The meeting agenda addresses several new business items, including site plan reviews and SEQR lead agency requests for projects such as a salt storage shed in the Village and Town of Angelica, the Jones Cuba Medical Office Building, and the Saputo renovation in the Town of Friendship. Additionally, the board will discuss multiple moratoriums regarding battery energy storage systems, data centers, and solar energy systems for the Towns of New Hudson, Amity, and the Village of Alfred, along with several variance referrals for the Town of Hume. The meeting will also include reviews of correspondence, DEC reports, and updates on community planning projects.
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The board approved a temporary moratorium for the Town of Almond on wind energy, battery storage, and solar energy facilities, as well as a moratorium for the Village of Andover regarding data centers and digital asset mining. Additionally, the board approved a new solar law for the Town of Allen and formally appointed a new member to the Planning Board. The board also reviewed proposed changes to the Town of Angelica's battery energy storage system law, determining them to be minor and not requiring resubmission.
Aug 19, 2026·Board meeting
Allegany County Planning Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed and took action on several legislative and planning items across various towns, including moratoria on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Data Centers, site plan reviews for Saputo facility additions, and Lead Agency status for SEQR purposes. Key discussions focused on specific wording and legal standard recommendations for local laws, including noise standards, hardship relief criteria, and clarity on discretionary approvals. Additionally, the board reviewed departmental reports and correspondence regarding community planning projects and environmental reviews.
Jul 15, 2026·Board meeting
Allegany County Planning Board Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed and acted on several local laws and moratoriums regarding battery energy storage and solar energy systems for the Towns of Independence, Alfred, Amity, Angelica, Granger, and Birdsall. Discussions included SEQR Lead Agency designations, approval of moratorium extensions, and review of staff comments for legislative revisions. The board also received reports on DEC projects, intergovernmental review projects, trainings, and updates on the County Comprehensive Plan and ongoing sewer studies.
