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DEPARTMENT

of CoMMUNrry PLANNTNG AND MApprNG SERvtcEs
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2, VanKuren Dr.. Suire I
Towanda. PA 18848

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BRAD FORD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Public Safety Building
29 VanKuren Drive. Towanda, PA 18848

Data Center Ametldment Working Group

May l9'h, 2026
5:00 P.M

May l9th, 2026
6:00 P.M.

Topic: BCPC Meeting for May lgt\,2026
Time: May lgt' ,2026,06:00 PM Easrern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 81677 468414
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Roll Call:

2) Minutes: Approve the minutes from the April 2l't,2026, meeting

3)

Subdivision/Land Development Administration

A.) Monthlv Report:

PLANNING COM?.I ISSION t.IEXBERS
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B.) New Application Acceptance (+lndicates Modification Request):

2026-035 Beverly Am Young
Smithfield Township+
2026-036 Ronald & Sherida MacWhinnie Springfield/Ridgebury Township*
2026-03'7 Stephen Bayles & Ruth Bayles Smithfield Township
2026-038 JDS Group Holdings, LLC
Sheshequin Township
2026-039 John & Theresa Schwartz New Albany Township*
**Land Development for Review

*Subdivision for Review

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C. Visitors:

D.) Subdir ision Plan Rer ie*s:

+ 2026-035 Beverlv Ann Youn s / Smithfield Townshio: The Subdivision of lands of Beverly Ann Young is a twolot subdivision of a 68.00-acre parcel described in Bradford County Deed Book202 at Page 461. Proposed Lot 2
(13.25 acres) is vacant 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 with one EDU (400 g/day). This lot is
also subject to a proposed fifty-foot access easement for owners oflot l Lot I is the remaining land. It is vacant
and currently for agricultural use. Lots 3-5 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 viciniq/ ofthis
subdivision.

Action Needed: Appficant is seeking a !!9{!99 j jg4-$9qry91 from 404.1 "All Lots Shqll Abut d Street"
for Lot I .

J-g!gEg!!.q!iLot 1 is proposed to be served by a 50' Access Easement.
Action Needed Applicant is seeking a Modification Request from Section 504.2 "On Lot Septic" fot Lot

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Jg$!.!g.gl!9!ilot I is to be for agricultural use

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2026-036 Ronald & Sherida Mac Whin nie / Sorinsfield/Ridsebury TownshiD: The subdivision of lands of
Ronald & Sherida Mac Whinnie is a two-lot subdivision ofan 83.5-acre parcel described in Bradford County Deed
Book 617 at Page 719. Proposed Lot 9 (18.71 acres) is currently vacant and for agicultural use. Lot I is the
remaining land. It is occupied by a house with an on-site septic system that has been inspected and a water supply
system. Lots 2-E 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 ofthis subdivision.

Action Needed: Applicant is seeking a Modification Reouest from Section 504.2 "On Lot Septic" for Lot9

Justificatior: Lot 9 is proposed for agricultural use
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2026-039 John & Theresa Schwartz / New Albany Township; The subdivision oflands of John & Theresa
Schwartz is a two-lot subdivision ofan 80.7-acre parcel described in Bradford County lnshument 202601034. Lot
2 (2.11 acres) is currently vacant and to be made Part & Parcel to the adjoining land of Leo H. Kipp Jr. Lot t is the
remaining land (80.7 acres), which is to be continued for agricultural use. 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 !4gd![Sg!ig4_Bgg!9!]! from Section 504.2 "On Lot Septic for Lot I

Justificatiop: Lot I is proposed lor agricultural use.

E.) Land Development Reviews

* 2025-032 BAPA Networks, LLC (Dunkin Donuts) / Wvsox Township: This is a Major Land Development. The owner is
proposing to construct Dunkin Donuts in Wysox Township at approximately I135 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 an outbuilding. The area is currently surrounded by commercial/residential development and roads
All utilities are adjacent to the site. The total proposed impervious surface is 14,810 sq. ft., with an existing 2, t60 sq. ft.

Action Needed: A pplicant is seeking Qg43[!944!l!gg!$gg3y approval contingent upon receipt offavorable
Municipal Comment, Zoning, and Engineer Comments. An extension was requested on May 6th. 90-day extension
l}ill te up on Jull 19th.2026. BAPA is currentli working on the acquisition ofthe propert! behind theirs to
facilitate a better layout.
Extension Requested and granted until July l9t',2026
Requested Project update from the Architect on 5.14.26

* 2025-ll5 Soltier. LLC /Wvsox Township: Soltier is proposing the construction of aCrypto Data Mine at I33 Sullivan
Street, Towanda, PA 18848 (Bradford Count-v 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 ofa larger electrical service, associated equipment, and (27) new Ant
boxes for the purpose of Crypto Data Mining. The proposed conditions will include similarly sized structures on concrete
pads. This action was tabled at the December 2025 meeting.
o 90 Day extension requested on Feb 17,2026
c 2nd submission received on 3.I L26 Sent to Engineer same day
o Zoom Review with engineer/developer held 3.26.2026
o Wysox Trp has requested resubmission ofthe Master Plan based on new Data Overlay
o BCCD has requested further information

ActionNeeded:Applicantisseeking@onthisdeVelopmentcontingentupon
Municipal Comment, Zoning & Satisfaction ofKeystone's Engineer Comments.

* 202G007 PALI l5 Tarbox Solar Proiect (Catrton) / Canton Township: PIVOT is proposing to construct a 3-megauatt
photoyoltaic 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 curreflt, a network of racking-mounted and buried cables to collect electriciry, a collection
substation, a switchyard, laydown yards, and perimeter fencing around the PV panel arrays and the substation. The project
will consist ofapproximately 6,625 solar panels, and the representative type ofpanel 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 Rc.,d l2/31/202 5 Tabled January 2Uh, 2026, meeting pending engineer re1)iew comments
o Keystone comments Received l/1512026 Developer Response Received 3/3/26
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Action Needed: Applicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminarv approval on this development contingent upon
Keystone's Engineer Comments.

.l' 2026-0l5 PALl l3 Solar Proiect Shesheouin Townshirr: PMT is proposing to construct a 3-megawatt photovoltaic solar
generating project and associated necessary infrastructure on land that is cunently and has historically been used for
agricultural operations. The project will consist of PV Solar panels, racking systems, inverters that will convert direct
curent 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 ofpanel 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 3.6E88 MW. Panel
dimensions are 89.7 inches by 44.6 inches by 1.4 inches. The maximum height ofpanels will be approximately l2 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 RcYd 3.13.26
o Zoom with engineer on 3.1 8.26
c Extension Granted to 8.9.26
o Waiting for the completion of the glare study

ActionNeed€d:Applicantisseeking@onthiSdevelopmentcontingentuponthe
satisfaction of Hunt Engineers' comments.

* 202G017 Keith T. & Catherine J. Bonin / Orw€ll Towoship: (Reapplication of2025-lll) 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 ofa previously graveled access road,
equipment pad areas, two solar arlay axeas, and stormwater management facilities. No public sewer or public water
facilities are planned lor construclion.
o Originally RCVD on I l/6/25 as Minor LD, at the November meeting, this was retumed with insructions to
resubmit as a Major LD. Resubmission received2l17126
o Engineer comments were forwarded to the developer on 3/9/'2026
o MCF was subm itted to Twp ot 2123 2026

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

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2026-025 Vato Solar / Springlield Township: Vato Solar , LLC (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate the

Bradford A Solar energy facility at 5162 Springfietd 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 ofabout 16.8 acres on the 174.09-acre Property. The system will
include approximately 7,500 ground-mounted photovoltaic modules on single-aris 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 l0 [ 5 feet into the gound, with a maximum height under l2 feet.

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Sent to Hunt Engineers 3/6/26

Outside agency responses are the holdup.
Extension requested 5.15.26

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Action Needed; Applicant is seeking ConditionaVPreliminarv aooroval on this development contingent upon
Municipal Comment, Filing Fees & Hunt Engineer Comments. NPDES Incomplete lefter was received 4/14/26

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202G026 Pacifico Solar / N. Towanda Townshio: The Mary Mac Solar Project is a proposed ground-mounted solar
photovoltaic facility located along Mary Mac Road in No(h 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 ofelectriciry annually. The project will interconnect to the local electric
distribution system and will be screened with fencing and vegetative buffers consistent \.,,,ith county requirements. A
reduced residential setback is requested, with the consent ofthe adjacent landowner.

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l't Round of Engineer comments are expected Friday, 3. I 3.26
MCF received 3124/2026, statirtgthe Twp has an issue with setbacks, and a conditional use hearing is pending.
5.12.26 Conditional Use has been approyed by the Twp Planning Commission
5.14.26 Conditional Use Granted by Twp Supervisors

Action Needed: A pplicant is seeking Conditional/Preliminary aporoval on this development contingent upon
Engineering Fees & Keystone Engineer Comments

F.)

Munici DA lPt a n ntns Com

G.)

Sketch Plan Review:

H.)

Possible Violations

r.)

Violations: None

J.)

DEP Permit Review: None

K.)

Municipal Ordinance Review:

L.)

Items Reviewed with Solicitor -

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Rev

2026-003M Tanner's Bar & Grill

Ark ofthe Covenant Chuch Hearing has been moved to June 30 @ l:30 P.M

M.) Communications

l. ReDorts
2. Old Business

a.

2025-l l3 Rome Dollar General (LD) / Windham Townshio: All requirements met

b.

2021-019 Encounter

Methodist Church- Requesting at least a 90-to- I80-day
extension. (Action required)

c. Btadlord Counry Datu Cenlet Ordinqnce subcommiltee repo
d. Adoption ofBy-laws, with Code ofConduct, Attendance Policy, and Public
Participation Policy (Action Required)
e

Seeking permission to adjust CIS Product costs. We are still operating at January 2007
prices.

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3. New Business /See summary)
N.)

Adiournment

Old Business Summarv
2024-055 Sawe Dandy Mini Morl Parhins Exoansion- Site lnspection done on January 30, 2025. Finat As-Builts received, hnal
approval won't be complete until gmding/seeding is done in the Spring.
2024-006 JLM Real Estale (DG) ,/ Ridsebun Tot nship- Final As-Builts received. Awaiting a date for a Site lnspection.
2021-036 PVT 1310 (DG) / North Towanda Townshio- Final As-Builts received. Site inspection revealed a water rerention 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 (Wvsox Solar Proiect) / Wvsox Townshio- The Proposed Solar Energy Facility, which
consists of four (4) separate solar arrays (projects), is located on three privately owned parcels (6208703 013000000,
62087060 | 1002000, 620870301400000) ofland in Wysox Township, owned by William & Linda Hollenback. The existing land
conditions are comprised ofagricultural land. The Projects are proposed to be situated fully within the Manufacturing zoning district
and will consist ofthe construction of solar arrays and associated infiastructure such as access roads, electrical collection lines,
inverters, hansformers, fencing, and signage. The Projects will be developed in four (4) separate solar arrays, with fencing enclosing
each array and the entire development area. The anticipated development area will total approximately 42 acres. The energy
developed by the Projects will be collected and transfened 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, graitingthe Applicant Special Exception approval with certain conditions to provide for the placement
ofa power-generating facility upon the property

Wyalusing Tractor Supply- Preliminary Approval was granted on May 16,2025, with all outstanding comments/concems met.
Staff and Keystone Engineer walked on the project on November 256,2025. Two items were identified during this walk: a safety
grate over the detention pond inlet at the fiont ofthe property and incorrect grading ofthe same pond. Since the walk-through, the
safety grate has been placed. Soft opening is scheduled for January 30d. ()n \l,r' -" . trLil hcll a Zorn Lall \t tth T.\ \tdl'/ to di.\Lusi

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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR REVIEW 2026

2026-001
2026-002
2026-003
2026-004
2026-006
2026-OO'l

2026-008

2026-009
2026-010

2026-011
2026-016

Jones Trust

Keith & Deborah Morgan
Henry & John Miller & Rudolph Steury
Judith A. Badami
tuchard E. & Lisa M. Upham
PAL I l5 Tarbox Solar Prqect (Canton)
Van Blarcom Farms
Brett & Lisa Szemple
Marjorie A. Stephens. Trust
Sandra & Ronald Scrivener
Kent & Alexis Muench

Orwell Township
Wells Township
Sheshequin Township*
Wells Township
Pike Township
Canton Township**

Columbia Township*
Albany Township
Standing Stone Township*
Rome Township
Tuscarora Township

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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
2026-021

2026-028
2026-029
2026-030
2026-03 I

2026-032
2026-033
2026-031

Brian & Danielle Carr
The Pathway, Inc.

PAL I l3 Solax Facility
Kent & Alexis Muench
Annmarie & Marisa Cilliland
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

Wilmot Township*
N. Towanda Township
Sheshequin Township**
Tuscarora Township

Granville Township*
Columbia Township*
Warren Township*
Henick Township
Smithfield Township
Pike Township*
Springfield Township*
Springfield Township**

N. Towanda Township**
fu dgebury/South Creek Township+

Towanda Township

Burlington Township
Burlington & West Burlington Township
Standing Stone Township
Wysox Township
Granville Township*
LeRoy Township*

Maps Reviewed for Recordins Purposes 2026:
Brian & Carla Mitchell
Gail Franklin Trust
Stephens Watkins
Clair & Patricia Thrush
Walter H. Packer
James & Dorothy Pierce
Frances & Gretchen McClure

Albany Township
Leroy Township
Ulster Township
Sheshequin Township
Wells Township
Monroe Township
Columbia Township

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