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character of the area. She and her family are opposed to the application and asked the board to look at the long- term effects of this application. Rod Simeon of 85 Byeberry Court raised concerns regarding the zoning of the lot and the districts of RR and Ag, as it pertains to the definition of a campground. He asked whether campground and camp are one of the same. Chairman Doug Crow replied that the board’s understanding is that the camp/campground is based on the agriculture zoning district on the lot and the wellness site is apart of the accessory-use of the camp/campground, and that camp/campground in the agriculture zoning district are synonymous. Asst. CEO Richard Miga interjected in agreement with the Chairman’s reply. Rod Simeon states that under Rural Residential section 116-8.4A(6), the wellness center is not permitted use based on the application exceeding the allowable limit for employees. Chairman Doug Crow replied that the board’s understanding is that the application is considered under the agriculture (116-8.5) for the proposed application to include the main building where the building is in both the RR and Ag districts. Peter Sorgi responded that their intent and interpretation is that this application is solely in the Ag district and the aspects of permitted use under RR are not applicable. Rod Simeon then questioned how the wellness center is to be defined, if it is not seasonal and exceeding the permitted allotment of employees. Peter Sorgi responded, by reiterating that the application was compliance with the code because the application is presented to the board for review, and the wellness center is considered in the Ag district and customary incidental accessory-use(s). Rod Simeon then stated that the board during their deliberation that they should seek Town’s council before voting. Courtney, of 1289 Main Street (Big Tree Road) stated that she seconds the points that were made in the public comments and is concerned that this application is a play on words, and that a year-round camping facility that is within a house is not considered a hotel. Dan Quinn of 1224 Big Tree Road stated concerns of the intent of this large financial investment being achievable as a campground if other things not clearly defined in the application are sought to get a return on the investment. He then stated an example of the closest campground, Three-Valley Campground in Holland, that is 460 acres as a comparison. Chairman Doug Crow asks in closing the public comment asked if Peter Sorgi has any closing comments.