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Duane Naugle, County Planning Director
Sudeepthi Sunku GIS Coordinator
Megan Brown, County Planner
Apoorva Gandrala, GIS Analyst

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
February 17, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Data Center Subcommittee Meeting
February 17th, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Topic: BCPC Meeting for February 17, 2026
Time: Feb 17, 2026, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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1)

Roll Call:

2)

Minutes: January 20, 2026

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):
2026-012
2026-013
2026-014
2026-015

SD/LD

Main Street Restoration
Brian & Danielle Carr
The Pathway, Inc.
PAL 113 Solar Facility

Rome Township*
Wilmot Township*
N. Towanda Township
Sheshequin Township

QUE

Awaiting
Sanitation
Review

42

Awaiting
Municipal
Review
17

14

Awaiting DEP
Review

Other

9

C. Visitors:

D.) Subdivision Plan Reviews:
 2026-003 Henry & John Miller & Rudolph Steury / Sheshequin Township: The subdivision of
lands of Miller & Steury is a two-lot subdivision of a 104-acre parcel described in Bradford County
Inst. 202312777. Lot 1 (74.07 acres) is the remaining land. It is occupied by a cabin, barns, water
supply, and two privies that have been inspected. This lot is to be for residential use at this time.
Proposed Lot 2 (30.51 acres) is occupied by barns and is for agricultural use at this time. 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. This was received 12/22/2025 90
day window is 3.17.2026 Awaiting response from developer for site visit.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from Section 504.2 “On-Lot Septic” for Lot 2.
Justification: Lot 2 is to be for agricultural use at this time.
 2026-012 Main Street Restoration / Rome Township: Lot 1 (62.608 acres) is the remaining
lands. It is vacant and is for silvicultural use at this time. Access will be granted by way of a 50’
easement along the south side of lot #2. Proposed Lot 2 (10.827 acres) has an existing driveway &
2 story garage and is to be used for residential use. Highway occupancy permits and easement
agreements are included in the applicants packet.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from 404.1 “All Lots Must Abut a Street” for Lot 2.
Justification: Lot 2 has a proposed 50’ Easement.
 2026-013 Brian & Danielle Carr / Wilmot Township: The minor subdivision of lands of Brian &
Danielle Carr is a two-lot subdivision on a 51.5-acre parcel described in Bradford County Inst.
202307027. Proposed Lot 2 (2.54 acres) is vacant and has percolation testing as shown for a
proposed three-bedroom house. There is a proposed 50’ access easement that will serve this lot. Lot
1 (47+/- acres) is the remaining land. It has buildings, a spring house, but no sewage systems on lot
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

and is for agricultural use currently. 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 2.
Justification: Lot 2 has a proposed Access Easement.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from Section 504.2 “On Lot Septic” for Lot 1.
Justification: Lot 1 is to be for agricultural use.
E.) Land Development Reviews
 2025-111 Keith T. & Catherine J. Bonin / Orwell Township: 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.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Preliminary/Final Approval for this development contingent upon;
Municipal Comment form, Engineer comments.
 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.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment & HUNT’s Engineer Comments. Engineer zoom meeting is set for February 24 th, 2026.

 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. As of 1/13/2026 Wysox has not received a
conditional use application.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment, Zoning & Satisfaction of Keystone’s Engineer Comments. The applicant has not requested
special use hearing with the township as of 2.10.2026. 90-day review period ends 3.17.2026
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. Originally Rcvd 12/31/2025 Tabled January 20th, 2026
meeting pending engineer review comments.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment, Filing Fees & 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).
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment, & Satisfaction of Hunt Engineers Comments.

F.)

Municipal Planning Commission Review:

Sketch Plan Review:
Vesper Solar

G.) Possible Violations
H.) Violations: None
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

J.)

DEP Permit Review: None

K.) Municipal Ordinance Review: Proposed Amendments to the Wysox Township Zoning Ordinance and
Zoning Map providing for a Date Center Overlay District.
L.)

Items Reviewed With Solicitor - Ark of the Covenant- John will speak to this

M.)
Eureka Resources- Eureka as a company is being dissolved and is selling all their assets to settle
outstanding invoices, payments, etc. This is the primary reason for the permitting being held up. The
land/real estate owner (Ertel Associates) is hoping to have things settled to a point where they can
continue/finalize the permitting very soon. Lis Pendens has been filed

5.)

Communications:
There is still no response from BAPA on the engineer fees.
Reports

6.)
7.)

Old Business

2026-008 Van Blarcom Farms / Columbia Township: The subdivision of lands of Van
Blarcom Farms is a one-lot subdivision of a 365-acre parcel described in Bradford County Inst.
200103346. Proposed Lot 3 (24.55 acres) is occupied by agricultural buildings, water supply
systems and on-site septic that has been inspected. Lot 1 is the remaining land. It is occupied by
houses, barn, water supply systems and on-site septic that has been inspected. Lot 2 was 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.
It was confirmed with BCCD that this farm does in fact have a Manure Management Plan.
 Bradford County Data Center Ordinance subcommittee report

8.)

New Business (See summary)

9.)

Adjournment
(Communications Summary):
A.

Incoming:

B.

Outgoing:

Old Business Summary

2018-062 M.R. Dirt, Inc. (Oliver’s Restaurant) – Wysox Township – Planning Director will be meeting with
Wysox Twp Officials on 11/18/2025 to determine next course of action.

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

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
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. UPDATE
02.10.2026 We have reached out for an update on the status of this project.
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. Planning Director met with Tractor Supply Staff and construction company on
1/14/2026. Detention Pond is not draining; they were advised that this needs to be corrected before approval will
take place. Follow up will be scheduled for 1March 2026
2004 SALDO Amendments: The Community Planning and Mapping Staff is currently in process of performing an
update to the Bradford County SALDO in coordination with the County Planning Commission. A draft document
was provided to the Planning Commission for comment on August 20, 2019 which contained the first two section of
the SALDO with new definitions for review. Updates will be provided periodically to the BCPC and public as the
process in completed.

County Bridge # 8 / West Burlington/Troy Twp.: The bridge repair work on Bronson Road will begin in 2026.
Larson Design Group has notified us of the following detour. The detour will be approximately 4.6 miles and will
use East Troy Back Road (T-328), Gulf Road (T-829), and Roosevelt Highway aka Route 6 (SR 0006) to reroute
traffic around the closure of the bridge.

County Bridge # 13 / Franklin Twp.: The bridge repair work on Cons Road over Towanda Creek will begin in
2026. Larson Design Group has notified us of the following detour. The detour will be approximately 4.6 miles and
will use East Troy Back Road (T-328), Gulf Road (T-829), and Roosevelt Highway aka Route 6 (SR 0006) to
reroute traffic around the closure of the bridge. We are looking at a let date of 2/13/2026 This is a Historically
Significant Bridge and will be paid for by the state. Update 9/4/2025: Easements are being executed at this time.

County Bridge # 25 / Athens Twp.: PennDOT is preparing design plans under ECMS 123205 to replace the
epoxy overlay on 3 structures in Bradford County (SR 6 over Towanda River, SR 7204 County Bridge 25 (E.
Lockhart Street) over the Susquehanna River, and SR 7409 (W Packer Ave) over NF Southern/Lehigh Ave) with a
Polyester Polymer Concrete Overlay. The two local bridges are being bundled with a state-owned bridge so the
Department can fund 100% of the local bridge projects. Work will begin in Spring of 2026
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

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

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

Orwell Township
Wells Township
Sheshequin Township*
Wells Township
Pike Township
Canton Township*
Columbia Township*
Albany Township
Standing Stone Township*
Rome 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