of a local law would allow developers to pursue possible Planning Board approval to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eden Renewables, Gloversville Tagged: 280 Main, Eden Renewables LLC, Gloversville, John Antonucci, Pine Brook Golf Club, Zoning

Planning board resumes solar project review

March 5, 2020 by l

  “The city Planning Board on Tuesday resumed its review of a subdivision application seeking to divide the former Pine Brook Golf Club on South Main Street into four parcels. The resulting center parcel is eyed for the development of a solar farm, requiring additional board consideration as developers plan to subsequently request that the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eden Renewables, Gloversville Tagged: 274 S Main Street, 280 Main, Antonucci Foods, Eden Renewables, Environmental Design Partnership, Fulton County Planning Department, Gillian Black, Gloversville, golf course, National Grid, Pine Brook Golf Club, Pine Brook Golf Course, Pine Brook Solar LLC, Sean Geraghty, subdivision, Travis Mitchell, Zoning

Guilderland looks set to keep ‘important views’ in its proposed solar law and to consider a solar overlay district

March 5, 2020 by l

  “Massive public protest over a proposed solar farm that could mar the view of the Helderberg escarpment — 1,300 people signed a petition — led the town to draft new solar legislation, which the petitioners feared might be undermined by recommendations from the planning board or town planner. Tuesday night, Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber … [Read more…]

Posted in: Guilderland Tagged: Article 78, Borrego Solar, Community Power Group, Dunnsville Road, golf course, Helderberg, Helios Solar, Kenneth Kovalchik, Otsego County, Peter Barber, Pruskowskis, Stephen Feeney, viewshed, wind power, Zoning
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