Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — March 16, 2026

Government
Village of Springville
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Mar 16, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Short-term rentals, Zoning and land use, Housing, Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation

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  private balcony and parking. Member Greg Keyser asked CEO John Baker if there are any other
  Air B&Bs in the neighborhood to which he replied the only ones he is aware of are the Oasis
  Bed and Breakfast and the one that Retzlaffs had at the Depot and none on the same street.
  Member Barb Lipka asked about signage and was told that there is none other than a small one
  for guest parking. Chairman Muhibauer asked CEO John Baker about any fire codes and was
  told placard’s with fire escape and fire iinspections will be needed.

  Chairman Muhlbauer then asked, CEO John Baker about SEQR and was told it was an unlisted
  action with a negative declaration. Chairman Muhlbauer asked for any public comment with
  none he then asked for a motion 'to approve the application # 11118 for special use exception.

  Member Greg Keyser made the motion, seconded by Member Barb Lipka. All in favor none
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  opposed.

  The vote went as follows:

  «  Bob Muhlbauer  aye
  ¢  Greg Keyser  aye
  ©  Brett Landsman  aye
  ¢  Barb Lipka  aye

  Next on the agenda, a continuation of the following Public Hearing:

  Application #11161 Greg Beatty VAL Rezone R8.5 to R-M

  Chairman Muhlbauer asked Mr. Beatty if he had any changes and he said he just had some
  talking points he wanted to make clear. The rendering that he had at the last meeting was just to
  give an idea of what the building would look like, He wanted it to show that it would not be a
  box style brick and mortar like some that are already in the village.
  Mr. Beatty said he grew up in the village and is married and raising his family here. He knows
  that there is a need for additional housing and would like to help with that. He stated that he
  could build 4 single family homes which allow 4 parking spaces which would be a total of 16
  additional vehicles in the neighborhood. The apartment complex would have a total of 17.

  As far as traffic jams go, he sees no issues with the other apartment buildings in town and
  doesn’t think it would happen here either. He would like to use 2 lots to build on as to allow for