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Tim Stroth inquired about the reference to a hotel earlier in the meeting. Peter Sorgi stated that this came from the Assist CEO and regarding the parking calculations as campground does not have defined criteria in the parking table. Tim Stroth asked for a description of the lodge. Peter Sorgi replied that the lodge was going to be used for activities at the campground. They are also looking to keep the existing pool and repurpose the existing tennis courts into a recreational surface. Tim Stroth asked if the lodge would have tables and chairs or for standing rooms, or both and what will be the occupancy? Multiple people talking. Peter Sorgi stated that the space will be used for a variety of things, but it is not defined. Danielle Johnson noted that the owner shows the style of the lodge based on the previous greenhouse that was on the property. She stated that the greenhouse is gone but the pad remains. Tim Stroth inquired about a traffic study by Passaro Associate that was done under the previous application and whether they concluded that there wouldn’t be any impact? Peter Sorgi said that is correct and it was based on it on a New York State highway and the size of 20A. Tim Stroth asked if the board could get a copy of that report. Peter Sorgi said they can provide, but it was apart of the use variance application. They will need to adjust it based on the uses of the current plan. Chairman Doug Crow open the floor to public comments. The chairman noted that this is not a public hearing and a public hearing will be schedule by the Town Board. Taylor Quinn of 1224 Big Tree Road voiced her family’s opposition to this project that is described as a campground with a wellness theme and customary incidental accessory-uses because it seems to be a repackaging with different terminology of what was previously proposed in the commercial rezoning application that was denied. Ms. Quinn brought up numerous questions regarding parking, a campground verses a resort, wedding events, and public notification of this meeting. Megan Quinn of 1224 Big Tree Road spoke regarding the short environmental assessment form (SEAF) noting the proposed action was permitted under zoning and consistent with the existing building and landscape, but this proposal suggests otherwise. She requested that the traffic study be made available and verified with NYSDOT, as the SEAF indicated no impact. She raised concern over stormwater and the change in the rural