HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB 2023-019 Carrowmoor solar lead agency declarationPB 2023-019 (Filed6/21) 6/20/2023
PB RESOLUTION 2023-019: Lead Agency – Declaration of Intent
Carrowmoor Large-Scale Solar Energy System
Tax Parcel No. 27.-1-15.2
Mecklenburg Road
Town of Ithaca Planning Board, June 20, 2023
WHEREAS:
1. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board, at its meeting on June 20, 2023, considered a Sketch
Plan for the proposed Carrowmoor large-scale community solar photovoltaic system project,
located on Mecklenburg Road (NYS Route 79) across from 1335-1349 Mecklenburg Road.
The project involves installing a 5MWac single-axis sun tracking solar array system on
approximately 30-acres of land, along with two inverter/transformer equipment pads, solar
energy battery storage, new overhead utility (NYSEG) interconnects and poles, an eight-foot-
tall perimeter fence, stormwater management facilities, access drive, and other site elements.
Rancich Family Limited Partnership, Owner; Nexamp Solar, Applicant; Ryan McCune,
Agent;
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, because
the project involves the physical alteration of more than 10 acres, and includes a
nonagricultural use occurring wholly or partially within an agricultural district (certified
pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, article 25-AA, sections 303 and 304), pursuant to
6 NYCRR 617.4 (b) (6) (i) and 617.4 (b) (8);
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 actions, 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: Ariel Casper Seconded: Liz Bageant
Vote: ayes – Casper, Kaufman, Lindquist, Bageant and Cameron