{"id":66035,"date":"2025-07-14T14:28:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=66035"},"modified":"2025-07-14T14:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:45:29","slug":"batavia-dec-will-require-baskin-livestock-to-obtain-an-air-state-facility-permit-prior-to-reconstruction-of-howard-street-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/07\/14\/batavia-dec-will-require-baskin-livestock-to-obtain-an-air-state-facility-permit-prior-to-reconstruction-of-howard-street-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/DEC will require Baskin Livestock to obtain an Air State Facility permit prior to reconstruction of Howard Street facility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Nearby neighbor Graham Manufacturing concerned about the reconstruction of the facility on Howard Street<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>A Public Hearing by the Planning and Development Committee is scheduled at City Centre on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00p.m.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NYS DEC has advised Baskin Livestock that they are required to have an Air State Facility permit before reconstruction in a letter dated July 11, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the letter sent to owner Bill Baskin, the DEC explained why an Air State Facility permit is now required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Frank Sowers, P.E. Regional Air Pollution Control Engineer in Region 8, the Facility was originally constructed and operated without any air emission sources. NYSDEC<br>issued an Air Facility Registration (AFR) to the Facility on March 21, 2024. The AFR allowed the<br>Facility to construct and operate an air emission source for a natural gas fired drying process.<br>On November 9, 2024, the Facility suffered a catastrophic fire and ceased operating.<br>In May 2025, NYSDEC was informed that Baskin Livestock intended to reconstruct the Facility.<br>On May 20, 2025, NYSDEC sent Baskin Livestock a letter requiring an ASF permit prior to<br>reconstruction. Baskin Livestock subsequently requested that NYSDEC reconsider its position.<br>In a May 30, 2025 email, Baskin Livestock suggested resuming operation under the March 21,<br>2024 AFR and applying for an ASF permit at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In determining whether an ASF permit is required for the Facility, NYSDEC has re-evaluated the<br>proposed re-construction, the resulting emission sources, and the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The nature of the process and the air emissions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The status of the original processing equipment (the burner and dryer remain at the<br>Facility and are usable; the original emission control equipment is not);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The history of dust and odor complaints received by the City of Batavia and NYSDEC<br>related to operations at the Facility;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baskin\u2019s compliance history, including a July 31, 2023, Notice of Violation NYSDEC<br>issued to the Facility for constructing an emission source without a permit or registration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable regulations; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baskin Livestock\u2019s interest in expediting re-construction and resuming operations at the<br>Facility as quickly as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon consideration of this information, NYSDEC has determined the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baskin Livestock cannot re-construct and operate air emission sources at the Facility<br>under the March 21, 2024 AFR. Re-constructing the air emission sources at the Facility<br>constitutes a modification which, in accordance with 6 NYCRR 201-4.2 and 6 NYCRR<br>201-1.2, requires a new AFR or an ASF permit.<br>\u2022 An ASF permit is appropriate prior of the re-construction of emission sources at the<br>Facility.<br>\u2022 In accordance with 6 NYCRR 201-4.1(b), an ASF permit is required when NYSDEC<br>determines that permit conditions will be needed to ensure that the Facility operates in a<br>manner that meets all applicable air regulations. Here, NYSDEC has determined that<br>conditions will be needed for the Facility. For example, NYSDEC anticipates that<br>conditions will include, but not be limited to: operating and process monitoring<br>requirements for the air pollution control equipment; and requirements for improved<br>odor and dust control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and address<br>complaints from the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NYSDEC says it is aware of Baskin Livestock\u2019s concerns about timing and recommends that Baskin<br>Livestock submit a complete ASF application as soon as possible.<br>The NYSDEC advised this is their final decision regarding the need for an ASF permit for the<br>Facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Previously: <a href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/04\/18\/batavia-baskin-livestock-owner-presents-plan-to-rebuild-animal-food-processing-plant-on-howard-street-after-fire\/\">BATAVIA\/Baskin Livestock owner presents plan to rebuild animal food processing plant on Howard Street after fire \u2013 Video News Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also received on July 11, 2025, a letter of concern from the attorneys representing Graham Manufacturing. Harter Secrest &amp; Emery LLP submitted a letter to the City of Batavia Planning and Development Committee and Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals, complete with exhibits that included a list of fire incidents dating back to 2008, listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exhibit 3<br>List of Fire Incidents at Applicant\u2019s Properties and News Articles<br>List of Fire Incidents at Applicant\u2019s Properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>December 2008 \u2013 9778 Creek Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 2013 \u2013 9778 Creek Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 2013 \u2013 9778 Creek Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 2014 \u2013 9778 Creek Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 2016 \u2013 9778 Creek Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 2016 \u2013 9778 Creek Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 2017 \u2013 9778 Creek Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct 2022 \u2013 9778 Creek Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 2024 \u2013 20 Howard Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 2025 \u2013 9778 Creek Road<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;While we are not categorically opposed to the Baskin Project and support responsible economic development in the City of Batavia, we remain concerned about the potential adverse environmental and public safety risks associated with the Baskin Project. We aim to be a good neighbor, but the Applicant must demonstrate that its operations will not adversely impact surrounding properties, including the Graham Facility,&#8221; according to the letter signed by Kelly A. Pronti, a partner at Harter Secrest &amp; Emery LLP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pronti went on to explain Graham Manufacturing&#8217;s list of concerns in the letter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the documented fire history of the prior facility, nature of the proposed use,<br>and the nearby manufacturing of sensitive components for the U.S. Navy, a full EIS is not<br>only appropriate but legally necessary. No site plan, special use permit or variance should<br>be granted until the SEQRA process has been properly initiated and completed.<br>For all the reasons stated above, we respectfully request that the Planning and<br>Development Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals and SEQRA Lead Agency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deny the requested area variances, as they are substantial, self-created, and pose<br>unacceptable safety and operational risk;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deny or condition the special use permit, unless the Applicant provides detailed<br>studies and documentation demonstrating compliance with the Industrial<br>Performance Standards and such documentation is review and approved by both<br>the Planning and Development Committee and Wendell Engineering;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deny site plan approval unless and until (a) all required variances are either denied<br>or granted and (b) the Applicant submits a redesigned project that fully complies<br>with the Code provisions and incorporates detailed fire, odor, dust, noise and<br>environmental protections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Require the Applicant to submit and obtain approval of a Dust Hazard Analysis,<br>odor study, noise analysis and pest control plan.<br>Page 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Properly notify all involved agencies, including NYSDEC and the County Planning<br>and other interested agencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and consider the Applicant\u2019s prior safety and compliance history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include this letter in the official public record and ensure our concerns are<br>considered during the decision-making process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Require Wendell Engineering and the City of Batavia Fire Marshal to conduct a<br>full review and approval of the fire suppression system and access for emergency<br>services, in light of the Applicant\u2019s history of fires and the potential fire risk posed<br>by the proposed use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Require the Applicant to demonstrate compliance with all applicable local, state<br>and federal environmental and operational regulations, including air permits and<br>sole waste handling requirements where applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While we acknowledge that a public hearing is scheduled for July 15, the Planning<br>and Development Committee and the SEQRA Lead Agency should require an<br>additional public hearing before final determinations are made. Given the scale of<br>the proposed project, the level of community concern, and the fact that the<br>Applicant has not yet submitted any of the required documentation or technical<br>studies, the current record is inadequate to support meaningful public review or<br>informed discussions.<br>This is not simply a local planning matter, and is a question of public safety,<br>environmental responsibility, and national security. We urge the City to uphold its legal<br>obligations and protect the community.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response to Graham Manufacturing&#8217;s concerns, in a letter dated July 12, 2025, Albert G. Lyons, Jr., P.E. NEU-VELLE LLC, a design and engineering company representing the Baskin project on Howard Street, argued for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Based on our knowledge of the Baskin Livestock operations, we believe that that previous facility<br>maintained compliance with its operating permits and within the requirement of state and local code. In<br>addition, based on the review of the design of the new facility, we believe that the proposed facility will also meet or exceed all requirements of the state and local code. Therefore, the City of Batavia should grant the requested special use permit as well as site plan approval.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Based on our review on behalf of Baskin Livestock, we believe that the concerns referenced in the letter are unfounded and are not relevant as part of the City&#8217;s responsibilities in conducting site plan review as required by Section 190-44 of the City of Batavia Zoning Code in issuing a special use permit for the project. The City must only use factual information during this process and not unfounded accusations particularly when considering history of Baskin Livestock, Graham\u2019s alleged national security role and vulnerability, Inappropriate Variances and Encroachments on Required Buffers, and their contention that the project fails to meet industrial performance standards.&#8221;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;As indicated, Baskin Livestock\u2019s Howard Street facility was destroyed by a fire on November 9, 20024. At this time, the cause of the fire has not been determined by the local fire department. In addition, the fire started while the facility was no occupied nor was it in operation. Therefore, we do not believe that existing operations were the source of the fire. While we agree that the incident was serious and dangerous, the fire was always under the control of the local fire department and adjacent properties were never affected nor in jeopardy. While the letter indicates that consequences to the Graham facility could have been catastrophic both locally and nationally, no detail as to what operations of Graham\u2019s could have been affected at the adjacent facility nor how the effects could have caused impact both locally and nationally. In addition, we disagree with the contention that Baskin Livestock has a history of incidents. Baskin Livestock has been in business in Batavia, New York for over 30 years since 1991. While there may have been incidents at their facility, they have always been under control and never affected the welfare and safety of their neighbors or employees.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>In response to setbacks, noise, odor and vibrations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lyons went on to defend the proposed new project on Howard Street:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The requested setback and increase lot coverage does not negatively affect Graham Corporation property to the west. In fact, the requested setbacks are to the north and east which is in the opposite direction of the Graham site. In addition, while a variance is requested for square footage, the proposed facility is approximately 10,000 smaller than the previous structure which was previously approved and permitted by the City of Batavia. Therefore, we respectfully disagree with the statement that these<br>proposed variances are not minor or technical and they are excessive, unnecessity, place the public and national interest in direct jeopardy, and would erode the intent of the Code. Baskin Livestock has made a significant investment in the design and future construction of their Howard Street facility as well as in the economic growth of Batavia. We disagree and are offended by the statement that the proposed rebuild will create an undesirable change to the neighborhood and be a detriment to the nearby properties.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Anyone who knows the area, recognizes it as an industrial setting and the proposed Baskin facility is in line with its industrial neighbors. In addition, statements that the prior use generated substantial odor, noise and dust are unfounded and without merit or proof.<br>In addition, we disagree with the Graham\u2019s contention that the previous\/proposed facility fails to meet industrial performance standards (Code 4 190-38) considering their own adjacent operations. While the proposed facility will produce noise, this is a zoned industrial area and the noise levels are in line with the neighboring properties, including Graham. Furthermore, the Baskin facility has never been served notice that the operations produced unacceptable noise levels. Therefore, if Baskin Livestock is to be subjected to producing evidence that their operations will be within the legal noise threshold, the same evidence should be requested from the neighboring properties including Graham Corporation. With respect to odors, similarly to the noise allegation presented above, the Baskin facility has never received citations and or formal notice that the operations produced noxious odors emanated from the former plant which affected adjacent workers and operations. Stating that these odors likely exceeded the thresholds set by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is absurd. This is also relevant to smoke, dust, dirt, and noxious gases which are all regulated under the prior operations air permit. The facility operating in complete compliance with their NYSDEC air facility registration without incident. Asking for Baskin to provide monitoring is not called for.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Lastly, with respect to vibration and fire safety, the previous facility has never received a complaint or violation for either. While the previous as proposed Baskin facility uses heavy machinery, alleging that this equipment causes vibrations that disrupted adjacent operations and risked damaging precision equipment vital to national defense manufacturing is only perception and unproven and furthermore never brought to the attention of Baskin Livestock. Therefore, without evidence, Baskin Livestock should not have to address whether vibrations from equipment may cause neighboring issues unless evidence proving this is even an issue. Also, while the previous facility suffered a catastrophic fire, the facility always maintained compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention Code and did not utilize flammable materials in its process.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nearby neighbor Graham Manufacturing concerned about the reconstruction of the facility on Howard Street. A Public Hearing by the Planning and Development Committee is scheduled at City Centre on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00p.m. The NYS DEC has advised Baskin Livestock that they are required to have an Air \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/07\/14\/batavia-dec-will-require-baskin-livestock-to-obtain-an-air-state-facility-permit-prior-to-reconstruction-of-howard-street-facility\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4705],"tags":[5074,718,3900,5245],"class_list":["post-66035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-city-of-batavia","tag-baskin-livestock","tag-dec","tag-graham-manufacturing","tag-howard-street-reconstruction"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-hb5","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":84493,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/10\/20\/city-of-batavia-planning-development-committee-meeting-public-hearings-for-proposed-new-taco-bell-and-baskin-livestock-feed-processing-facility\/","url_meta":{"origin":66035,"position":0},"title":"CITY OF BATAVIA\/Planning &amp; Development Committee approves Taco Bell project after traffic study completed, next hurdle, the ZBA on Thursday\/Baskin Livestock Feed Processing Facility project tabled until the November 5th meeting","author":"aka","date":"October 20, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rYYgu8ZChU0 Video of Planning and Development Committee meeting-October 20th, 2026 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEETuesday, October 20, 20266:00 pmCouncil Board RoomOne Batavia City Centre, Batavia NY AGENDAI. 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By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service The owner of Baskin Livestock is looking to rebuild the animal food processing facility on Howard Street in\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;City of Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"City of Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/city-of-batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250415_182040-a-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1029&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250415_182040-a-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1029&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250415_182040-a-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1029&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250415_182040-a-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1029&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250415_182040-a-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1029&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":66089,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/07\/15\/batavia-residents-and-businesses-make-their-feelings-known-about-a-new-planned-animal-food-processing-plant-to-replace-a-facility-previously-damaged-by-fire\/","url_meta":{"origin":66035,"position":2},"title":"BATAVIA\/Residents and businesses make their feelings known about a new planned animal food processing plant to replace a facility previously damaged by fire","author":"aka","date":"July 15, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hdtLEYZoFLM?si=F__0HxrJvo_bjWFU Public Hearing\/July 15, 2025-20 Howard Street (Baskin Livestock Feed Processing Facility) Planning and Development Committee Meeting Materials Upload file:\u00a0 \u00a0pdc_meeting_materials_7-15-25.pdf Date:\u00a0Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 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