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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | July 27, 2026 Councilmember Garvey seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – five, noes – none. Motion carried. AUDIENCE I: Jeff Harris: Related to the Special Use permit and Site Plan for 1196 Big Tree Road, Mr. Harris raised concerns about traffic, parking, road safety, impacts on nearby homes, and whether the proposed lodging and event uses fit the definition of a campground. Valerie Davis: Also on 1196 Big Tree Road, Ms. Davis opposed the project, citing increased traffic, continued development, and concerns that the special use could expand beyond its intended scope. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Councilmember Garvey recused himself from all three motions related to 1196 Big Tree Road. Action #253 Councilmember Armbrust moved to adopt the following resolution; SEQR negative Councilmember Wrazen seconded the motion: declaration for 1196 Big Tree SUP & State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Resolution Site Plan adopted 1196 Big Tree Road (SBL#165.00-1-28.21) RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Aurora declares itself lead agency with regard to SEQR for the Special Use Permit (SUP) and Site Plan application to operate a campground and construct seasonal cottages, treehouses, a lodge, and convert the existing residences into sleeping rooms and an administration building at 1196 Big Tree Road; and further RESOLVED that after considering the action stated herein, reviewing the criteria contained in Section 617.11 of the Rules and Regulations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the action is an Unlisted action; and further RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Aurora has determined that this Unlisted actions will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment, and therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared; and further RESOLVED that a negative declaration is issued with regard to the Special Use Permit and Site Plan applications to operate a campground and construct seasonal cottages, treehouses, a lodge, and convert the existing residences into sleeping rooms and an administration building at 1196 Big Tree Road, East Aurora, NY. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – four; noes – none; recusal – one by Councilmember Garvey. Motion carried. Councilmember Wrazen moved to adopt the following resolution; Deputy Action #254 Supervisor McCann seconded the motion: 1196 Big Tree SUP adopted RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT 1196 Big Tree Road (SBL#165.00-1-28.21) WHEREAS, Rachel Krajewski/Carner Development Group has applied for a Special Use Permit to operate a campground and construct seasonal cottages, treehouses, a lodge, and convert the existing residences into sleeping rooms and an administration building at 1196 Big Tree Road, East Aurora, NY; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora referred the Special Use Permit application to the Town of Aurora Planning Board for their review and recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Board approve the Special Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora stipulates the applicant’s adherence to these conditions: a) Pursuant to Town of Aurora Zoning Code § 116-27(A)(11), the Town Board hereby finds that 30 parking spaces is sufficient, however if in the future with good cause shown after an opportunity for the Applicant and/or its successors and/or assigns to be heard, the Town Board may require up to 21 additional parking spaces to be constructed b) No outdoor wood fires of any kind are permitted. Propane or similar fire pits are permitted c) No outdoor amplified music or similar volume of manmade sounds from 10 PM to 8 AM d) A caretaker and/or responsible person be present at all times when campground is in operation 3