Eric Buchinsky

The Planning Board meeting agenda focused exclusively on New Business items. Key discussions included site plan review and approval for an application by AEC Solar Energy Corp to install a ground-mounted solar system. Another application involved Mark Stephenson seeking site plan review and approval to subdivide property into three lots for home construction. A request by Deborah Berlin for a Special Use Permit to convert a detached garage into a one-bedroom long-term rental Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) was also on the agenda. Furthermore, the board addressed the application of RPNY Solar/Town of Stuyvesant concerning an up-to 3.25-megawatt agrivoltaic project, specifically addressing the request for the Town of Stuyvesant Planning Board to serve as the SEQRA lead agency.

The organizational meeting agenda focused on establishing various appointments and setting rates for the year 2026. Key actions included the motion to establish and appoint a Deputy Supervisor, and the appointment of legal counsel, Court Clerks, and Chairmen for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Appointments were also made for Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officers, Budget Officer, Solid Waste User Fee Clerk, and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics. The agenda covered designating the official newspaper and depositories for town funds, authorizing the Supervisor regarding money market accounts, and authorizing the Highway Superintendent to purchase materials using state and county bid contracts. Salary rates were established for Highway Department employees, Police Department personnel, and Planning/Zoning Board members. Finally, the time and date for future Town Board Meetings were set, and committees were appointed.

The meeting addressed several applications and matters including: An application of RPNY Solar 5, LLC for a solar energy facility, where the ZBA was designated as the lead agency for the SEQRA process; A minor subdivision application by Anthony Altomer; A use variance application by Steven McKay, which was adjourned; A lot line alteration application for Stockport Garage, which was approved; An application of Primax Properties, LLC for a retail store, on which no action was taken due to the applicant's absence; A minor subdivision application by Larry Porreca, which was accepted and scheduled for a public hearing.

The meeting included a public hearing and site plan review for an application to convert an existing shed into a guest house with a connection to the municipal sewer system. The board declared a negative impact under SEQRA and approved the application.

The meeting addressed several applications, including a solar energy facility, a minor subdivision, and a ground mount array. The board reviewed comments from the Town Engineer regarding the solar facility and scheduled a joint meeting and public hearing. A negative declaration was issued for the minor subdivision, and a public hearing was set. The board also accepted an application for a lot line alteration and discussed a special use permit and site plan review for a retail store, requesting updated plans and addressing parking space requirements.