Webster Town Board Application Solar Xerox

TOWN OF WEBSTER TOWN BOARD APPLICATION Office (585) 872-7028 • Fax (585) 872-1352•publicworks@ci.webster.ny.us

Applicant/Contact Person:

E-mail:

ksoscia@montante.com

Property Owner Information (if different than above):

Name:

John

Barrett,

Xerox

Corp.

585.509.0733 Phone: ______________________________

Architect / Engineer (if applicable):

800 Phillips Rd., Webster, NY 14580 Address: _____________________________________

E-mail:

_____________________________________

139 Caracas Dr. (Parcel ID: 065.02-1-40.11) Project Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Project Name:

Webster Solar Garden LLC ______________________________________________________________________________

Planned Dev. District (PDD)

Special Use Permit

Easement Encroachment

X

X

Meeting Type Request:

Code Amendment Rezoning

Town Board Workshop (Concept stage)

X

Town Board Meeting (Approval stage)

X

Project Description (additional information can be attached): ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please see attached letter describing the proposed project.

________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Approx. 12-14 months Length of time to complete project: ________________________

SIGNATURE:__________________________________________ DATE: ____6/30/25___________________ Office Use Only Parcel Number (SBL): _______________________________ Zoning District: _____________________________

Email & US Postal Delivery June 30, 2025 Town of Webster Josh Artuso Director of Community Development 1000 Ridge Rd., Webster, NY 14580 Re:

Dear Mr. Artuso and Members of the Town Board, TM Montante Solar Developments LLC (“Montante Solar”) is proposing the development, construction, and operation of a 6.63 MW solar generation facility, Webster Solar Garden LLC (the “Project”) at Caracas Drive in the Town of Webster (the “Site”). The Project involves the development, construction, and operation of an approximate 20-acre project site on a parcel owned by Xerox Corporation, SBL: 065.02-1-40.11 and requires the issuance of Industrial Use and Special Use Permits through the Town Board. Project Details:

Webster Solar Garden LLC

Developer:

Montante Solar

Developer Address:

2760 Kenmore Avenue, Tonawanda, New York 14150

Project Location:

Property Owner:

Xerox Corporation

Zoning District:

Industrial

Project Narrative The Applicant is proposing a 6.63 MW Solar Generation Facility across approximately 20-acres of a +120-acre parcel owned by Xerox Corporation. The Project will directly benefit Xerox Corporation, the Town of Webster, and those in the Greater Rochester Area through an Inclusive Community Solar Project. Xerox Corporation will be hosting the solar array at its campus and will be utilizing 60% of the power produced by the solar project through a Power Purchase Agreement. The project will also allocate 40% of the energy to go to the eligible subscribers in the community through a Community Solar Program. (“Eligible subscribers” are those in the Low-to-Medium income or those in a disadvantaged community.) In addition to providing Xerox and the community with reliable, safe, renewable power at a reduced rate, the project will also help meet Corporate Xerox Environmental Social Governance (“ESG”) goals.

The Project site will be located near the dead-end north of Caracass Drive on the Xerox Campus. The project is surrounded by other industrial land owned by Xerox and Tessy. The next neighboring parcels are +250 feet from the edge of the edge of the nearest solar panel. There are no site lines by any residential neighbors into the Project Site, as there are natural vegetative buffers that surround it. The Project as currently designed complies with all Town code requirements. The Project is being constructed on vacant land that is home to two (2) capped landfills, small building used as a warehouse/extra storage, and numerous long-term environmental monitoring wells. Existing vegetation is dominated by woody stem brush & trees. The natural topography allows for extremely minimal site work. The project will be constructed utilizing an above-ground ballasted racking system. The racking system is “geo-ballasted,” utilizing rock to weight baskets down-allowing for zero penetrations to the ground. Sitting atop racking will be approximately 10,872 solar panels. Solar panels will be strung and connected to 18 inverters. Construction of this project will take approximately 12 months to complete. A data sheet of the geo-ballasted system can be found attached as Exhibit D. Xerox has identified this solar project occupying this space for 25 years as being the highest and best use for this land based on the environmental restrictions and on-going environmental monitoring requirements. Conclusion On behalf of the Montante Solar, we respectfully request the Town Board refer this project to Planning Board for public Sketch Plan Review. To support our application, please find the enclosed documentation: Exhibit A: Site Plan for Sketch Plan Review Exhibit B: Short EAF Exhibit C: Non-Collusion Form Exhibit D: Data Sheet: APA Racking System “Geo-Ballast” Exhibit E: Tax Incentive Disclosure Form Exhibit F: Landowner’s Affidavit A check was previously provided & accepted by the Town of Webster for application fees, totaling $200: Industrial Use Permit: $100 & Special Use Permit: $100 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Very truly yours, Montante Solar

Katie Soscia, Director of Project Development

Tonawanda, NY

2760 Kenmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14150 (716) 876-8899 www.Montante.com www.MontanteSolar.com

Montante Solar 2760 Kenmore Avenue Tonawanda, NY 14150

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General Notes:

Engineering Stamp No. ______

A. All designs were created in accordance with 2017 NEC (NFPA 70) and 2020 NYS Fire Code

Approx distance from parcel boundary to edge of array: 275'-2"

B. All equipment to be labeled per NEC article 690 and 705 requirements C. All 800V wiring to utilize 1000V rated XHHW-2 conductor insulation

Unauthorized alteration or addition to this engineering drawing is a violation of Section 7209, Provision 2 of New York State Education Law

Approx distance from parcel boundary to edge of array: 294'-5"

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Customer provided utility meter pole (CP-1) (PCC) Utility Provided Recloser Pole

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Revisions

Change Log

1.0 2024-08-22

Initial design of project

1.1 2024-08-29

Pole line-up modified per utility comments

1.2 2025-01-08

Layout modified following environmental survey

1.3 2025-02-24

Added fence and removed modules above blasted trench

1.4 2025-03-13

Updated module spec, added scale markers and distance to property boundaries

1.5 2025-05-05

Project Study added, removed array over vent pipes concrete debris field

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Tonawanda, NY

2760 Kenmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14150 (716) 876-8899 www.Montante.com www.MontanteSolar.com

Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the

application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Proposed Solar Project - 139 Caracas Drive

Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 139 Caracas Drive, Webster, New York

Name of Applicant or Sponsor:

City/PO:

State:

Zip Code:

Buffalo

NY

14150

1.

Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2.

NO

2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? no effect or not likely to adversely effect concurrence; NYSHPO no effect concurrence; NY If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: USFWS SPDES permit; NYSDEC wetland parcel jurisdictional determination; NYSDEC part 373 change in

NO

✔

use; town board/planning board approval; town special use permit; town building permit

3.

4. 5.

a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor?

20 acres __________ __________ 1.9 acres

__________0 acres owned by Xerox Corporation

Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: Urban

Rural (non-agriculture)

✔ Forest ✔ Agriculture □ □ Parkland

✔

Industrial ✔

✔ Aquatic

Commercial ✔ Other(Specify):

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Residential (suburban)

YES

YES

5.

Is the proposed action,

NO

a.

A permitted use under the zoning regulations? with a special use permit

b.

Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?

YES

N/A

NO

YES

YES

6.

Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?

7.

Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?

NO

If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________

✔

8.

NO a.

Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?

b.

Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action?

c.

9.

Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?

YES

✔

✔

✔ NO

YES

NO

YES

If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________ No potable water is need for operation of the proposed facility. Portable restrooms will be utilized as needed during project construction. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

✔

11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?

NO

YES

If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________ No wastewater will be generated as a result of project construction.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________ Construction activities will result in the placement of approximately 1,350 square feet (0.03 acre) of "permanent fill" in wetland areas _____________________________________________________________________________________________ from the use of geoballast foundations for the solar arrays. Installation of perimeter fence in wetland areas, approximately 470 linear feet (or 47 poles in total) driven in poles (non-jurisdictional wetland impact)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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✔ NO

YES

✔

✔ NO

YES

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14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:

□Shoreline ✔□ Forest ✔ Wetland □ Urban

Agricultural/grasslands

✔ Early mid-successional

Suburban

15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered?

NO

None listed currently. USFWS IPaC indicates the proposed threatened monarch butterfly may be potentially present

✔

16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?

NO

YES

YES

✔ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a.

Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?

NO

YES

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b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Stormwater will be allowed to runoff from the project locations to adjacent ditches/roadways and existing stormwater management. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Some limited stormwater may runoff to nearby streams or wetlands but the project will utilize a SWPPP and stormwater controls to mitigate sedimentation and erosion.

18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe:

NO

YES

✔ NO

YES

NO

YES

A portion of the project is located on a closed inactive, asphalt capped landfill, with closure completed under NYSDEC approved plans. The project is also located adjacent to Xerox Building 343 which is a former hazardous waste storage area for the Webster _______________________________________________________________________________ complex that was closed in June 2021 in compliance with a closure plan approved by the NYSDEC.

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? Webster campus, which is a NYSDEC RCRA Facility (Site If_ Yes, describe: The Project would be located within the larger Xerox _______________________________________________________________________________ Code 828178) for identified groundwater and soil contamination currently managed under a RCRA Part 373 Hazardous Waste _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Management Permit (No. 8-2654-00064/00040). As such, the Solar Project has been designed to minimize potential ground disturbances to the greatest extent feasible.

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I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE TM Montante Solar Developments LLC d/b/a/ Montante Solar 3/26/25 Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ Date: __________________________ _____________________ Director of Project Development Signature: _____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________

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EAF Mapper Summary Report

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:13 PM

Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental Area]

No

Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites]

No

Part 1 / Question 12b [Archeological Sites]

No

Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other Regulated Waterbodies]

Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Endangered Animal]

No

Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain]

No

Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site]

Yes

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Tonawanda, NY

Exhibit C:

Non-Collusion Form

2760 Kenmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14150 (716) 876-8899 www.Montante.com www.MontanteSolar.com

NON-COLLUSION DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 225-111 OF THE WESTER ZONING ORDINANCE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

No officer or employee of the State of New York, County of Monroe or Town of Webster has any financial interest in the land affected by or in the partnership making application Webster Solar Garden LLC for the project known as _____________________________

DATED:

6/12/25 _____________________________

BY:

______________________________ Authorized Representative

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Tonawanda, NY

Exhibit D:

Racking Data Sheet

2760 Kenmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14150 (716) 876-8899 www.Montante.com www.MontanteSolar.com

APASOLAR.COM

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WHERE INNOVATION MEETS AUTOMATION

GEOBALLAST FOUNDATION NO MORE CONCRETE

RAPID SETUP

By utilizing locally sourced quarry rock, simply drop the weight in and you’re done. No more waiting on concrete trucks, renting concrete pumps, or washing out trucks onsite. No more labor hours for setting up temporary concrete molds. No more waiting 24 hours for concrete to cure. The flow and speed of your job is 100% in your control.

The galvanized steel wire box is delivered to the site over 70% pre-assembled. Simply unfold the box, install the spiral wires and connect the anchor tubes. The Geoballast foundation is then fully assembled and can be moved to the proper position in the row and filled with quarry rock. It’s easy to assemble, stage, and stringline.

The Geoballast Foundation was developed after years of installing ballasted solar projects. Concrete, whether pre-cast or pour in place, proved to be an expensive and time-consuming method. Our innovative engineering and R&D teams developed a revolutionary process for ballasted projects. The goal was to remove all concrete and take the idea of a standard gabion basket and engineer it to excel as a ballast solution. Our highly engineered Geoballast box has the fastest installation time available, and is one of the most cost effective products on the market.

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WHY USE A GEOBALLAST FOUNDATION? TELESCOPING POST Both posts have adjustable positions to match site requirements.

PRE-ASSEMBLED BASKET The ballast is shipped 70% assembled, which allows for lower labor cost and quick deployment.

SIMPLE SETUP PROCESS Place folded ballast basket on the ground Unfold basket and insert lower tube Install spiral retainers and u-bolt connections Place in desired location and fill with quarry rock

STANDARD QUARRY ROCK Rock can be sourced from local quarries to reduce shipping costs.

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Tonawanda, NY

2760 Kenmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14150 (716) 876-8899 www.Montante.com www.MontanteSolar.com

Tonawanda, NY

Exhibit F:

Landowner Affidavit

2760 Kenmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14150 (716) 876-8899 www.Montante.com www.MontanteSolar.com

OWNER’S AFFIDAVIT

(Sign and return if property owner is different than applicant)

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_do hereby certify that | am an owner and/or contract purchaser

of property involved in this request and that the foregoing statements, answers and supporting documentation submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If this application is granted approval, all actions shall be in accordance with the terms of that

approval.

On behalf of Xerox Corporation

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John Barrett

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NAME OF PROPERTY BUSINESS OWNER

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