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Rachel Krawjewski states the number of bathrooms will not change. They are just being moved. There will be no additions being added. The Westinghouse family, that resided at the residence for many years, had 13 children. So, there will be no need for modifications to the septic. Chairman, Doug Crow asks Rachel Krawjewski what her vision is for the lodge. Rachel Krawjewski states it was never meant to be just a large wedding venue or convention center. The whole property is to be historically restored, not just one building. This is in hopes of being on the National Historical Registry. After conversations with SHPO, she envisioned a “Georgian Revival”. The addition of a large gazebo by the pool seemed to fit into the scheme of things. A gathering area for small functions as well as being available to campground visitors. Carner Development owns “The Bank” on Main Street. It is a wedding venue with short-term rentals. So, this project is just another arm of hospitality in the East Aurora area. Angela Griffis asks about the lighting. Rachel Krawjewski states that New York States has separate campground laws. They have a whole department under DOH that handles that. They will go through and determine lighting. Because it is near a highway there are other specific requirements for the campground. On each building it is necessary to have a front and exit light for the cottages. Typically, we do pathway lighting, mostly using solar lighting. In a wellness setting it is more desirable to not have excess bright lighting. Chairman, Doug Crow asks for additional questions. Norm Merriman wishes to make a statement. He has been in the business dealing with Right of Ways and surveys for approximately fifty years. He has always considered the ROW to be owned by the public, and the ROW line is synonymous with the property line. It is not referred to by the edge of the road or the white line. Laurie Kutina discusses the original intention of the three hundred foot Rural Residential, in the community were for single family dwellings on smaller lots. It is not pertinent to this application. She feels the motion should be made; we get it to the letter of the law. That is what the Town will want, and then, it moves forward. Tim Stroth asks, upon approval, what is the projected timeline for operation to commence? Rachel Krawjewski states it depends on how quickly DOH will give the approval, because it is a campground. It depends on what the impact is, because DOH really looks at that to make sure everything is correct. Some of the treehouses have taken thee years, others only three months. Then you have monthly testing depending on what the usage is. Our intention is that entire project happens all at the same time. Chairman, Doug Crow asks for public comments. Joe Quinn is a direct neighbor. He states he has canvased the surrounding area, Reiter Road, Lapham Road, Cook Road, and East Main, speaking with residents regarding the proposed project, as well as Dave Socha, the property adjacent to the west. There is much opposition. The proposed use of the property has changed multiple times. There is much opposition from many. Mr. Quinn provides drawings of where the property meets the