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April 13, 2017

The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held April 13, 2017 at the Town Complex, 32 Main Street, in the Town of Macedon was called to order by Supervisor Sandy Pagano at 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Board were

Present:

Councilperson	Dave McEwen
Councilperson	Dave Maul
Councilperson	Paul Kenyon
Councilperson	Bruce Babcock
Supervisor	Sandy Pagano

Absent:

Also Present:

Attorney	David Fulvio
Attorney	Anthony Villani
Police Sergeant	David Demchuk
Highway Superintendent	Christopher Countryman
Town Clerk	Karrie Bowers

Chairman of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors	Steve LeRoy
Supervisor Town of Palmyra	Ken Miller

RESOLUTION NO. 113 (2017) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes from the March 23, 2017 (regular meeting)

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL AYE, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE,

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 114 (2017) WILLIAMSON LAW BOOK ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT CONTRACT

RESOLVED the Town Board approves the Williamson Law Book Town Clerk Plus Support Contract from 4/1/17-3/31/18.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL AYE, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE,

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

Reports:

March Police Report

RESOLUTION NO. 115 (2017) APPROVAL OF REPORT

RESOLVED the Board approves the report as submitted

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY KENYON

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL AYE, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE,

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 116 (2017) HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE - MOWER

RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes Christopher Countryman, Highway Superintendent, to purchase a Scag Cheetah Zero Turn Mower from DJM Equipment, Inc. for a total price of $9,750 to be expensed from A7110.200.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL AYE, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE,

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

7:45 PUBLIC HEARING – LOCAL LAW NO. 2(2017) ESTABLISHING ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR ENERGY – PUBLIC HEARING IS ADJOURNED TO THE APRIL 24^TH BOARD MEETING

A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS WITHIN THE TOWN OF MACEDON

Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Macedon as follows:

Macedon Code § 135-7 is amended as follows:

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BUILDING-INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC (BIPV) – The incorporation of photovoltaic (PV) material into a building’s envelope. Technologies include PV shingles or tiles, PV laminates, and PV glass. Examples of placement include vertical facades, semi-transparent skylights, awnings, fixed awnings, and roofs.

GROUND-MOUNTED SYSTEM – A solar energy system that is anchored to the ground and attached to a pole or similar mounting system, detached from any other structure.

LARGE-SCALE SYSTEM – Solar energy systems located on land primarily used to convert solar energy into electricity for offsite energy consumption.

ROOF-MOUNTED SYSTEM – A solar panel located on a roof of a permitted principle use or accessory structure.

SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT – Energy storage devices, material, hardware, or electrical equipment and conduit associated with the production of electrical energy.

SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM – A combination of both solar panels and solar energy equipment.

SOLAR PANEL – A device capable of collecting and converting solar energy into electrical energy.

The following section shall be added to Article VI of the Macedon Town Code, which shall read as follows:

§135-29.1. Solar as Accessory Use / Structure.

A. Roof-Mounted Systems. Roof-mounted systems are permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts when attached to lawfully permitted principle uses and accessory structures, subject to the following requirements:

(1) Height. Solar energy systems shall not exceed maximum height restrictions within any zoning district and are provided the same height exemptions granted to building-mounted mechanical devices or equipment.

(2) Setback. Solar energy systems are subject to the setback requirements of the underlying zoning district.

(3) Aesthetics. Solar installations shall incorporate the following design requirements:

(a) Solar energy equipment shall be installed inside walls and attic spaces to reduce their visual impact. If solar energy equipment is visible from a public right of way, it shall match the color scheme of the underlying structure.

(b) Panels facing the front yard must be mounted at the same angle as the roof’s surface with a maximum distance of 18 inches between the roof and highest edge of the system.

B. Ground-Mounted Systems. Ground-mounted solar energy systems are permitted as an accessory structure in all zoning districts, subject to the following requirements:

(1) All ground-mounted solar panels in residential districts shall be installed in the side yard or rear yard.

(2) Lot size. Ground-mounted solar panels are only permitted on lots of 1 acre or greater.

(3) Setback. Ground-mounted solar panels are subject to setback requirements of the underlying zoning district.

(4) Height. Solar panels are restricted to the following heights when located at the following setbacks:

Ground-mounted Height and Setback Requirements
Setback	Permissible Height
6-10 feet	6 feet
>10-15 feet	12 feet
>15 feet	15 feet

All height measurements are to be calculated when the solar energy system is oriented at maximum tilt.

(5) Lot Coverage. The surface area of ground-mounted solar panels shall be included in lot coverage and impervious surface calculations.

The following section is hereby added to Article XXI of the Macedon Town Code, which shall read as follows:

§ 135-182.3. Solar as a Principal Use.

Large-scale solar systems are permitted through the issuance of a special-use permit within the AR-40 Agricultural/Residential, GC General Commercial, and ORM Office/Research/Manufacturing districts, subject to the following requirements:

A. Height and setback. Large-scale energy systems shall adhere to the height and setback requirements of the underlying zoning district. Additional restrictions may be imposed during the special-use permit process.

B. Large-scale systems shall be located on lots with a minimum lot size of 10 acres.

C. All large-scale solar energy systems shall be enclosed by fencing to prevent unauthorized access. Warning signs with the owner’s contact information shall be placed on the entrance and perimeter of the fencing. The height and type of fencing shall be determined by the special-use permit process.

D. On-site electrical interconnection lines and distribution lines shall be placed underground, unless otherwise required by the utility.

E. The removal of existing vegetation is limited to the extent necessary for the construction and maintenance of the solar installation.

F. No large-scale solar energy system shall be installed within 1,000 feet of a state road.

G. No large-scale solar energy system shall be installed on a property adjacent to a property containing a dwelling unit unless the large-scale solar energy system is more than 500 feet from the neighboring dwelling unit and set-back at least 100 feet from the property line.

H. Additional special-use permit requirements. Large-scale solar system special-use permits shall not be approved unless the applicant provides the following:

(1) Verification of utility notification. Foreseeable infrastructure upgrades shall be documented and submitted. Off-grid systems are exempt from this requirement.

(2) Name, address, and contact information of the applicant, property owner(s), and agent submitting the proposed project.

(3) If the property of the proposed project is to be leased, legal consent between all parties, specifying the use(s) of the land for the duration of the project, including easements and other agreements, shall be submitted.

(4) Site Plan. Site plan approval is required.

(5) Blueprints signed by a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect of the solar installation showing the layout of the system.

(6) The equipment specification sheets shall be documented and submitted for all photovoltaic panels, significant components, mounting systems, and invertors that are to be installed.

(7) Property Operation and Maintenance Plan. A property operation and maintenance plan is required, describing continuing photovoltaic maintenance and property upkeep, such as mowing, trimming, etc.

(8) Decommissioning Plan.

(a) To ensure the proper removal of large-scale systems, a decommissioning plan shall be required. The plan shall include the removal of all infrastructures and the remediation of soil and vegetation back to its original state prior to construction, unless otherwise permitted. A cost estimate detailing the projected cost of executing the decommissioning plan shall be prepared by a Professional Engineer or contractor. Cost estimations shall take into account inflation.

(b) Financial Surety. A form of surety, through escrow, bond or the equivalency thereof, shall be established prior to the commencement of construction to cover the cost of decommissioning the site. The amount of surety required by the Town shall not exceed 125 percent of the cost of decommissioning.

Effective Date:

This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with New York State Secretary of State.

Public Hearing was adjourned until April 27, 2017 at 7:45pm

Round Table:

*Shredding Event – April 28^th at the Town Hall parking lot from 3:00p – 6:00p

*Open House at the former Village Hall, 81 Main Street, Macedon from 1:00pm – 3:00 pm on April 22^nd. Historical Society will be displaying pictures and memorabilia of Macedon

*Highway department will be starting Spring cleanup town wide.

- former Village Leaf & Brush pickup will be the 1^st and 3^rd of the month

RESOLUTION NO. 117 (2017) EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLVED the Board enter Executive Session at 8:14 p.m. to discuss contract/personnel

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL AYE, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE,

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

ABSTRACT NO.421 March (B) 2017 Regular Bills

2017 #20175489-20175646 $196,034.71

RESOLUTION NO. 118 (2017) PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

RESOLVED the bills be paid as audited.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL AYE, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE,

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:30 PM.

Karrie M. Bowers

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Karrie M. Bowers

Macedon Town Clerk