Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — May 6, 2026

Government
Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
May 6, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Parks and recreation, Short-term rentals

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making a recommendation with a contingency, upon the final determination, we can move forward. If the
applicant disagrees with the determination made by the Building Department, they have the right to appeal the
decision with the Zoning Board of Appeals. To provide the applicant with a recommendation with options
today, they will not have to return to the Planning Board phase.

Peter Sorgi states a request has been made to the Building Department for a definitive interpretation of the code.

CEO, Rich Miga, states a formal interpretation was requested by the Building Department at 1:44 pm on today,
May 6th, in which we will do our due diligence.

William Heidt expresses additional concerns being asked to review an incomplete concept plan, due to
insufficient information regarding fire safety access, sprinklers, hydrants, undersized water lines, etc.

Danielle Johnson states they are aware and assures us that the project will be in compliance with all building
codes. Many of the listed items are already in process.

Tim Stroth states he feels there is miscommunication. He reiterates that the Planning Board has a checklist to be
used for a Site Plan review. It states clearly boundaries survey with Site Plan shows proposal outlines. Right
Of Way boundaries shown on your drawing. So, it clearly does not provide three hundred feet from that ROW.
Another is the location and design of all utilities, proposed and existing. Including, but not limited to gas,
electric, water, cable, etc. These are some of the items on a Site Plan Review checklist we use to ensure we are
reviewing a “complete” Site Plan application. Tim asks CEO, Rich Miga if the things he has stated are correct.

CEO, Rich Miga, confirms all statements to be correct pertaining to the checklist.

Tim Stroth also asks if there has been any talk or opinions from the Town Engineers that is relevant to any of
this conversation.

CEO, Rich Miga states the Town Engineers will be reviewing the SWPPP.

Peter Sorgi states his feeling that once the application was reviewed and submitted to the Planning Board, it was
deemed complete.

Chairman, Doug Crow states that he does not feel we should hold up the project.

Peter Sorgi reiterates the purpose of this whole project is to restore an historic building, preserve a lot of green
space. The Town does not want to have dilapidated buildings with unkept property.

Chairman, Doug Crow is anyone else on the board has any questions or concerns.

Angela Griffis asks if there will be any changes to the main house to support the septic.