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Also attached to this agenda item: County Planning Board - Battery Energy Storage Systems Croton-on-Hudson Conservation Advisory... DRAFT 1 - Local Law Introductory No. 22 of 2023 DRAFT 2 - Local Law Introductory No. 22 of 2023... December 20th Resolution 270-2023 LL Intro 22 of 2023... EAF I Solar Full EAF - Part 1 January 24th Resolution 11-2024 LL Intro 22 of 2023... Local Law Solar CAF Memo to Village Board from Planning Board - Local Law 22-2023 Model-Battery-Energy-Storage-Systems-Law

Members STUART GREENBAUM STEVE KRISKY Village of Croton-on-Hudson IAN W. MURTAUGH LEO WEIGMAN 7 Altorney Waterfront Advisory Committee LINDA WHITEHEAD Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building Village Engineer One Van Wyck Street DANIEL O'CONNOR, PE. Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520-2501 Secretary KAREN STAPLETON TO: Mayor Brian Pugh and the Village Board of Trustees FROM: Chairman Simon, Waterfront Advisory Committee RE: Referral from Village Board for a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Consistency review for Local Law Introductory 22 of 2023. DATE: January 23rd, 2024 On January 22nd, 2024, the Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) reviewed for consistency with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) the referral listed above. Based on the Committee's review of the 44 LWRP policies, the Waterfront Advisory Committee made a recommendation of consistency with the LWRP. The WAC reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form and determined that there were no changes necessary. The WAC reviewed the Coastal Assessment Form and no changes were noted. The committee reviewed the 44 LWRP policies and determined that the following policies are relevant: POLICY 1A: Existing planning and zoning documents should be reviewed and amended where necessary to ensure development within the community is consistent with adopted goals and policies. The proposed law provides specific requirements for battery energy storage systems (BESS) which will clarify requirements for this type of technology. POLICY 6A: To expedite permit procedures, the Village shall coordinate all relevant local laws into a development package for applicants and/or make all local laws available to applicants proposing development activities. The proposed law clarifies requirements for BESS and will be available online after adoption. POLICY 25: Protect, restore or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not identified as being of statewide significance, but which contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. The proposed law has requirements for screening, landscaping, setbacks, fire safety, erosion and sediment control, and an emergency operations plan which will ensure protection of the environment and scenic quality of the coastal area. Tel: 914-271-4783 www.crotononhudson-ny.gov Fax: 914-271-3790 POLICY 37B: Control of the development of hilltops, and steep slopes should be exerted in order to prevent erosion and minimize runoff and flooding from new construction. The proposed law has requirements for screening, landscaping, setbacks, fire safety, erosion and sediment control, and an emergency operations plan which will ensure protection of the environment and scenic quality of the coastal area. POLICY 39: The transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes, particularly hazardous wastes, within coastal areas will be conducted in such a manner so as to protect groundwater and surface water supplies, significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreation areas, important agricultural lands and scenic resources. A decommissioning plan is required and will address the disposal of solid wastes and any hazardous wastes. It is for the reasons contained in this memorandum that the WAC issues its recommendation of consistency. Tel: 914-271-4783 www.crotononhudson-ny.gov Fax: 914-271-3790