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Extensions: The board approved extensions of conditional site‑plan approvals for multiple applicants who requested more time to complete technical items. For RVH Mulch Supply LLC the board approved extending the conditional amended site plan approval to Dec. 18, 2025. Mark Tey Holding Group LLC requested and the board granted an extension of the resolution of conditional approval to Dec. 18, 2025. For a formerly‑titled project at 69 Ciliary Avenue (formerly known as SM Sales), the board discussed one‑month or six‑month extension options and ultimately granted an extension (the transcript shows board direction to extend; duration was framed as up to six months in discussion and staff indicated six months would land on Dec. 18, 2025).

American Reclaimed / Antique Lumber: Brad (MKS Engineering) presented a draft Part 2 of the EAF for an application to rebuild or expand an existing custom wood‑furniture fabrication business on roughly 2.8 acres along Route 17A. The board adopted Part 2 as presented and voted to issue a negative declaration (with a contingency that the town receives the GML/343 referrals). The board also reviewed site issues about outdoor storage near the front fence; the applicant said stored lumber would be moved within required setbacks, and the board asked for a surveyed plan to show the final locations and conformance with setbacks and emergency access.

Local law edits: Planning staff presented draft edits to Local Law 13‑2024 (including penalty and short‑term rental definitions). The board discussed wording clarifications and voted to forward the modified draft to the Town Board for consideration and referral.

Votes at a glance: motions to extend existing conditional approvals and to adopt Part 2 / negative declaration for American Reclaimed passed by voice vote; the board forwarded the modified local law to the Town Board by voice vote. Specific roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.

Ending: Staff will place the listed applications on the July 3 meeting agenda as appropriate and follow up on required submissions (GML referrals, survey of relocated outdoor storage, and any outstanding technical review items).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Board Meeting June 19, 2025.","oneSentenceSummary","The board granted extensions for several site plan approvals, accepted a negative declaration and resolved to place the American Reclaimed (Authentic Antique Lumber) matter on a future agenda; it also voted to send a revised local law on short‑term rentals to the town board.","taxTitle","Goshen, Orange County, New York","taxId",55277,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554069,"Planning board approves Part 2 for proposed 5MW Hartley Road battery storage; members demand emergency‑response and fire‑safety details",2557,5621000,8178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031034-94c618a71a62ad66377f42f9a85b09ac&start=5621&end=8178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031034-94c618a71a62ad66377f42f9a85b09ac/thumbnail_5621000.jpg","/articles/6554069/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Planning-board-approves-Part-2-for-proposed-5MW-Hartley-Road-battery-storage-members-demand-emergencyresponse-and-firesafety-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554069-194dbc66cee5b6e13581cbe5e1fc1859/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149451&Signature=krreCrf6Av4v~FWZ-ajuFDswvX8cMc2VtqrxP2TpKzsUHgFXFUh5Pd0~6~kSmhuh-1q6Ll7cUe38wnGBGEqoqaqL~xOPFH4XYXiBRfBEy2JvgJEGtpRlIGDnE68AMA7Uo1mLs2BO4B7lCCcyWBmaEj0~hWYXTONdUcYmdcwodfUTcZiIjPB24hV~qUe7U-HhkrhEadezxUNnsDGsQ8NuIr5bn2le6OQUGxl0Y1BnDbny0JFP79hLpLPqI-kcevpD-hSMB22KjBSFD9~R8hwpNYqJ-Gk9n25pPHI7roQBNHqwQvFhca844SJZwKF3V3I4yHuU8bKg1sao0Rx5I4kjqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Goshen Planning Board voted June 5 to accept a modified Part 2 environmental assessment form for a proposed Tier‑2 battery energy storage system (BESS) on about 31.2 acres at 114 Hartley Road, while conditioning further review on delivery of specific emergency response information.

Travis Rosencrantz of Creighton Manning, representing the applicant, described updated plans that include revised grading to direct stormwater from equipment pads to an existing on‑site pond and clarified impervious/green‑space calculations after staff review. The proposal would yield a system with a nominal five‑megawatt capacity and included areas reserved for future augmentation to offset battery degradation, the team said.

Board members focused most of their comments on fire‑safety, emergency response and operational monitoring. One member asked whether the containers have internal fire suppression and the applicant confirmed internal monitoring and suppression features, and said a battery monitoring system will send immediate alarms for overheating cells. Rosencrantz said the applicant will supply an emergency response plan and an engineering analysis from an independent emergency/safety reviewer (ESRG) that addresses plume dispersion, chemicals released during a fire and recommended fire department actions.

Why it matters: BESS installations raise distinct emergency‑response issues—thermal runaway, off‑gassing and extended burn events—that can affect surrounding populations, critical facilities and emergency responders. Board members emphasized the need for OEM‑specific data to inform evacuation planning and hazardous‑materials response.

Board direction and decision: The planning board accepted Part 2 as modified to reflect potential impacts and called for a forthcoming Part 3 that integrates emergency response documentation. The board asked the applicant to provide: OEM battery specifications, a complete emergency response plan (including monitoring alarm timelines and notification procedures), equipment‑specific information on potential combustion products and recommended suppression/response tactics, and a clear plan for fire‑lane maintenance and recorded easements to ensure emergency access. The applicant agreed to pursue those deliverables; the board also discussed coordinating a meeting with the fire department.

Other technical notes: The applicant corrected an earlier impervious/green‑space interpretation and told the board some existing gravel areas would be decompacted and restored to non‑impervious condition. The applicant also explained there will be pole‑mounted distribution components and said it will confirm which poles are customer‑owned versus utility‑owned.

Ending: With Part 2 adopted as modified, the project advances in SEQRA review but remains contingent on submission of OEM battery specifications, a detailed emergency response plan and coordination with emergency services to address public‑safety concerns before final site‑plan approval.","The board voted to accept a modified Part 2 of the EAF for a proposed 5MW, 31.2‑acre battery energy storage system at Hartley Road, while pressing the applicant for a detailed emergency response plan, fire‑suppression strategy and documentation on battery monitoring and chemical hazards.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554070,"Planning board authorizes draft negative declaration for 59‑acre Goshen solar project after glare and visual mitigation discussion",2467,2913000,5380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031034-94c618a71a62ad66377f42f9a85b09ac&start=2913&end=5380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031034-94c618a71a62ad66377f42f9a85b09ac/thumbnail_2913000.jpg","/articles/6554070/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Planning-board-authorizes-draft-negative-declaration-for-59acre-Goshen-solar-project-after-glare-and-visual-mitigation-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554070-366428d73596ed60437ccf6b6dcc9612/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149451&Signature=NStAEE0sG~xXqNzsdAd4evrTIYByZyoYfk~-XIxDDS4F4CIQjK9syidfVxVcejBBOdhQ96oZuCq6PG52MrToAORl48m0GOOuWoyxflpTUKl5HRK5~qKuQ48nvtWobedB8lxUVglAlfZ1DiL4E-pbFBHuT2Fs6H7WdQLqOzG4HtEyFmDtmBztacHpQAjjhNTnXrJqVf6ALgLLpkGO4beMulBLp-tA93iceJap1IJGaua552sLVsmP02ahPhjuLvY~QClxlOInXORuq4L0FF0HnMVflWGD8XEvKcdDIQZD~wcBYeJ1ysLzTrrtkUatYdee1IHQU6dHkEPpbrOesWW7AA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Goshen Planning Board on June 5 authorized staff to draft a draft negative declaration under SEQRA for Solar Liberty Energy Systems’ proposed 58.9‑acre solar energy system, while directing the applicant to refine glare and visual mitigation details.

Ari Goldberg, attorney for the applicant, and project consultants presented written responses, visual simulations and a glare study submitted May 29. Nate Bombas of Lavelle Associates summarized glare modelling and new visual simulations that used geolocated photos and 3‑D modeling to show project visibility from six key vantage points, including Millburn Road and Moonlight Trail. The glare analysis identified limited yellow glare hours in certain places; consultants reported that most residential locations showed no yellow glare but that brief visibility could occur along short stretches of roadway.

“Millburn had the potential for green glare, 131 hours per year, but elsewhere the study shows 55.9 hours of yellow due to arrays 1A and 1C,” a consultant summarized in the meeting. The applicant added two additional planting areas (one adjacent to Moonlight Trail and one in the southwest corner of the parcel) and proposed 6‑foot plantings at Areas 1 and 2 with a one‑for‑one replacement ratio for native species. The team said Area 5 (near Moonlight Trail) is slated for 46 eastern red cedars; Areas 1 and 2 would receive 35 and 27 evergreens respectively; Area 4 would get about 20–24 trees.

Board members asked for more granular glare outputs—time of day and exposure duration at specific observation points—and requested the applicant model proposed mitigation (staggered 8‑foot plantings, or other plant sizes/densities) at the identified observation points to verify effectiveness. At least one board member said the applicant’s supplemental analysis had reduced predicted impacts and asked staff to prepare a draft negative declaration so the board could consider it at a future meeting; another member expressed continued concern and asked that the applicant fund attorney review if the draft is controversial.

Why it matters: The project is large and sited near residences and scenic corridors; glare and visual impacts were the primary outstanding issues in the board’s environmental review. The board signaled willingness to proceed toward a negative declaration provided the applicant demonstrates mitigation at the specific observation locations raised by the board.

Next steps: The applicant agreed to produce additional targeted glare tables (location, time window and hours) and to model the proposed additional plantings and any updated obstruction layers. The board directed staff to prepare a draft negative declaration for consideration; if adopted, the board would still require final visual simulations and planting bond/maintenance provisions during site plan review.

Ending: Solar Liberty left the meeting with direction to refine glare mitigation modelling and planting plans; the board authorized drafting a negative declaration but kept the door open for further review depending on the follow‑up analysis.","The Planning Board authorized staff to draft a negative declaration for Solar Liberty’s 58.9‑acre solar project, conditioned on additional glare analysis and proposed plantings to reduce visibility from Millburn Road, Moonlight Trail and nearby residences.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554071,"Planning board closes hearing on 17M warehouse after DOT asks for left‑turn design; residents press for fuller review",1369,613000,1982000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031034-94c618a71a62ad66377f42f9a85b09ac&start=613&end=1982","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031034-94c618a71a62ad66377f42f9a85b09ac/thumbnail_613000.jpg","/articles/6554071/Goshen/Orange-County/New-York/Planning-board-closes-hearing-on-17M-warehouse-after-DOT-asks-for-leftturn-design-residents-press-for-fuller-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554071-75ae091fd9abb14abb37a679b28b288f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149451&Signature=JTmx9Cup5RqaQYqsQtkSxfqbFAmuUciQ4j7RJf98JTanreKDo700nE8bb0FdvU9K5gkasYmUQ0z6iSpWILepaR7f6M91U-ItuqGeq2lhdpdCEU7IrX68X73XKkwdVKvu3Tu7HTuSKWVJYDcZf~xTH24GD-x0w9-T2W~BksKVrGp6zDpYTATTpO7aMljjZNeUoG~nGMvx2wOnD4XyJ2WRZu8FnnxVwICpMobvJ4imwkwnbtA-XPJEY6kdwW~xntuMcY6iZACVYVwCXL2ZPWE7CXNqyhcncmx53OU5y14aWEaxZbYkg5K5bAtqv0PfPOD-yVd~IYRrOYuoEvsC2VHpZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Goshen Planning Board closed a continuance public hearing June 5 on an application for a warehouse and office site plan covering about 8.9 acres at 17M and Cannon Hill Drive after the applicant and state transportation officials flagged a left‑turn lane issue.

The applicant’s representative, Joe Pfau of Pfau (representing the owner), said New York State Department of Transportation staff reviewed the project and asked for a traffic impact study and a conceptual design for a westbound left‑turn lane onto 17M. Pfau said the project’s consultant found the new development would raise trips on Cannon Hill Drive by about 7% in the morning peak and about 13% in the evening peak. “We hired Creighton Manning to do that study,” Pfau told the board, and the study concluded a westbound left‑turn lane is warranted.

Why it matters: DOT’s request affects whether the board can finalize technical review and whether off‑site roadwork or permit conditions will be required. Residents said the intersection’s existing safety problems could make the site’s additional traffic hazardous without clearer commitments on design and funding.

Residents and farm operators voiced safety concerns at the hearing. Chris Healy, who identified himself as a Goshen resident of Howard Court, said the intersection at 17M and Cannon Hill Drive is “treacherous” and asked whether eastbound movements and existing heavy vehicles had been addressed. Marie Ortman, a Gate Schoolhouse Road resident, said accidents are common there and urged the board to “relook at that and make sure that that is addressed.” Wendy Murrell asked when the traffic counts were done; the applicant replied the counts were done roughly two months earlier.

DOT’s position, as read into the record, requested a conceptual left‑turn design, a five‑foot asphalt bike path detail, and noted prior accidents at the location. Pfau said the applicant agreed to have Creighton Manning prepare a conceptual design to confirm whether a right‑of‑way taking would be needed but does not intend to seek a DOT construction permit now; the DOT will require a permit if the left‑turn lane is built within DOT right‑of‑way.

Board discussion and decision: Planning board members debated whether to keep the hearing open while DOT and consultant materials are finalized. One board member noted that other projects on 17M will re‑raise the issue. After public remarks and the applicant’s confirmation it would provide the requested studies and conceptual design, the board voted to close the public hearing. The board chair noted staff must make a decision on the application within the time required by local code after closing the hearing; that deadline was called out during the meeting.

Next steps: The applicant said it will submit the traffic impact study, the DOT correspondence, and the conceptual left‑turn design so the planning department and consultants can complete technical review. The board did not adopt final site plan conditions at the June 5 meeting; the record shows the left‑turn design, possible DOT permit, and how mitigation costs would be allocated remain outstanding.

Ending: With the hearing closed, the board and applicant will exchange the DOT study and the Creighton Manning conceptual design and the board’s technical reviewer will complete outstanding comments before the board reaches a decision under town code.","The Town of Goshen Planning Board closed a continuance public hearing on a proposed warehouse/office project on 17M at Cannon Hill Drive after reviewing DOT comments that request a conceptual design for a westbound left‑turn lane; residents pressed the board to keep the hearing open until traffic mitigation is resolved.","actionData","errors"]

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