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TOWN OF AURORA 575 OAKWOOD AVENUE, EAST AURORA, NY 14052 BUILDING DEPARTMENT (716) 652-7591 MEMO TO: Town Supervisor Snyder and Town Board FROM: _ Richard Miga, Assistant Code Enforcement Officer DATE: December 8, 2025 The Building Department has accepted a Site Plan application for 50 Center Ridge Road, (SBL #187.02-2-17), as submitted by Empire Solar, is located in the Rural Residential - zoning district. This application is for the installation of rooftop solar system with a 32.190 kW DC output and of 76 panels in total on a single-family dwelling. Town Code section 95A-5D requires site plan approval for any building-mounted, ground- mounted and roof-mounted solar energy systems capable of producing more than 25 kW of energy. Town Code section 95-2A requires the Town Board to refer to the Site Plan application to the Planning Board for their review and recommendation. This is an Unlisted action for purposes of SEQR. If you have any questions, please contact me at 652-7591. Richard Miga

TOWN OF AURORA SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION Date submitted; 10/22/2025 Applicant name: Empire Solar Solutions LLC Applicant Phone/Email: (845) 317-8019, [email protected] Applicant address: 2-8 Johnes St. Newburgh, NY 12550 Property owner: Thomas Miller Owner’s address 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 Property address: 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 SBL # (8) 187.02-2-17 Prior owner Is site adjacent to or within 500 feet of an ‘R’ District? Yes a . y. 74 Hy New installation for a 32.19 kW roof mounted solar array. 74 Hyundai 435 W p panels w/ 2 Tesla Powerwall 3 Inverters. Proposed Project: Commercial Multi family Number of dwelling units 1 Zone: RR Total property Acreage: 9-75 Acreage covered by bldg 9-056 Square footage of building: Cubic footage of building: Aggregate square footage of other buildings on property: Fees, based on number of improved acres* * Additional professional services, including but not limited to traffic study and SEQRA review, utilized by the Town during the review process shall be borne by the applicant etn int Aang a os C_ 0-1 Acres:.$250 1.01-5Acres: $500 5.01-10 Acres: $1,000 >10 Acres: $1,500 Fee:$ 2@s50.*° Receipt: # Received by Town Clerk/Deputy Clerk SEQR action: _TypeI(LongEAF) _TypeW(LongEAF) “Unlisted (Short EAF)

Submission Requirements for Town of Aurora Site Plan Review The Applicant shall submit to the Superintendent of Building a completed Site Plan Review application as well as 15 copies of the following documents where deemed necessary. i A boundary survey with site plan showing proposed lots, building locations (Proposed and existing), land use areas, utility easements, right-of-way boundaries, North arrow, date, scale, existing wetlands were applicable. Os Topographical Survey based on United States Geological Survey data to extend a reasonable distance beyond proposed site. Also list any changes to current topography. 3¢ Location of existing and proposed easements. Existing natural features such as watercourses, waterbodies, wetlands, wooded areas, flood hazard areas, 15% or more slope areas. Any changes to these features are to be noted. — fb Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), if affecting an acre or more . Soil Test, regarding characteristics, capabilities and/or limitations for development according to TOA ~“S- soil district Ny * Location and design of all existing on-site as well as neighboring improvements including drainage, culvert pipes, waterlines, sanitary and storm sewer systems, retaining walls and fences. ‘8£- Location and design of all utilities, proposed and existing, including, but not limited to electric, gas, water, cable, etc. Box Location and design of all proposed and existing streets, parking lots, service areas, access drives, bicycle and pedestrian ways within and neighboring proposed site. 1° Location, height of buildings and front, side, and rear lot dimensions of all proposed buildings. ty Location of all open space designated for “Green space”, parks, playgrounds, landscape screening and ' general landscape proposals. \ ' ; ; or 423 Location, size and design of all proposed signage and outdoor lighting. 13 ‘Building elevation drawings, when required. PReTOosS + LenSutsnscs Nhe Grading and drainage plan showing existing and proposed contours at intervals not exceeding 2 feet. Include measures, devices and or structures for erosion and runoff control during and after construction. 15¢ Location of nearest fire hydrants and access for firefighters and their equipment. 16: Landscaping plan identifying plant materials, location of refuse areas, dumpsters and outdoor storage. Provisions for visual and noise screening. Lt Short EAF form — see attached fe If not in ‘B’ district, notify abutting properties of proposed plans (Building Department will help). 19h Is approval needed by any other agency such as NYS Freshwater Wetland permit, US Army Corp of Engineer and Federal Wetland impact permit for this project? If so, list the approval type and time frame of approval.

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Thomas Miller Residence 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 FRONT OF HOUSE

Thomas Miller Residence 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 BACK OF HOUSE

Thomas Miller Residence 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 View of 50 Center Ridge Rd. from 55 Center Ridge Rd

Thomas Miller Residence 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 View of 50 Center Ridge Rd. from 45 Center Ridge Rd

Thomas Miller Residence 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 3D Rendering of Panels — Aerial View of Neighborhood

Thomas Miller Residence 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 3D Rendering of Panels — Front of House

Thomas Miller Residence 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 3D Rendering of Panels — Back of Home

Thomas Miller Residence 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 3D Rendering of Panels — North Side of Home

Thomas Miller Residence 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 3D Rendering of Panels — South Side of Home

Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 — Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 — Project and Sponsor Information Empire Solar Solutions LLC Name of Action or Project: Roof mounted Solar System Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 50 Center Ridge Rd. East Aurora, NY 14052 Brief Description of Proposed Action: New installation for a 32.19 kW roof mounted solar array. 74 Hyundai 435 W panels w/ 2 Tesla Powerwall 3 Inverters. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (45) 317-8019 Courtney Roberts from Empire Solar Solutions LLC E-Mail: [email protected] Address: 2-8 Johnes St. City/PO: State: Zip Code: Newburgh, _|NY 12550 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that [| may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. Ifno, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? +1535 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? © acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 185 acres 4, Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. [-] Urban [] Rural (non-agriculture) [-] Industrial [|] Commercial Residential (suburban) [J Forest [[] Agriculture ["] Aquatic [_] Other(Specify): [_] Parkland Page | of 3

5. Is the proposed action, N/A [ILJ| ¢ 4] 1 )4) | si N8 & a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? Oe b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? 4|OIN 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? OOOls Oye) If Yes, identify: 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO | YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: [| 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO | YES If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: L_| 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district NO | YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Page 2 of 3

14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: [Shoreline [_] Forest Agricultural/grasslands T | Early mid-successional []Wetland [] Urban [Vv] Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? Ole Oe Dose ss 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? (oe 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water YES or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: [I] 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste | NO | YES management facility? If Yes, describe: , [| 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or NO | YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Courtney Roberts From Empire Solar Solutions Date: 11/21/2025 a Signature: La . LE oa Title: Contractor Agent PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3

EAF Mapper Summary Report Friday, November 21, 2025 9:42 AM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental 487.02-2-7 assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF ‘neues’ -187.022-16 question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources to confirm data provided by the Mapper or to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. 187.02-2-6 Eee Yao Ce Souutid . te . * 487.02-1-17.11 -|187.02-2-5 : Sources: Esri, HERE, ¢Garmin USGS, psermp NE VENT P NRCB 1 Japa th METI Esa Ee ey 3 Tae Tes Ss Hs eet oe ny ; NE! : tobi seo Esti Korea, Esri Thailand), NGCC,ic Ope rt re ry ap contrip. nee rie sland) Tate, tr) Openstrs Wap cartrici fos -anc tne Gis sheets Use | iMate ty ace Sahat). Esn MER Gerin ,MESSRS NPs , Part 1 / Q uestion 7 [Critical Environmental No — Areal Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State [No Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] | Part 1 | Question ologic 120 [Archend Sites} ‘No al he aor. s or Ot r Part 1/ Question 13a [Wetla | Yes - Digital mapping information on local, New York State, and federal Regulated Waterbodies] -wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to the EAF a ee ee = ee See wte oe aera smsnyidibts Part1 / Question 15 [Threatened or ‘No ‘Endangered . Animal] iii sacl asi a tisionitiii Part 1 / Question 16 (1 00 Year Flood Plain] No op Acaonam ce aN Laie Part 1 / Question 200 [Remediation Site] ‘No a Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report