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Chris Contento stated in spirit of trying to please the project and the adjoining neighbors, concerns were brought about traffic, the outbuilding, noise, parking, and wastewater, if the Special Use permit were to be granted as submitted, are they having weddings with two hundred people? Peter Sorgi noted that the occupant load will be based on the square footage and it is common to have condition on an application. He stated that he customized the applications to the code, but there can be conditions. New York State law allows conditions, and the Code Enforcement Officer must enforce them. Could they have a wedding, yes, but it would have to be accessory, and in his vision, the people who would be hosting the event would have to be staying there. Cannot be a standalone thing. Chairman Doug Crow states that if for example that the sleeping units are being used by the family of the wedding, and hundred people show up, that would be accessory to the use. Peter Sorgi noted that they reviewed a database of every campground in NYS and what accessory uses are allowed and events are common, but where it would go outside the scope of that is if it was rented out just for the event, then it would cease to be accessory. Chairman Doug Crow asked member Norm for his thoughts. Norm Merriman asked what is the risk if the Town engineer has not reviewed the application yet? Chairman Doug Crow replied that the building department has not submitted it to the Town engineer. Asst. CEO Richard Miga noted that the Town board will be reviewing a proposed fee for the Town engineer to review the SWPPP in the next Town board meeting. Norm Merriman asked whether the SHPO review was complete. Chairman Doug Crow reiterated that they received a positive declaration and that there were no archaeological issues. Pending the sign-off with no objections and getting their tax credits. Norm Merriman stated it seems they respect the historical nature of the property and find the proposed applications as being harmless. Tim Stroth interjected that, can we restrict events like bands? Asst. CEO Richard Miga noted that they can add conditions to the special use permit for outdoor music, noise, etcetera, that you deem to be in consideration of the Town board's approval. Chairman Doug Crow asks for a motion. Tim Stroth asked if there are not four votes, then goes the application go down? Chairman Doug Crow responded that basically means our recommendation to the Town Board is that they do not approve it.