Southtowns Record

Town Board agenda packet — March 17, 2026

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Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Mar 17, 2026
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Agenda packet
Topics
Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Public safety, Audits and oversight, Energy and data center siting, Parks and recreation

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Asst. CEO Richard Miga responded that there is a variance #1293 for professional practice in an accessory
building on the premises.

Chairman Doug Crow asked whether the variance expired with the change in ownership?

Asst, CEO Richard Miga responded that the variance stays with the property unless the owner relinquishes it to
the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

Tim Stroth asked if we received any feedback. from the Town ak.ere

Asst. CEO Richard Miga responded that at this time we haye .  ig,have not received feedback from Erie
County about the SEQR application that was submitted ae  ebruar: Ny 2026.

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 to property as a campground, he “0  ot go to a hotel to hike,

 Peter Sorgi noted that the rule of law in the state and he quotes “zoning ordinance because they're in derogation
  in favor
 of the common law and must be strictly construed against the municipality that seeks to enforce it and
  because the
 of the property owner. He states that he does believe the definition of campground is not ambiguous
 definition states “quarters of any kind”.
  of future
 Ben Garvey resided that the board under the previous rezoning application that there were concerns
 use and spot zoning, but the application was withdrawn.