Member Haines said he thought so.

FALLEN TREE SOLAR PROJECT Daniel Compitello, represen1ng Cypress Creek Renewables and the proposed Fallen Tree Solar Project spoke to the Planning Board concerning the environmental issues presented by the SEQR review.

Discussion with the Board on the Land Use Law and the need for this to be revised by next year this time.

The proposed site includes habitat for the short-eared owls which are a protected species. and solar installations are begging for SEQR review. 1. THE PROPOSED RULEMAKING CHANGES EXEMPT PROJECTS ON ANY (and run the risk of falling and/or leaking), and may require so-called soil sterilization. 4, utilize hazardous batteries.

5. like the industrial equivalent of an overloaded Christmas tree and is on the next page. for a project named Fallen Tree Solar. The project sponsor is Cypress Creek Renewables, LLC and is to be located on approximately acres of land at Murders Kill Road, Athens, NY, owned by Joseph Skiliba and leased by CCR.

CCR proposes to construct an approximately 2, KW solar photovoltaic array using. SEQR Lead Agency Designation January 7, As long as the aforementioned time-of-year restriction is adhered to, less than 10 acres of tree removal is proposed, and the location of the proposed cell tower is consistent with the plans provided for the Department's review (titled"Site Name: Castle Point," pages 1. SEQR part 2 and 3 presented by Skylar Cornell.

Chairman Falcon motion to approve Part 2, 2nd Member Larsen Marisa presents new site plans showing updates to the project boundaries and areas of tree removal.

Given the fact that a farm-related crossing is already present at this site, the crossing will only have to be widened; therefore the disturbance will be minimal.

On the map there are a few stone walls labeled as"to be removed". solar panels are growing in popularity and they have to go with.