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acres of land. Motion was seconded by Coun…
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – October 12, 2026
Town of Clay
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Case #2023- Tod…
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Ms. Sproviero explained they are requesting Area Variances to allow for construction of…
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – October 12, 2026
Town of Clay
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Chairperson Mas…
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Balance is $4.25 million. As a result the …
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SEQR/FINDINGS/DECISION) For the application of Town Board Case #1243:
NEXAMP, INC, d/b/a WETZEL STORAGE, LLC., for a Utility Substation Special
Permit pursuant to Section 230-27 I.(2)(e)[1][a] - Utility Substation and Section 230-
27 1.(2)(e)[1] Li] …
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) TOWN Board Case # 1245 - CARSON POWER, LLC:
(SEQR/FINDINGS/DECISION) For the application of Town Board Case #1245:
CARSON POWER, LLC., for a Utility Substation Special Permit pursuant to
Section 230-27 I.(2)(e)[1][a] - Utility Sub…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
SPECIAL PERMIT (SEQRA & DECISION) (D) TOWN Board Case # 1243 -
NEXAMP, INC, d/b/a WETZEL ROAD STORAGE, LLC:
Councilor Russell moved the adoption of a resolution that the application of
NEXAMP, INC, d/b/a WETZ…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
1. Need for a Comprehensive Regulatory Framework. The Town Board finds
that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) represent a unique land use with
specific siting, fire safety, emergency response, environmental, operational, and land
use compatibilit…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
4. Proximity to Residential and Commercial Uses. The Town Board finds that
the proposed facility’s proximity to residential and other commercial uses warrants
additional consideration of land use compatibility, buffering, screening, separation
distan…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
7. Screening and Visual Impacts. The Town Board finds that BESS facilities
should be subject to appropriate screening and buffering requirements to address
visual and operational impacts. Such requirements may include landscaping,
fencing, vegetative…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
9. Planning Board Recommendation. The Town Board has considered the
Planning Board’s unfavorable recommendation issued at its February 25th meeting
by a vote of seven to zero. The Planning Board identified concerns regarding the
adequacy of the Town’…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
11.Site Access and Emergency Access. The Town Board has considered the
County Planning Board’s recommendation that, given the limited vehicular use and
topography, the applicant and Town consider utilizing the adjacent plaza for access
to the site. T…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
14. Future Applications Under BESS Ordinance. The Town Board has adopted
a specific Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) ordinance establishing regulations
governing the siting, design, review, and operation of BESS facilities within the
Town. The To…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
Based upon the foregoing findings, the Town Board finds that the proposed Battery
Energy Storage System, as presently presented, does not provide sufficient
assurance that the use can be appropriately sited and regulated to address land use
compatibi…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
Councilor Russell moved the adoption of a resolution that the application of
NEXAMP, INC, d/b/a LONG BRANCH STORAGE, LLC, for a Utility Substation
Special Permit pursuant to Section 230-27 I.(2)(e)[1][a] - Utility Substation and
Section 230-27 I.(2)(…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
1. Need for a Comprehensive Regulatory Framework. The Town Board finds
that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) represent a unique land use with
specific siting, fire safety, emergency response, environmental, operational, and land
use compatibilit…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
4. Proximity to Residential and Commercial Uses. The Town Board finds that
the proposed facility’s proximity to residential and other commercial uses warrants
additional consideration of land use compatibility, buffering, screening, separation
distan…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
7. Screening and Visual Impacts. The Town Board finds that BESS facilities
should be subject to appropriate screening and buffering requirements to address
visual and operational impacts. Such requirements may include landscaping,
fencing, vegetative…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
9. Planning Board Recommendation. The Town Board has considered the
Planning Board’s unfavorable recommendation issued at its February 25th meeting
by a vote of seven to zero. The Planning Board identified concerns regarding the
adequacy of the Town’…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
11.Site Access and Emergency Access. The Town Board has considered the
County Planning Board’s recommendation that, given the limited vehicular use and
topography, the applicant and Town consider utilizing the adjacent plaza for access
to the site. T…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
13. Denial Without Prejudice. The Town Board finds that the concerns identified
herein are capable of being addressed through future municipal action and/or
through a revised application demonstrating compliance with applicable regulations.
According…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
Based upon the foregoing findings, the Town Board finds that the proposed Battery
Energy Storage System, as presently presented, does not provide sufficient
assurance that the use can be appropriately sited and regulated to address land use
compatibi…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
1. Need for a Comprehensive Regulatory Framework. The Town Board finds
that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) represent a unique land use with
specific siting, fire safety, emergency response, environmental, operational, and land
use compatibilit…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
3. Appropriate Siting. The Town Board finds that the suitability of a BESS
facility should be determined through established land use and siting criteria and
should not be based solely upon the availability of a particular parcel. Consideration
shoul…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
6. Potential Public Safety and Environmental Impacts. The Town Board
recognizes concerns associated with a potential battery-related incident, including
fire, smoke, or the release of potentially hazardous substances. The Town Board
finds that approp…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
9. Planning Board Recommendation. The Town Board has considered the
Planning Board’s unfavorable recommendation issued at its February 25th meeting
by a vote of seven to zero. The Planning Board identified concerns regarding the
adequacy of the Town’…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
13. Denial Without Prejudice. The Town Board finds that the concerns identified
herein are capable of being addressed through future municipal action and/or
through a revised application demonstrating compliance with applicable regulations.
According…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
Based upon the foregoing findings, the Town Board finds that the proposed Battery
Energy Storage System, as presently presented, does not provide sufficient
assurance that the use can be appropriately sited and regulated to address land use
compatibi…
ArticleTown Board2026-08-17
A resident from Wellington Manor said she knew nothing of the petition to change
the name and didn’t see this as prejudice name and has lived there for 10 years. She
said that the name has been the same since 1968 and now she must go about making
cha…
ArticleTown Board2026-08-17
A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1244: NEXAMP,
INC, d/b/a LONG BRANCH STORAGE, LLC., for a Utility Substation Special
Permit pursuant to Section 230-27 1.(2))[1][a] - Utility Substation and Section 230-
questions or …
ArticleTown Board2026-07-20
A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1243: NEXAMP,
INC, d/b/a WETZEL STORAGE, LLC., for a Utility Substation Special Permit
pursuant to Section 230-27 1.(2)(e)[1][a] - Utility Substation and Section 230-27
1.(2)e)[1] i] - …
ArticleTown Board2026-06-15
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Gauthier made a motion to approve the minutes of June 1st, 2026 Regular
Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Russell.
Ayes — 5 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
REQUESTS for ADJOURN…
ArticleTown Board2026-06-01
public hearing and referred it to the Planning Board for review and
recommendation. Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution to adjourn
the public hearing to July 20, 2026 at 7:35 PM. Motion was seconded by
Councilor Wisnowski.
Ayes — 6 an…
ArticleTown Board2026-06-01
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Young and
seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
Of ffpacime— Chak —
Jill! Hageman-Clark RMC / Town Clerk
Henry A. Zomerfeld Hodgson
Part…
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Aurora acknowledges and appreciates the Board’s responsiveness to certain
comments in the Initial Letters and recognizes that the Revised Law reflects an effort to refine
the proposed regulatory framework. However, two significant concerns remain. As…
ArticleTown Board2026-06-01
As a threshold issue, “solar farm” is not defined in the Revised Law, the Town
Solar Law, or the Town Code. Aurora respectfully requests that this term either be defined or
replaced with an appropriate defined term. More substantively, and as covered…
ArticleTown Board2026-06-01
Therefore, we respectfully urge the Board to add commercial districts to the list of
eligible zoning districts for Tier 3 BESS, non-contingent on project collocation, consistent with
the Town’s existing regulatory approach to Tier 3 solar.
B. Prohib…
ArticleTown Board2026-06-01
Aurora notes that the Revised Law retains the updated set of wetlands provisions
in § 209-13(A)(8), which requires that BESS proposals comply with all applicable federal and
New York State freshwater wetland regulations. Aurora supports this revision…
ArticleTown Board2026-06-01
Aurora reiterates its recommendation that this language be further tailored to
require that such wetlands permits, approvals, and jurisdictional determinations must be obtained
prior to the issuance of a building permit and the commencement of constr…
ArticleTown Board2026-05-18
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Young made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 5th, 2026 Regular
Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Russell.
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
REQUESTS for ADJOURNM…
ArticleTown Board2026-05-18
public hearings. He surmised, you (residents) have say over your property and the
owner/applicant has say over his. This allows the owner to apply for a Zone Change
or Special Permit, and the Town Board (Planning Board or Zoning Board) are
required …
ArticleTown Board2026-05-18
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD - May 18, 2026
Town of Clay
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battery storage systems represent a reliable and renewable energy storage system
but also recognizes the technology is new and that we do not have a governing
ordinance to ad…
ArticleTown Board2026-05-18
Councilor Young said the Special Permit should be called a BESS Special Permit as
the requirements will differ from a regular Special Use Permit.
Each of the three companies with current applications sent representatives to
comment on the latest rev…
ArticleTown Board2026-05-04
public hearing.
Councilor Young said he would like to see regulation on drones. He said he had just
read that Amazon will be using drones to deliver packages and feels as this
technology is more widely used, regulations will need to be put in place. …
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
Public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1248: STEVEN
CALOCERINOS/4793 BUCKLEY ROAD for a Special. Permit pursuant to
Section 230-13 A.(2)(e)[7] — Two-family dwelling, to allow for conversion of an
existing single-family residen…
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
Public hearing to consider proposed LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 2026
creating a new Town Code, Chapter 209 to be titled the “Town of Clay Battery
Energy Storage System Law.” The Town recognizes battery storage systems
represent a reliable and renewab…
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
Jim Hickey landowner on Goguen Drive stated if the additional 250 feet is added
it would require at least 8 1/2 acers of land. He stated this complicates the code
and excludes projects.
Erik Anderson of Carson Power submitted correspondence prior to…