HomeMy WebLinkAboutSite Plan Bishop Bros Apex Glass GML 239 Letter 03.27.2026 COMMISSIONER
Katherine Borgella
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
M. Megan McDonald
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March 27, 2026
Robin Cargian, Town Clerk
Town of Groton
PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd
Groton, NY 13073
Re: Review Pursuant to §239 -l, -m and -n of New York State General Municipal Law
Proposed Action: Site Plan for proposed Bishop Bros Apex Glass located at 556 Cortland Road,
Tax Parcel #121.-1-20.12, Bishop Brothers, Owner; Apex Glass Fabrication,
Applicant.
Dear Mrs. Cargian:
This letter acknowledges your referral of the proposed action identified above for review by the
Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability pursuant to §239 -l, -m and -n of the New
York State General Municipal Law.
We have determined the proposed action will have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact.
We do, however, have the following comment on the proposed action:
• We suggest that the Town encourage the applicant to utilize lower-level LED lighting. The
Tompkins County Environmental Management Council has studied outdoor lighting and
recommends [through the attached Environmental Alert: Important Recommendations for Indoor
and Outdoor Lighting (2017)] that outdoor LED lighting be not higher than 2700 CCT to
minimize adverse human and ecological impacts.
We look forward to receiving notification on the final action taken by your municipality within 30 days of
decision, as required by State law.
Sincerely,
Katherine Borgella, AICP
Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability