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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – October 12, 2026
Town of Clay
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Case #2023- Tod…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Wisnowski made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2026
Regular Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Deputy Supervisor Bic…
ArticleTown Board2026-09-09
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] …
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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
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 Board2026-08-17
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
d meetings) was opened by the Supervisor.
Olivia Sproviero was present on behalf of NexAmp and said she would like to move
forward without starting from the beginning. She said that reapplying would be
redundant and greatly jeopardize financing. Ms.…
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
her neighbor shovels the snow off the roof onto the property between the two town
houses. This was extremely difficult with the extreme amount of snow this past year.
Ms. Harris said she spoke with Commissioner Grispino regarding this. He
suggested s…
ArticleTown Board2026-07-20
SPECIAL PERMIT (PH/Adj.) ~ Town Board Case # 1257 - AT&T MOBILITY:
A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1257: AT&T
MOBILITY for a Utility Substation Special Permit pursuant to Section 230-27
1.(2)(e) [1] [g] — Utility Sub…
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 Board2026-07-20
SPECIAL PERMIT (PH/Adj.) Town Board Case # 1244 - NEXAMP, INC, d/b/a
LONG BRANCH STORAGE, LLC:
*APPLICANT REQUESTED TO ADJOURN TO 08/1 7/2026
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution adjourning the public hearing to
August 17, 2026 at 7:4…
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
Deputy Supervisor Bick said there were no new revisions since posting on the Town
Website of the 5th Draft Version.
Lauren Hall of Carson Power thanked the Board for the working diligently to draft
laws for the moratorium and taking the feedback fro…
ArticleTown Board2026-06-01
Councilor Capria thanked Mr. Hickey and said the Town Board met to discuss this
including a three-hour meeting on Saturday. He continued they have done due
diligence and are looking out for the residents.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD - June 1, …
ArticleTown Board2026-05-18
Motion was seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)(A):
Councilor Wisnowski moved the adoption of a resolution (approving/denying) 2027
application of street repairs for Com…
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 Board2026-04-20
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…
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
Emily Thomas
Development Operations Manager
Carson Power
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nexamp
Nexamp Comment Response Letter
To the Town of Clay on Proposed Local Law No.4 2026
Town Board and Planning Board
Town of Clay
Clay, New York
Re: Local Law No 4 of the year of 202…
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
The potential for erosion, sedimentation, and drainage impacts is not specific to battery
energy storage systems, but rather is a standard consideration for any land development
project involving site disturbance. These risks are well understood and …
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
communications systems.
K. (3) The actual necessity for such facility given energy production in the area and region,
including but not limited to clean energy production; _
Clarification on how necessity is determined will be needed to address thi…
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
current Cicero code, of which this draft language is based on, there is still no zoning map
with a “Commercial Solar” zoning district published and the language regarding how the
“Commercial Solar” zoning district would be determined and implemented …
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
§209-8 J. Decommissioning (4) - Town of Clay will require the posting of a cash
component of no less than 50% of the total security amount determined
This portion of the code taken from Cicero is simply a method to create a cost prohibition.
Conside…
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
It is well documented that the state and federal guidance for distance to be maintained
during an emergency event for personnel is 100ft, so we recommend a 100ft building
setback requirement rather than a BESS specific parcel boundary line setback. 2…
ArticleTown Board2026-04-20
- the town can often automatically result in an affirmative DEC wetland determination
regardless of soil hydrology. As such we ask the stricter 250ft setback be reserved for those
larger wetlands which have been shown to provide ecological benefits a…
ArticleTown Board2026-04-06
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Bick made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 16th, 2026
Regular Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Wisnowski.
Ayes 7 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
REQUESTS for ADJOURNMEN…
ArticleTown Board2026-03-16
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Bick made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2026
Regular Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.
Ayes - 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD – MARCH 16, 202…
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hearing.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, 2026 (PH):
A public hearing to solicit from Town of Clay residents their comments and
input regarding the use of funds by the Town of Clay with respect to the
applications for funding and for the five (5) year pl…
ArticleTown Board2026-03-02
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on March 2, 2026, at 7:30P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick
David Capria
Edward Wisnowski
Ryan Russell
Courtney Gauthier
Jill …
ArticleTown Board2026-03-02
Motion was seconded by Councilor Gauthier.
Ayes 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD -March 2, 2026
Town of Clay
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Councilor Wisnowski moved the adoption of a resolution adjourning Town
Board Case #1244: Nexamp,…
ArticleTown Board2026-03-02
Motion was seconded by Councilor Gauthier.
Ayes - 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
Councilor Wisnowski moved the adoption of a resolution adjourning Town
Board Case #1245: Carson Power Supply, LLC to 3/16/2026 @ 7:53 P.M., per
applicant request. Motio…
ArticlePlanning Board2026-02-25
Motion Carried: 7-0
Case #2026-009 Donald Gabor, 850 Morgan Road, Preliminary Plat (Adj. 1)
No one was present on behalf of the applicant.
Motion made by Mr. Henty to adjourn this case to March 18, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Guinup.
Motion Carried: 7-…
ArticlePlanning Board2026-02-25
Motion read by Mr. Graves. Mr. Chairman: In the matter of the application of planning board
case No. 2026-001 Nexamp Inc./Wetzel Road Storage, I move to submit planning board
comments to the Town Board using standard form #60 Special Permit Recommend…
ArticlePlanning Board2026-02-25
Motion read by Mr. Graves. Mr. Chairman: In the matter of the application of planning board
case No. 2026-002 Nexamp Inc./Longbranch Road Storage, I move to submit planning board
comments to the Town Board using standard form #60 Special Permit Recom…
ArticlePlanning Board2026-02-11
Motion Carried: 7-0.
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Planning Board
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2026
Chairwoman Borton made the following statement:
“I want to disclose that I will be recusing myself from the next three cases on the agenda
concerning battery ene…
ArticlePlanning Board2026-02-11
Case #2026-001 – Nexamp Inc/ Wetzel Road Storage, 4664 Wetzel Road, Special Permit
Referral.
Ms. Olivia Sproviero, Nexamp, stated the Wetzel Road Storage will be located in an Industrial I-
1 zone on .99 acre and will be a 5,000 Kwh system composed …
ArticlePlanning Board2026-02-11
- Operating since 200
- Commercial and Community Solar Since
201
Nexamp
…
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The presentation concluded and Deputy Chair Mitchell asked the public if there are any
questions as this is a public hearing.
Ms. Janet Rathburn, 4760 Freestone Rd., questioned power outages, noise levels, manufacturing
date of Tesla batteries, respo…
ArticlePlanning Board2026-02-11
Motion Carried: 5-0.
#2026-002 – Nexamp/Longbranch Storage at Longbranch Rd., Special Permit Referral.
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Planning Board
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2026
ArticleTown Board2026-02-02
public hearing #1241 to 3/2/2026 at 7:41PM. Motions were seconded by
Councilor Gauthier.
Ayes - 7 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
Supervisor Ulatowski opened both applications for NEXAMP Wetzel
Road Storage and NEXAMP Longbranch Storage, together.
SPEC…
ArticleTown Board2026-01-21
2031. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes - 7 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
ZONE CHANGE (CPH) TOWN Board Case # 1240 – SUMMIT
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, TAFT ROAD BRANCH:
Councilor Wisnowski moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public
hear…