HomeMy WebLinkAboutNorbut Solar Farms - GML ReviewTompkins County
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY
121 East Court Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Katherine Borgella, AICP Telephone (607) 274-5560
Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability
Inclusion through Diversity
December 23, 2020
Alan Teeter, Code Officer
Town of Enfield
182 Enfield Main Road
Enfield, NY 14850
Re: Review Pursuant to §239 -l, -m and -n of the New York State General Municipal Law
Action: Site Plan Review for proposed Norbut Solar Farms Project, Town of Enfield Tax Parcel
#s 9.-1-28.1, 9.-27, 9.-1-11, JPB Partners, Owners; Norbut Solar Farms, Applicant
Dear Mr. Teeter :
The Tompkins County Department of Planning & Sustainability has reviewed the proposal submitted by
your municipality as required under the provisions of New York State General Municipal Law §239 -l, -m
and -n. We recommend modification of the proposal. If the Board does not incorporate the
recommendations, such approval will require a vote of a supermajority (meaning majority plus one) of all
members of the decision-making body.
Recommended Modifications
• We recommend that the Town require the applicant to develop a glare assessment survey to
address glare on neighboring parcels of land, including impacts on the nearby recreational aircraft
runway.
• We recommend the Town require the applicant to maintain a natural, vegetative cover under and
around the proposed panel installations in order to help maintain long-term soil health and natural
stormwater management,
We look forward to receiving notification on the final action taken by your municipality within 30 days of
decision, as required by State law.
Should you have any questions about this review please contact us.
Sincerely,
Katherine Borgella, AICP
Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability
Cc: Dave McKenna, Tompkins County Legislator, District 8