Southtowns Record

Planning Board minutes — January 15, 2026

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Town of Marilla
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Planning Board
Meeting
Jan 15, 2026
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Minutes
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Zoning and land use, Public safety

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PLANNING BOARD
  TOWN OF MARILLA
Date:  January 15, 2025 2026 (typographical error amended by vote of the Planning Board on
  5/21/2026)

Location:  Marilla Community Center

Time:  7:00 PM

Present:  Wendy Schoenwetter, Chairman  Cari Jaroslawsky
  Deb Mamon  Debbie Zimmerman
  Shawn Slammon  Max Strasser
  Clarence Wigler  Paula Shatzel, Clerk

Also Present:  Supervisor Gingerich, Brian Nolan, Anthony Sebastiano, Matthew Dolegowski, Randy
  Reichert

  Guests: Please see attached.

I.  Call to Order

  The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Wendy Schoenwetter, Chairman.

II.  Approval of Minutes

  Chairman Schoenwetter welcomed guests and explained the purpose of the Planning Board is to
  make recommendations only. There would be no decisions rendered at this meeting. All guests in
  attendance were given the opportunity to voice their concerns and opinions. Twenty-seven
  individuals spoke at the meeting. Of the 27 individuals expressing their opinions about the
  Special Use Permit, 25 were against issuance; one in favor; one presenting additional questions as
  to the protection of the individuals in the house.

  MOTION to approve November minutes Shawn Slammon; SECOND Debbie Zimmerman. All
  in favor.

III.  Public Expression

  Supervisor Gingerich explained what a Special Use Permit was. He also explained how he arrived
  at the figures presented to the public regarding law enforcement coverage, etc. Supervisor
  Gingerich explained to the public that he could not guarantee a rapid response by emergency
  services at this time. Supervisor Gingerich stated he had no idea what type of tenants would be
  housed at 11411 Stolle Road at this time as the organization was not forthcoming with the
  information required to make an informed decision.

  Brian Nolan assured the community there will be a full investigation conducted into the house
  and its occupants. The public will be informed of the findings.