The Town of Clay Planning Board ran into an unresolved land-use snag at its May 13 meeting, tabling a Morgan Road subdivision after two members objected that reworked lot lines would leave a solar farm and an old house out of compliance with the town's setback rules. The board was reviewing Case #2026-009, the preliminary plat for Gabor Subdivision Phase II, and Case #2026-046, the subdivision's final plan, both for 8150 Morgan Road. David Bardoun of Bardoun Land Surveying, representing property owner Mr. Gabor, told the board that Lot 2A, a 4.6-acre parcel fronting Morgan Road with an old, vacant structure on it, would eventually be marketed for sale, while Lot 2B would remain with the current owner as a solar farm. Member Karen Guinup pressed Bardoun on the timeline for removing the structure on Lot 2A, saying she had understood the house would come down soon but was now hearing the process could take longer, since removing the lot from the solar farm's lease first has to be worked out. Deputy Chair Russ Mitchell said he kept hearing "eventually" regarding the demolition timeline. Guinup said the arrangement, as now described, creates a non-conforming lot because the house does not meet setback requirements, and said she would vote against the plan. Member Jim Palumbo raised a related concern about Lot 2B, asking whether the subdivision would preserve the setback requirements tied to the solar farm's existing special-permit approval. According to the minutes, Palumbo said the line that was supposed to sit 50 feet from the edge of the solar farm's fence now appears to be positioned at roughly 25 feet, which would make it non-conforming. Commissioner of Planning & Development Brian Bender said the setbacks for the solar field had not been checked as part of staff's review, which had focused on the Morgan Road frontage and the existing home that did not meet setback. Planning Board Attorney Kathleen Bennett explained the structure on Lot 2A is pre-existing but becomes non-conforming as soon as the property is subdivided; Bender said "the clock resets" as it becomes non-compliant. Member Al McMahon asked whether a certificate of occupancy could be forfeited; Bender said no. Bender also said he had spoken with Mr. Grispino, who confirmed no complaints had been received about the property, and that the understanding at the time of approval was that the house would be removed as soon as the project was approved. Chairwoman Michelle Borton asked whether the case could be adjourned to give the applicant and the planning department time to resolve the setback questions before the next meeting; all members agreed. Mr. Graves made the motion to adjourn both the preliminary plat and the final plan to May 27, 2026, seconded by Mr. McMahon, and it carried 7-0. Guinup's stated intent to vote against the plan did not come to a vote at this meeting, since the case was tabled rather than decided. Elsewhere on the agenda, the board continued reviewing two credit union branches along West Taft Road. For Case #2026-028, the Summit Credit Union project at 4955 West Taft Road, Tim Coyer of Ianuzi & Romans said Onondaga County's WEP office had flagged an easement conflict, since the current plan shows fencing and shrubs where WEP says no permanent structures are allowed; Coyer said he would address it and report back. Board members also asked for revised zoning-table setback data, relocation of Northern Inkberry plants at the southern end of the parking lot to allow room for snow removal, and added exterior elevation and lighting-plan detail; Bender noted a Peppermill Lane resident had written in about fencing and landscaping to the north, which Coyer said would be addressed with new vinyl fencing. The case was adjourned to May 27, 2026, 7-0. For Case #2025-037, the Northern Credit Union project at 5004-5008 West Taft Road, representative Jim Ballantyne of Napierala Consulting said the zone change and special permit had already been approved and the site plan adjusted accordingly. The board asked that a future driveway be shown to the property boundary and asked for details on the enclosure for a generator located at the southeast corner of the building. The case was adjourned to June 10, 2026, 7-0. In other business, the board granted final approvals to an amended site plan for EV charging stations at Chad Mutter's property on Buckley Road, conditioned on the engineer adding a state-required expiration date to the professional engineer's stamp; both the environmental review and site plan were approved 7-0. The board also granted a special permit and amended site plan for The Learning Experience at 8233 Park Ridge Path, with the site plan approval specifying that signage was not included; both actions passed 7-0. A requested adjournment for the Black Creek Equestrian Center project on Black Creek Road was granted to July 8, 2026, also 7-0. The board additionally approved, without discussion, two wall signs for Tully's Tenders at 3567 State Route 31 and a wall sign and freestanding sign for ASA American Steel and Aluminum at 4522 Wetzel Road, both 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The board's next regular meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2026.