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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
June 16th, 2026
5:00 P.M
June 16th, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Topic: BCPC Meeting for June 16, 2026
Time: June 16th,2026, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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1)

Roll Call:

2)

Minutes: Approve the minutes from May 19th, 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):
2026-040
Carrie, Roger, Lisa Wilcox & Yvonne Killian
2026-041
Ronald, Sandra, Roger & Barbara Kingsley
2026-042
Greyhan, LLC
2026-043
Charles & Pamela Emerson
2026-044
David & Amy DeCristo
2026-045
Dee Anna Boswell, Mark Anthony, & Christine Bennett
2026-046
Canton Borough Authority
2026-047
Ronald & Catherine Kittle
2026-048
Craig Serfas
2026-049
D&C Fuel Sales
2026-050
Northeast Utility Contractors, LLC
*Subdivision for Review

**Land Development for Review

QUE

SD/LD

24

LeRoy Township
Springfield Township
Wyalusing Township**
Standing Stone Township
LeRoy Township*
Ridgebury Township
Canton Township
Columbia Township*
Springfield Township
Wyalusing Borough**
Rome Township**

Awaiting
Municipal
Review
10

Awaiting
Sanitation
Review
12

Awaiting DEP
Review

Other

2

C. Visitors:

C.) Subdivision Plan Reviews:
 2026-044 David & Amy DeCristo / LeRoy Township: David & Amy DeCristo, his wife, are the owners of 2.22
acres situate 9070-9080 Route 414 in Leroy Township. Lot 2-A contains 1.46 acres and exists 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. Access is made from S.R. 0414. 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, holding tanks or sand mounds.
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.
 2026-047 Ronald & Catherine Hanna Kittle / Columbia Township The subdivision of lands of Ronald &
Catherine Hanna Kittle is a two-lot subdivision of a 46-acre parcel described in Bradford County Deed Book 81 at
Page 6. Proposed Lot A (10.00 acres) is to be a Lot Addition to the adjoining lands of James J. Ziegler and Priscilla
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

A. Ziegler. Lots 1 (Deed Parcel No. 2) is the remaining land. It is vacant and is for agricultural use currently. Lot 1
(Deed Parcel No. 1) is the remaining land. It is occupied by a house and a barn, with on-site septic and water
supply systems. Lots 2-4 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
A.
Justification: Lot A is proposed for agricultural use.

E.) Land Development Reviews
New
 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.
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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

 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. An approximately 2.1-acre pad is proposed with a
slope of approximately 3% (excluding ADA compliance areas). As a result, approximately 2 acres of the 3.78-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.
o

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.
o

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
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS

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

Existing
 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 an attached carport, electrical equipment,
and existing Ant boxes for 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 Ant
boxes for Crypto Data Mining. The proposed conditions will include similarly sized structures on concrete pads. This
action was tabled at the December 2025 meeting.
o Wysox Twp has requested resubmission of the Master Plan based on new Data Overlay
o BCCD has requested further information
o 90 Day extension until 5.15.2026
o 90 Day extension until 8.16.2026
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment, Zoning & Satisfaction of Keystone’s Engineer Comments.
 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.
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 Incompleteness NPDES Letter Rcvd 4.29.26
o Developer has requested a 90-day extension on 5/15/2026, taking them to 8/13/2026
o 2nd Round of Engineer Comments Zoom Held 5.15.2026
o Developer Rebuttal sent to Engineer on 6.8.26
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).
o Extension Request RCVD 3.11.26
o Engineer Comments Rcvd 3.13.26
o Zoom with the engineer on 3.18.26
o Extension Granted to 8.9.26
o Waiting for the completion of the glare study
Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary approval on this development contingent upon the
satisfaction of Hunt Engineers' comments.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Roy Keiper • Glenn Aikens • Raul Azpiazu • Andrew Bishop • Warren Knapp • Robert Storch • Scott Williams • Jim Souto • Matthew Williams

 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.
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 the developer on 3/9/2026
o MCF was submitted to Twp on 2/23/2026
o 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.
 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.
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Sent to Hunt Engineers 3/6/26
Outside agency responses are the holdup.
Extension requested/New Extension Date 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

F.)

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
2026-026 Pacifico Solar / N. Towanda Township

H.)

Municipal Planning Commission Review:
Farmers Valley Solar, Troy Township
Alan Roloson 2 Homes on one Lot

I.)

Sketch Plan Review:
Liberty Power Park, LLC

J.)

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

K.)

Violations: None

L.)

DEP Permit Review: None

M.)

Municipal Ordinance Review:

N.)

Items Reviewed with Solicitor –
1. Ark of the Covenant Church Hearing has been moved to June 30 @ 1:30 P.M
Communications
1. Reports
2. Old Business

O.)

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P.)

Adoption of By-laws, with Code of Conduct, Attendance Policy, and Public
Participation Policy (Action Required)
Data Center Amendment Public Hearing set for June 25th @7 p.m.
2024-104 William & Linda Hollenback (Wysox Solar Project) / Wysox Township-

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

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

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**

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

2026-016
2026-018
2026-019
2026-020
2026-021
2026-022
2026-023
2026-024
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

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
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

Tuscarora Township
Granville Township*
Columbia Township*
Warren Township*
Herrick Township
Smithfield Township
Pike Township*
Springfield Township*
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*

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

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

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