Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — February 4, 2026

Government
Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage

Original document

Same meeting

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creek to the east of the property as well as natural ground absorption. For noise control there with the existing
and added trees. A decibel study will be done. The parking will be based on the event. There are presently
ninety spaces which is almost double the required capacity of fifty-five. For lighting, the pole fixtures are
twenty feet tall with a two-foot candle spread.

Multiple people talking.

Chairman, Doug Crow states the hot topics will be sound, keeping in mind, The Blueberry Treehouse is just
to the south. They also have concerts. Details of the hours and how loud the concerts will be. The capacity and
traffic for an event will also be a topic of concern by the community.

Angela Griffis ask the details of parking.

Joey Tripi states there already fifty-five spaces. The plan will include adding thirty-five spaces and forty-three
overflow.

Chelsea Root suggests revising the period for events from general summer to possibly April through October to
expand event opportunities.

William Heidt has concerns regarding stormwater. With the pond being removed he suggests to have infiltration
testing done.

Multiple people talking regarding drainage.

Angela Griffis asks about lighting plans. Lighting that will be helpful on pathways.

Joey Tripi states they will review proposed new lighting codes prior to submitting plan.

William Heidt questions the meaning of event. Can all areas be used for one event on that day.
Will a SUP permit be required for those events.

CEO, Rich Miga reconfirms, yes.

Tim Stroth differentiates between a Site Plan and SUP. A Site Plan is the physical layout. The SUP will
describe the event and its operational characteristics, such as hours, to be included.

Angela Griffis inquires about evacuation plan and emergency vehicle access.

Joey Tripi states the amphitheater is approximately four hundred feet from the road. The buildings are all by
drive.

Chairman, Doug Crow asks what the thoughts are about finalizing the plans.

Joey Tripi states they are taking it one step at a time.