Southtowns Record

Minutes(April 28th Special Mtg.)

Government
Town of Concord
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Apr 28, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Energy and data center siting, Moratoriums, Roads and traffic

Original document

Text · page 5 of 5

Page 49
  April 28, 2026

  WHEREAS, the Town Board has weighed the effects of the Proposed Action and made
  the following findings:
  a. The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Town's master plan.
  b. The proposed improvements are sufficient to adequately serve the proposed use.
  c. Adjacent properties are protected from potential negative impacts.
  d. Potential adverse environmental impacts are minimized.
  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby grant a Site
  Plan Approval for the Project subject to the following conditions:
  CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1.  Financial contribution equal to $175,000 to the Town of Concord to be allocated for
  the enhancement of recreational spaces within the Town or other Town-owned
  facilities. Said financial contribution shall be paid to the Town of Concord prior to
  issuance of the Building Permit.
2.  The Project shall adhere to the Project Drawings submitted on March 9, 2026 and with
  any modifications as approved herein.
3.  Project will adhere to the requirements set forth in the submitted O&M plan.
4.  Project shall adhere to the NYSDAM guidelines for solar projects.
5.  Town of Concord fire companies: East Concord, Springville, Morton Corners and
  surrounding fire companies interested in training shall be trained with no less than the
  minimum requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of safety and
  protection from fire, explosion, and dangerous conditions. Part of the Town Code's
  objective is to ensure that firefighters can respond effectively and safely to a fire.
6.  Decommissioning bond must be submitted to the Town Board and Town Attorney for
  approval prior to issuance of the Building Permit.
7.  Decommissioning bond must be obtained for Project with a minimum value of
  $517,500. The Decommissioning bond is to be reviewed and renewed every five
  years. Any change in Project owner or operator must be reflected in the
  documentation for the decommissioning bond.
8.  If the owner or operator of the Project changes, the successor owner or operator shall
  notify the Town Code Enforcement Officer of such change in ownership or operator
  within 30 days of the change and shall provide updated contact information in
  providing such notice.
9.  The Project shall comply with the requirements of the current Town of Concord Solar
  Energy Systems local law contained in Chapter 150, Article XXXIX of the Town
  Code, also being Town of Concord Local Law Number 1 of 2021.
Council Member Drake moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Krzemien.

  Council Member Drake  Aye
  Council Member Kassel  No
  Council Member Krzemien  Aye
  Council Member Zittel  Absent
  Supervisor Drozd  Aye

  Motion by Council Member Drake, seconded by Supervisor Drozd to close the
  Special Town Board meeting at 6:21 p.m.

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  Laura Safford
  Town Clerk