Southtowns Record

Town Board agenda packet — March 17, 2026

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Town of Aurora
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Town Board
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Mar 17, 2026
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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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Chairman Doug Crow noted that he considered the plans well done and thought was put into the character of the
community and stated that he has no problem with the nine units in the back of the campground, and to a point
the spa and lodge, but does regarding the other nine units in a building that is in two zoning districts. He states
his opinion that it is a sketch to consider half the units in a non-seasonal location and not in the Ag district.

Tim Stroth stated that he does not fully understand:the intent of the lodge but understands that there is a fine
line between uses and the conceptual intent. The low-resolution picture looks like a greenhouse, but what does
it include, We should infer use as we must for the Special Use permit. Considering this building, under the
previous application it was proposed to be a wedding venue,

Chairman Doug Crow asked member Tim if he thinks he is against the applications or if it should be tabled,

Tim Stroth responded he did not know.

Multiple people talking.

Chairman Doug Crow asked member Ben for his thoughts.

Ben Garvey stated he struggles as well with the non-seasonal units. He believes that it fits into the criteria of
what is being requested, but there is a tough line between the RR and Ag because it goes through the building.

Chairman Doug Crow asked member Chris for his thoughts.

Chris Contento stated he has no problem with the seasonal cottages and the treehouses. It is a good use of open
space. He asked Asst. CEO Rich Miga whether if his house was in the Ag district, could he consider his house a
camp and rent out sleeping quarters?

Asst, CEO Richard Miga responded that from your example, I would say no, it couldn't because it's a single-
family dwelling. If you're going to change it and not live there and try to change it in a manner where you're
going to make it an area of this application, then that interpretation could change.

 Chris Contento asked if he has a treehouse on his property and lived there, can that be called sleeping quarters
 and treated as such?

 Asst. CEO Richard Miga responded that the treehouse would be accessory to the primary building on the
 property, which is a single-family house, so no.

 Chris Contento asked if a Special Use permit was to be considered, would there be any restrictions on events or
 social gatherings.

 Chairman Doug Crow stated the board could add conditions.