Town of Batavia Planning Board unanimously approved special use permits and site plans for two solar projects on Alexander Road at their meeting on Tuesday.
The projects are located at 9183 Alexander Road, known as the Pike Road Solar Farm Project, and 9071 Alexander Road.
The resolutions passed by the board entitle San Francisco-based Renewable Properties (RPNY Solar 6, LLC) to construct and operate the solar projects.
If the owner/operator changes, the special use permit must be reviewed again by the planning board.
Before a building permit is issued, the company must finalize a host community agreement with the Town of Batavia to include annual payments of $2,500 per megawatt for 25 years with a 2 percent annual escalation of payments or a lump sum payment approved by the Town Board.
The resolution includes provisions on grading and landscaping.
There are also provisions to handle any changes to the development plan.
The company must certify the completed project complies with the special use permit, applicable codes, and industry standards.
There must also be sufficient funds on deposit to remove the installation and restore landscaping in accordance with the decommissioning plan.
The company must remove the installation at the end of its useful life in accordance with the decommissioning plan.
Town inspectors will be allowed reasonable access to the property during construction to check drainage and stormwater provisions.
Renewable Properties must abide by the required landscaping plan.
The project must be fenced and locked. The fire department will be provided keys.
A year after the project goes into operation, Renewable Properties must return to the planning board for a review of the special use permit.
Finally, Renewable Properties must obtain and retain appropriate insurance throughout the life of the project.
