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Clay Planning Board Approves Byrne Dairy Digital Signage, Flags Concerns Over Battery Storage

2026-02-25 · 3522 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Approved special permit for Byrne Dairy electronic sign (Case #2026-010) by a 7-0 vote.
  • Voted 5-0 to send negative recommendations to the Town Board regarding Nexamp battery storage proposals (Cases #2026-001 and #2026-002), citing lack of zoning laws and proximity to residents.
  • Adjourned review of Ironhorn Enterprises site plan to April 8, 2026, to establish lead agency status under SEQR.
  • Continued review of Northside Baptist Church site plan to March 18, 2026, to fix lighting technicalities.
  • Adjourned John E. Fisher Construction cases to April 22, 2026, due to outstanding wetland issues.
  • Adjourned Northern Credit Union site plan review to March 18, 2026.

The Planning Board approved a special permit for an LED sign at Byrne Dairy but expressed serious safety and zoning concerns regarding two proposed battery energy storage systems, urging the Town Board to develop specific regulations.