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the proposed accessory uses. A previous point of discussion is the zoning district of the main house. Town Code does not allow a camp in the Rural Residential (RR) District. Mr. Sorgi has provided a Site Plan Concept drawing (C-100 dated 4/28/26) with the 300’ demarcation line noted on it. There is no indication of where the RR line is measured from on C-100. The note on the Town Zoning Map states: “The Rural Residential District extends from the right-of-way along designated roadways for a distance of 300 feet.” My office has always interpreted this to mean that the RR District is measured 300’ from the right-of-way (ROW) at the front of a property. Using a scale ruler, the identified RR District demarcation on the east side lot line is approximately 280’ from the ROW and on the west side lot line is approximately 235' from the ROW. As a result, I disagree with the identified RR/A District boundary, as scaling 300’ from the ROW shows the boundary through the middle of the athletic court and main building, and puts the pool fully in the RR District. If the applicant disagrees with this determination, then an interpretation through the Zoning Board of Appeals is available. Since the main house is divided by the RR/A District boundary as I have determined, the portion of the house in the RR District can not be used for sleeping quarters for a campground. The definition of campground in Town Code section 116-4 states “a parcel of land used or intended to be used, let or rented for occupancy by or of two or more recreational vehicles, tents or other recreational or temporary shelter or sleeping quarters of any kind.” There has been much discussion as to whether or not the proposed sleeping quarters in the existing residences are considered a campground. The Town Code does not define sleeping quarters. The Town Attorney has confirmed that where a Town regulation is vague, the code interpretation must be in favor of the property owner. There is case law that supports this. As such, the vague campground phrase of “sleeping quarters of any kind” would apply to the proposed sleeping quarters in the existing residences, regardless of the intent of the regulation. Both applications are Unlisted actions for purposes of SEQRA. Please contact me if you have any questions. liz