HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 2026-003 Lead Agency Bomber Heights Solar Troy RoadPB 2026-003 Filed 3/4/2026
PB RESOLUTION 2026-003: Lead Agency – Declaration of Intent
Bomber Heights Large-Scale Solar Energy System
Tax Parcel No. 49.-1-26.2
Troy Rd, between Coddington Rd & King Rd East
Town of Ithaca Planning Board, March 3, 2026
WHEREAS:
1. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board, at its meeting on March 3, 2026, considered a Sketch
Plan for the proposed Bomber Heights Solar large-scale ground-mounted community solar
photovoltaic system project, located on Troy Road, between Coddington Road and King
Road East, in the Low Density Residential Zone and Large-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Energy
System Overlay District. The project involves installing a 5MWac single-axis sun tracking
solar energy system on a total footprint of approximately 31+/- acres of land, along with two
inverter/transformer equipment pads, battery energy storage, new utility (NYSEG) poles,
eight-foot-tall fencing, stormwater management facilities, access drive, and other site
elements. Troy Heights, LLC, Owner; Nexamp Solar, Applicant; Ryan McCune, Agent; and
2. The proposed project, which requires Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board, is a Type I
action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (617.4
(b)(6)(i)), because the project involves the physical alteration of more than 10 acres;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby proposes to establish itself as Lead Agency to
coordinate the environmental review of the proposed action, as described above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby requests the concurrence of all involved
agencies on this proposed Lead Agency designation; said concurrence to be received by the
Town of Ithaca Planning Department within thirty days from the date of notification to the
involved agencies.
Moved: Vinny Ferrara Seconded: Sara Reynolds
Vote: ayes- Bageant, Ferrara, Reynolds, Arms and McGurk