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Duane Naugle, County Planning Director
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY
FOR THE

Elizabeth Burgess, Planning & Grants Administrator

BRADFORD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

John E. Thompson, Esq., Solicitor

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND MAPPING SERVICES
North Towanda Annex No. 1
29 VanKuren Dr., Suite 1
Towanda, PA 18848

Agenda
BRADFORD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Public Safety Building
29 VanKuren Drive, Towanda, PA 18848
Data Center Amendment Working Group
April 21st, 2026
5:00 P.M
April 21, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Topic: BCPC Meeting for April 21st, 2026
Time: April 21st,2026, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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1)

Roll Call:

2)

Minutes: March 17, 2026 Approve the minutes from the March 17th, 2026, meeting

3)

Subdivision/Land Development Administration

A.) Monthly Report:

PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

B.) New Application Acceptance (*Indicates Modification Request):
2026-027
Michael Snyder
2026-028
Raymond & Deborah White
2026-029
Thomas A. & Deanna Patton
2026-030
Karen Murray
2026-031
Ronald & Dawn Walker
2026-032
Randy B & Nancy D Williams
2026-033
Gary & Esther Butcher
2026-034
Edward & Pamela Pepper
*Subdivision for Review

QUE

SD/LD

35

Ridgebury/South Creek Township*
Towanda Township
Burlington Township
Burlington & West Burlington Township
Standing Stone Township
Wysox Township
Granville Township*
LeRoy Township*
**Land Development for Review

Awaiting
Municipal
Review
13

Awaiting
Sanitation
Review
10

Awaiting DEP
Review

Other

12

C. Visitors:

D.) Subdivision Plan Reviews:
 2026-027 Michael Snyder / Ridgebury & South Creek Townships: The Snyder Family Trust
owns 65.00 acres and are proposing to subdivide 2.78-acres (Lot 2) with an existing home, well,
and septic from the parent parcel. Access to this proposed lot will be made from Doty Hill Road
with a proposed 50’wide private joint use Right of Way. The residual land, 61.92-acres (Lot 1) will
be for agricultural use.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from 404.1 “All Lots Must Abut a Street” for Lot 2.
Justification: Lot 2 will be serviced by a 50’wide private, joint use Right of Way.
 2026-033 Gary & Esther Butcher / Granville Township: The subdivision of lands of Gary L. &
Esther Butcher (Dec.) is a two-lot subdivision of a 219-acre parcel described in Bradford County
Deed Book 649 at Page 575. Proposed Lot 9 (28.11 acres) is occupied by a house, barn, water
supply systems and on-site septic that has been inspected. Lot 1 is the remaining land. It is vacant
and is for agricultural use at this time. Lots 2-8 were previously conveyed. The surrounding parcels
in this area are generally used for agricultural and residential purposes. There is no sewage
collection system in the vicinity of this subdivision.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from Section 504.2 “On Lot Septic” for Lot 1.
Justification: Residual lands are strictly for agricultural use.
 2026-034 Edward & Pamela Pepper / LeRoy Township: The subdivision of lands of Edward
Pepper and Pamela Pepper is a two-lot subdivision of a 100-acre parcel described in Bradford
County Inst. 200510053. Proposed Lot A (27.91 acres) has a cabin, well and has percolation testing
as shown for a proposed three-bedroom house. Percolation testing has been performed as shown on
the plan for a residential system of one EDU (400g/day). Lot A is also to be a Lot Addition to the
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

adjoining lands of Edward and Pamela Pepper (TM# 22-107.00-92-1) Access to lot A will be
utilized by a 50-foot proposed access easement. Lot 1 is the remaining land. It is occupied by a
house, water supply systems and on-site septic that has been inspected. It also has barn and other
agricultural buildings on this lot. The surrounding parcels in this area are generally used for
agricultural and residential purposes. There is no sewage collection system in the vicinity of this
subdivision.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from Section 404.1 “Every Lot Shall Abut a Street”
For Lot A
Justification: Lot A has a signed access easement.
E.) Land Development Reviews
 2025-032 BAPA Networks, LLC (Dunkin Donuts) / Wysox Township: This is a Major Land
Development of lands. The owner is proposing to construct Dunkin Donuts in Wysox Township at
approximately 1135 Golden Mile Road, Towanda, PA, Bradford County. The area being developed is
approximately 0.63 acres with approximately the same amount disturbed during construction. The project
area is grass and brush with existing access to the state route. The site previously contained a house and
outbuilding. The area is currently surrounded by commercial/residential development and roads. All
utilities are adjacent to the site. Total proposed impervious surface is 14,810 sq. ft. with an existing 2,160
sq. ft.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval contingent upon receipt of
favorable Municipal Comment, Zoning, and Engineer Comments. Extension has been requested on May
6th. 90-day extension will be up on July 19th, 2026. BAPA is currently working on the acquisition of
the property behind theirs to facilitate a better layout.
 2025-113 Rome Dollar General (LD) / Windham Township: The Major Land Development project tract
is approximately 2.38 acres, and it is anticipated that much will be disturbed because of construction
activities. The project site is currently the location of a meadow which is not mowed.
Overall surface elevations across the proposed development area range from approximately 925 to 934 feet.
Proposed improvements include the construction of a 10,640 square foot retail store, access drive, parking
lot, utilities, and associated stormwater management facilities. The anticipated site disturbance shall include
minor grading as well as additional impervious areas which will be treated on-site by stormwater
management BMPs.
Originally Received 11/18/25 Extension Requested on 2/13/26 until 4/1/26
Eng Comments Have been exchanged
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent
upon Municipal Comment & HUNT’s Engineer Comments. Engineer comments have been exchanged, we
are currently waiting on HOP, Easement recording. Sewage approval was received Monday 4/13/26.
Flood Plain approval was received 4/16/26
 2025-115 Soltier, LLC / Wysox Township: Soltier is proposing the construction of a Crypto Data Mine at
133 Sullivan Street, Towanda, PA 18848 (Bradford County Parcel ID #62-087-06-005). The existing site is
a 2.686-acre parcel. The existing property includes gravel parking and driveways, a main building with
attached car port, electrical equipment and existing Antboxes for the purpose of crypto mining. This
proposed project will remove the existing gravel and all structures on site to regrade a stepped gravel yard
for the installation of a larger electrical service, associated equipment and (27) new Antboxes for the
purpose of Crypto Data Mining. The proposed conditions will include similar sized structures on concrete
pads. This action was tabled at the December 2025 meeting.
o 90 Day extension requested on Feb 17, 2026
o 2nd submission received on 3.11.26 Sent to Engineer same day
o Zoom Review with engineer/developer held 3.26.2026
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment, Zoning & Satisfaction of Keystone’s Engineer Comments.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

 2026-007 PAL115 Tarbox Solar Project (Canton) / Canton Township: PIVOT is proposing to construct
a 3-megawatt photovoltaic solar generating project and associated necessary infrastructure on land that is
current, and has historically been, used for agricultural operations. The project will consist of PV Solar
panels racking systems, inverters that will convert direct current electricity to alternating current electricity,
a network of racking-mounted and buried cables to collect the electricity, a collection substation,
switchyard, laydown yards, and perimeter fencing around PV panel arrays and substation. The project will
consist of approximately 6,625 solar panels, and the representative type of panel will be SILFAB SIL-580
XM + 580W manufactured panels. Each panel has generating capacity of 580 watts with a total DC
capacity for the site of 3.842 MW DC. Panel dimensions are 89.7 inches by 44.6 inches by 1.4 inches. The
maximum height of panels will be approximately 12 feet above grade. The project will connect to the grid
at a point of interconnection along State Route 14.
o Originally Rcvd 12/31/2025 Tabled January 20th, 2026, meeting pending engineer review
comments.
o Keystone comments Received 1/15/2026 Developer Response Received 3/3/26
o Developer has requested a 90-day extension on 4/7/2026 taking them to 6/15/2026
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Keystone’s Engineer Comments.
 2026-015 PAL113 Solar Project Sheshequin Township: PIVOT is proposing to construct a 3-megawatt
photovoltaic solar generating project and associated necessary infrastructure on land that is current, and has
historically been, used for agricultural operations. The project will consist of PV Solar panels, racking
systems, inverters that will convert direct current electricity to alternating current electricity, a network of
racking-mounted and buried cables to collect the electricity, a collection substation, LV switchboard,
laydown yards, an access road, stormwater basins, utility poles, and perimeter fencing around PV panel
arrays, electrical equipment, and stormwater features. The project will consist of approximately 6,360 solar
panels, and the representative type of panel will be SILFAB SIL-580 XM + 580W manufactured panels.
Each panel has generating capacity of 580 watts with a total DC capacity for the site of 3.6888 MW DC.
Panel dimensions are 89.7 inches by 44.6 inches by 1.4 inches. The maximum height of panels will be
approximately 12 feet above grade. The project will connect to the grid at a point of interconnection along
Sheshequin Road (state route 1043).
o Engineer Comments Rcvd 3.13.26
o Zoom with engineer on 3.18.26
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment, & Satisfaction of Hunt Engineers Comments.
 2026-017 Keith T. & Catherine J. Bonin / Orwell Township: (Reapplication of 2025-111) Pivot Energy
PAL 112, LLC is proposing to develop a Solar Energy Facility on the existing property located at Cragle
Road in Orwell Township. The overall property is approximately 92 acres, and the intent is to construct the
solar facility within approximately 25 acres of existing agricultural fields. The solar facility development
will include construction of a previous gravel access road, equipment pad areas, two areas of solar arrays,
and storm water management facilities. No public sewer or public water facilities are planned for
construction.
o Originally RCVD on 11/6/25 as Minor LD, at the November meeting this was returned with
instructions to resubmit as a Major LD. Resubmission received 2/17/26
o Engineer comments were forwarded to developer on 3/9/2026
o MCF Was submitted to Twp on 2/23/2026
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional Preliminary Approval for this development contingent upon;
Municipal Comment form, Engineer comments.
 2026-025 Vato Solar / Springfield Township: Vato Solar, LLC (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct
and operate the Bradford A Solar energy facility at 5162 Springfield Rd, Columbia Crossroads, PA 16914,
identified as Bradford County Tax Parcel 42-056.00-002-000-000. The Property is owned by Shannon and
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

Leonard Cory, who have authorized the Applicant to submit this application.
The Project will be a small solar energy facility with an approximate capacity of 3 megawatts (MW)
alternating current. Electric components will be located within a fenced area of about 16.8 acres on the
174.09-acre Property. The system will include approximately 7,500 ground-mounted photovoltaic modules
on single-axis trackers arranged in north–south rows to follow the sun east to west. Modules will measure
about 3.7 by 7.9 feet and be rated around 550 watts. Trackers will be mounted on steel posts driven 10–15
feet into the ground, with a maximum height under 12 feet.
o

Sent to Hunt Engineers 3/6/26

Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment, Filing Fees & Hunt Engineer Comments. NPDES Incomplete letter was received 4/14/26
 2026-026 Pacifico Solar / N. Towanda Township: The Mary Mac Solar Project is a proposed groundmounted solar photovoltaic facility located along Mary Mac Road in North Towanda Township, Bradford
County. The project will have an installed capacity of approximately 2.95 MW DC and will consist of
approximately 5,368 solar modules mounted on fixed-tilt racking systems. The solar arrays will be
arranged in two primary array blocks within the project area and will include associated electrical
equipment, inverters, fencing, and access infrastructure. The facility is expected to produce
approximately 3.63 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is enough energy to serve
roughly 350–400 homes each year. The project will interconnect to the local electric distribution system
and will be screened with fencing and vegetative buffers consistent with county requirements. A reduced
residential setback is requested with consent from the adjacent landowner.
o 1st Round of Engineer comments are expected Friday 3.13.26
o MCF received 3/24/2026 stating the Twp has an issue with setbacks a conditional use hearing is
pending.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment, Filing Fees & Keystone Engineer Comments.

F.)

Municipal Planning Commission Review:
Sayre Borough Zoning Map Change

Sketch Plan Review:

G.) Possible Violations
H.) Violations: None
J.)

DEP Permit Review: None

K.) Municipal Ordinance Review:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

L.)

Items Reviewed With Solicitor –
1. Ark of The Covenant Church Hearing has been moved to 1 May @3:30 P.M

M.)
5.)

Communications:

6.)

Reports

7.)

Old Business
 Bradford County Data Center Ordinance subcommittee report

8.)

New Business (See summary)
Adoption of Public Input Policy Guidelines
By Law update
Presentation Update Questions

9.)

Adjournment
(Communications Summary):
A.

Incoming:

B.

Outgoing:

Old Business Summary
2024-055 Sayre Dandy Mini Mart Parking Expansion- Site Inspection done on January 30, 2025. Final As-Builts
received, final approval won’t be complete until grading/seeding is done in the Spring.
2024-006 JLM Real Estate (DG) / Ridgebury Township- Final As-Builts received. Awaiting a date for a Site
Inspection.
2024-036 PVT 1340 (DG) / North Towanda Township- Final As-Builts received. Site inspection revealed a water
retention issue with the detention pond. Dollar General Engineers are investigating this issue. Awaiting a date for a
Second site inspection.
2024-104 William & Linda Hollenback (Wysox Solar Project) / Wysox Township- The Proposed Solar Energy
Facility, which consists of four (4) separate solar arrays (projects), is located on three privately owned parcels
(6208703013000000, 6208706011002000, 620870301400000) of land in Wysox Township, owned by William &
Linda Hollenback. The existing land conditions are comprised of agricultural land. The Projects are proposed to be
situated fully within the Manufacturing zoning district and will consist of construction of solar arrays and associated
infrastructure such as access roads, electrical collection lines, inverters, transformers, fencing and signage. The
Projects will be developed in four (4) separate solar arrays with fencing enclosing each array and the entirety of the
development area. The anticipated development area will total approximately 42 acres. The energy developed by the
Projects will be collected and transferred to existing utility poles owned by PPL Electric Utilities where it will then
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

be connected to the Existing PPL electric power infrastructure. The Projects will be developed in accordance with
the conditions specified within the Wysox Township ZHB Decision, in addition to the Wysox Zoning Ordinance,
the Bradford County’s SALDO and all applicable permits required by Pennsylvania DEP. Wysox Township Zoning
Hearing Board rendered their decision on May 12, 2024 granting the Applicant Special Exception approval with
certain conditions to provide for the placement of a power generating facility upon the property.
Wyalusing Tractor Supply- Preliminary Approval was granted on May 16, 2025, with all outstanding
comments/concerns met. Staff and Keystone Engineer walked on the project on November 25 th, 2025. Two items
were identified during this walk, a safety grate over the inlet for the detention pond on the front of the property, and
an incorrect grading of the same pond. Since the walk through, the safety grate has been placed. Soft opening is
scheduled for January 30th. On March 7th staff had a zoom call with TS staff to discuss lack of drainage. We have a
follow up call scheduled for May 7th to assess the standing water.

NEW BUSINESS
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR REVIEW 2026
2026-001
2026-002
2026-003
2026-004
2026-006
2026-007
2026-008
2026-009
2026-010
2026-011
2026-016
2026-013
2026-014
2026-015
2026-016
2026-018
2026-019
2026-020
2026-021
2026-022
2026-023
2026-024
2026-025
2026-026

Jones Trust
Keith & Deborah Morgan
Henry & John Miller & Rudolph Steury
Judith A. Badami
Richard E. & Lisa M. Upham
PAL115 Tarbox Solar Project (Canton)
Van Blarcom Farms
Brett & Lisa Szemple
Marjorie A. Stephens, Trust
Sandra & Ronald Scrivener
Kent & Alexis Muench
Brian & Danielle Carr
The Pathway, Inc.
PAL 113 Solar Facility
Kent & Alexis Muench
Annmarie & Marisa Gilliland
Francis Jr. & Gretchen McClure
James & Rebekah Crown
Thomas & Christina Hiduck
Cam & Mary Wrisley
Alderson, Maffei, & Hutchinson
Leslie & Brenda Kisner
Vato Solar
Pacifico Energy

Orwell Township
Wells Township
Sheshequin Township*
Wells Township
Pike Township
Canton Township**
Columbia Township*
Albany Township
Standing Stone Township*
Rome Township
Tuscarora Township
Wilmot Township*
N. Towanda Township
Sheshequin Township**
Tuscarora Township
Granville Township*
Columbia Township*
Warren Township*
Herrick Township
Smithfield Township
Pike Township*
Springfield Township*
Springfield Township**
N. Towanda Township**

Maps Reviewed for Recording Purposes 2026:
Brian & Carla Mitchell

Albany Township

01/05/2026

PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

Gail Franklin Trust
Stephens Watkins
Clair & Patricia Thrush
Walter H. Packer

Leroy Township
Ulster Township
Sheshequin Township
Wells Township

02/26/2026
04/06/2026
04/07/2026
04/08/2026

PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams