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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
SALDO REVISION Working Group
July 21st, 2026
5:00 P.M
Full Meeting
July 21st, 2026
6:00 P.M.

Topic: BCPC Meeting for July 21, 2026
Time: July 21st,2026, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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1)

Roll Call:

2)

Public Comment (General Section)

3)

Minutes: Approve the minutes of the June 16th, 2026, meeting

4)

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):
2026-051
Jon T. Harnish
2026-052
David & Julie Martin
2026-053
Fisher & Kelly Welles
2026-054
Donald & Sandra Dewees
2026-055
Cheri Fagan & Adam Wells
2026-056
Donald Burgess
2026-057
Thomas & Brenda Pepper
*Subdivision for Review

**Land Development for Review

QUE

SD/LD

22

Canton/Troy Township*
Warren Township*
Athens Borough
Rome/Sheshequin Township
Wyalusing Township*
Sheshequin Township
LeRoy Township*

Awaiting
Municipal
Review
6

Awaiting
Sanitation
Review
13

Awaiting DEP
Review

Other

4

C. Visitors:

C.) Subdivision Plan Reviews:
New
❖ 2026-051 Jon T. Harnish / Canton & Troy Townships The subdivision of lands of Jon T. Harnish is a two-lot
subdivision of a 30-acre parcel. Proposed Lot 2 (10.00 acres) is vacant and designated for agricultural use at this
time; a proposed 50-foot-wide access easement serves the lot. Lot 1 is the remaining land. It has a barn, a spring,
and a natural gas well pad. 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 2.
Justification: Lot 2 is proposed for agricultural use.
❖ 2026-052 David & Julie Martin / Warren Township- David & Julie Martin is a proposal for two homes on one
66.76-acre parcel. Percolation testing has been conducted as shown for a second residential system of one EDU
(400 g/day) for a proposed three-bedroom house. Access to the homesite will be via a common drive. 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 Preliminary/Final Approval.
Justification: 2 Homes, one lot, room for future subdivision.
❖ 2026-055 Cheri Fagan & Adam Wells / Wyalusing Township The subdivision of lands of the Lyle Wells Estate
is a two-lot subdivision of a 16.75-acre parcel described in Bradford County Inst#200615389. The property is
located along Beacon Hill Road. Proposed Lot 2 (2.49 acres) contains an existing house and shed. Lot 1 is the
remaining land (14.26 acres). It contains an existing pond and is vacant and designated for agricultural use at this
time. There is no public sewerage collection system in the vicinity of this subdivision.

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

Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from Section 504.2 “On Lot Septic” for Lot 1.
Justification: Lot 1 contains an existing pond and is vacant and designated for agricultural use at this time.
❖ 2026-057 Thomas & Brenda Pepper/ LeRoy Township The subdivision of lands of Thomas & Brenda Pepper is
a two-lot subdivision of a 97.65-acre parcel. Proposed Lot 1 (69.489 acres) has an existing house and shed. Lot 2 is
the remaining land. It has a barn and an outbuilding and is designated 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.
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from Section 504.2 “On Lot Septic” for Lot 2.
Justification: Lot 2 is designated for agricultural use at this time.

Existing
❖ 2026-044 David & Amy DeCristo / LeRoy Township: David & Amy DeCristo are the owners of 2.22 acres
situate 9070-9080 Route 414 in Leroy Township. Lot 2-A contains 1.46 acres and is commercial in use. This lot
contains the store with fueling islands. This lot is served by on-lot water and has an existing sand mound and an
approved replacement holding tank. DEP Code No. 22-265. No new water or sewer is proposed for this lot. There
is a community on-lot system maintenance agreement in place for the shared sand mound. Access is made from
S.R. 0414. Lot 2-B contains 0.76 acres and is currently in commercial use. This lot contains an existing shop area,
which is served by the sand mound on Lot 2-A, and has previously been approved for a replacement holding tank.
DEP Code No. 22-265. No new water or sewer is proposed. There is a community on-lot system maintenance
agreement in place for the shared sand mound on Lot 2-A. The purpose of this subdivision is to split the property
along the common wall between the gas station building and the shop. Adjoining properties are either agricultural,
commercial or residential in use. The residential and commercial lots are served either on lot, with holding tanks, or
with sand mounds.
❖ Date Rcvd: 6.2.26
❖ Last action/date: Table 6.16.26
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Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from 404.6 (i) “Building Setback lines”.
Justification: The survey line runs along a shared wall between the convenience store and the storage
building.

E.) Land Development Reviews
Existing
❖ 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 currently, and has historically
been, used for agricultural operations. The project will consist of PV Solar panels, racking systems, inverters that convert
direct current to alternating current, a network of racking-mounted and buried cables to collect electricity, a collection
substation, a switchyard, laydown yards, and perimeter fencing around the PV panel arrays and the substation. The project
will consist of approximately 6,625 solar panels, and the representative panel type will be SILFAB SIL-580 XM + 580W
manufactured panels. Each panel has a 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.
❖ Date Rcvd: 12.31.25
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

❖ Last action/date: Table 6.16.26
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Originally Rcvd 12/31/2025 Tabled January 20 th, 2026, meeting pending engineer review comments.
Keystone comments Received 1/15/2026 Developer Response Received 3/3/26
Incompleteness NPDES Letter Rcvd 4.29.26
Developer has requested a 90-day extension on 5/15/2026, taking them to 8/13/2026
2nd Round of Engineer Comments Zoom Held 5.15.2026
Developer Rebuttal sent to Engineer on 6.8.26
90-day Extension until 8.13.26

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 currently 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 panel type will be SILFAB SIL-580 XM + 580W manufactured
panels. Each panel has a generating capacity of 580 watts, and the site's total DC capacity is 3.6888 MW. 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).
❖ Date Rcvd: 2.10.26
❖ Last action/date: Table 6.17.26
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Extension Request RCVD 3.11.26
Engineer Comments Rcvd 3.13.26
Zoom with the engineer on 3.18.26
90-day Extension until 8.9.26

Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon the
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 previously graveled access road,
equipment pad areas, two solar array areas, and stormwater management facilities. No public sewer or public water
facilities are planned for construction.
❖ Date Rcvd: 2.17.26
❖ Last action/date: Table 6.16.26
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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
Engineer comments were forwarded to the developer on 3/9/2026
MCF was submitted to Twp on 2/23/2026
90-day Extension until 8.16.2026

Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional Preliminary Approval for this development contingent upon the
Engineer's comments. Still awaiting outside agency approval.

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

❖ 2026-025 Vato Solar / Springfield Township: Vato Solar, LLC (the “Applicant”) proposes to construct and operate the
Bradford 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 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 track the sun from 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.
❖ Date Rcvd: 3.5.26
❖ Last action/date: Table 6.16.26
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Sent to Hunt Engineers 3/6/26
Outside agency responses are the holdup.
90-day Extension until 8.13.26

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
❖ 2026-042 Greyhan, LLC / Wyalusing Township: The project is a proposed major modification to Permit No.
PAG080031 for Greyhan, LLC. Changes include proposed direct driveway access from SR 2010, as well as modified
stormwater management facilities and other site features. The project site is located along the east side of SR 2010,
approximately 550 feet northeast of the intersection of SR 2010 and Gravel Pit Road in Wyalusing Township, Bradford
County. The project will be served by public sanitary sewer and public water. The disturbance limit in the original area is
38.9 acres, and the proposed area is 63 acres. The NPDES permit boundary originally was 66.1 acres, and the proposed
area is 66.1 acres.
❖ Date Rcvd: 5.22.26
❖ Last action/date: Table 6.16.26
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Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional Preliminary approval of this project based on compliance
with the engineer comments, proof of the Highway Occupancy Permit, and Municipal Review with possible
zoning conditional use.
▪ Engineer Connect held 6.12.26
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90-day Extension until 8.20.26

❖ 2026-049 D&C Fuels: The proposed work consists of constructing a fuel station and convenience store. This construction
will include the convenience store building, a paved parking pad, and pump stations, fuel tanks, drive aisles, a retaining
wall, and necessary stormwater management facilities. The project will also involve the removal of an existing barn and
driveway to the south. The existing site was used for agricultural purposes in the past but has lately consisted of open space
and a meadow with a lay-down yard. The nature of the proposed site requires a substantial area of impervious surface for
drive lanes, parking, and fueling passenger vehicles and tractor-trailers. As a result, approximately 2.1 acres of the 5-acre
site are proposed to become impervious under post-construction conditions. With earth disturbance not permitted within
the existing 50-foot stream buffer, there is little space for installing stormwater facilities.
❖ Date Rcvd: 6.8.26
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

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Last action/date: Table 6.16.26

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Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional Preliminary approval of this project based on compliance
with the engineer’s comments, proof of the Highway Occupancy Permit, NPDES, and Municipal Review.
▪ Engineer Comments are expected next week

❖ 2026-050 Northeast Utility Contractors, LLC / Rome Township: The project proposes to develop vacant land at 28135
SR 187 in Rome Township. The existing use of the site is residential and agricultural. The proposed site improvements will
include an office, storage buildings, a storage yard, a driveway, a parking lot, and stormwater management facilities.
Building #1 will be an office building, and buildings #2, #3, & 4 will be used for storage and equipment maintenance.
❖ Date Rcvd: 6.8.26
❖ Last action/date: Table 6.16.26
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F.)

Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional Preliminary approval of this project based on compliance
with the engineer’s comments, proof of the Highway Occupancy Permit, NPDES, and Municipal Review.
▪ Awaiting Engineer Comments

Extension Request
❖ 2025-032 BAPA Networks, LLC (Dunkin Donuts) / Wysox Township
Conditional Approval: 10.21.25 Extension Expires: 7.19.26 Request Received: 6.12.26 New End Date 10.17.26______

G.)

Withdrawal Request
2025-115 Soltier, LLC / Wysox Township: Formally withdrawn 6.22.26

H.)

Municipal Planning Commission Review:
Timothy & Karen Alderfer, Litchfield Township
Dandy Corporate Renovations, Athens Township

I.)

Sketch Plan Review:

J.)

Possible Violations

K.)

Violations: None

L.)

DEP Permit Review: None

M.)

Municipal Ordinance Review:

N.)

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

O.)

1. Ark of the Covenant Church Hearing has been moved to June 30 @ 1:30 P.M
Communications
1. Reports
2. Old Business
a.

3.

P.)

Ordinance 2026-02 was adopted by the commissioners on July 9 th, 2026, formally
adding the Data Center section to the SALDO

New Business (See summary)
a. We have reached out to another Engineering Firm to see if we can secure another option

Adjournment

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.

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

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

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*

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

2026-025
2026-026
2026-027
2026-028
2026-029
2026-030
2026-031
2026-032
2026-033
2026-034
2026-035
2026-036
2026-037
2026-038
2026-039
2026-040
2026-041
2026-042
2026-043
2026-045
2026-046
2026-047
2026-048
2026-049
2026-050

Vato Solar
Pacifico Energy
Michael Snyder
Raymond & Deborah White
Thomas A. & Deanna Patton
Karen Murray
Ronald & Dawn Walker
Randy B & Nancy D Williams
Gary & Esther Butcher
Edward & Pamela Pepper
Beverly Ann Young
Ronald & Sherida MacWhinnie
Stephen Bayles & Ruth Bayles
JDS Group Holdings, LLC
John & Theresa Schwartz
Carrie, Roger, Lisa Wilcox & Yvonne Killian
Ronald, Sandra, Roger & Barbara Kingsley
Greyhan, LLC
Charles & Pamela Emerson
Dee Anna Boswell, Mark Anthony, & Christine Bennett
Canton Borough Authority
Ronald & Catherine Kittle
Craig Serfas
D&C Fuel Sales
Northeast Utility Contractors, LLC

Springfield Township**
N. Towanda Township**
Ridgebury/South Creek Township*
Towanda Township
Burlington Township
Burlington & West Burlington Township
Standing Stone Township
Wysox Township
Granville Township*
LeRoy Township*
Smithfield Township*
Springfield/Ridgebury Township*
Smithfield Township
Sheshequin Township
New Albany Township*
LeRoy Township
Springfield Township
Wyalusing Township**
Standing Stone Township
Ridgebury Township
Canton Township
Columbia Township*
Springfield Township
Wyalusing Borough**
Rome Township**

Maps Reviewed for Recording Purposes 2026:
Brian & Carla Mitchell
Gail Franklin Trust
Stephens Watkins
Clair & Patricia Thrush
Walter H. Packer
James & Dorothy Pierce
Frances & Gretchen McClure
Paul, James, Bettyann Pidcoe
Dennis & Cynthia Stang
Main St Restoration
Robert & Carol Plate
Dennis & Barbara Grimes
Samuel Mays & John Mays

Albany Township
Leroy Township
Ulster Township
Sheshequin Township
Wells Township
Monroe Township
Columbia Township
Canton Township
Stevens Township
Rome Township
Ridgebury Township
Terry Township
Canton Township

01/05/2026
02/26/2026
04/06/2026
04/07/2026
04/08/2026
04/17/2026
04/23/2026
05/18/2026
05/21/2026
06/01/2026
06/12/2026
07/01/2026
07/02/2026

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

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