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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | July 27, 2026 e) Combined attendance at simultaneous events shall not exceed 100 persons, inclusive of employees and/or contractors f) All events to be private with only invitees attending, meaning events are not open to the general public; and WHEREAS, as an unlisted action under SEQR the Town Board found that the project will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Town Code §95-2B(2) of the Town of Aurora, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora does hereby grant the attached Special Use Permit, including aforementioned conditions, to Rachel Krajewski/Carner Development Group, 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. [Deputy Supervisor McCann brought up a discussion about occupancy. The Board discussed limiting attendance at the proposed campground and event venue. Councilmember Armbrust recommended reducing the event limit from 100 attendees to 80 because the lodge’s building-code occupancy is 80 and the site has only 30 parking spaces. Code Enforcement Officer Cassidy explained that the 80-person limit applies only inside the lodge, while other guests could be elsewhere on the property. The Board agreed instead to cap the total number of people attending all concurrent events at 100, including employees and contractors. The Board also agreed that a caretaker or responsible person must be present whenever the campground is operating. The SUP Resolution and Site Plan Resolutions reflect these changes.] Upon a vote being taken: ayes – four; noes – none; recusal – one by Councilmember Action #255 Garvey. Motion carried. 1196 Big Tree Rd Site Plan approved Councilmember Armbrust moved to adopt the following resolution, seconded by Councilmember Wrazen: RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN 1196 Big Tree Road (SBL#165.00-1-28.21) WHEREAS, Rachel Krajewski/Carner Development Group has submitted a Site Plan Review Application to operate a campground and construct seasonal cottages, treehouses, a lodge, and convert the existing residences into sleeping rooms and an administration building for SBL#165.00-1-28.21 at 1196 Big Tree Road, East Aurora NY; and WHEREAS, at their May 6, 2026 meeting the Aurora Town Planning Board recommended approval of the site plan; and WHEREAS, Town Board of the Town of Aurora stipulates that the applicant is required to adhere 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 must be present at all times when campground is in operation e) Combined attendance at simultaneous events shall not exceed 100 persons, inclusive of employees and/or contractors f) All events to be private with only invitees attending, meaning events are not open to the general public; and WHEREAS, the Site Plan application and documents were sent to Erie County Department of Environment and Planning for review and issued a no recommendation, determining it to be of local concern; and WHEREAS, the Site Plan application and documents were sent to New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) in which they responded that a Traffic Impact Study is required and pending and that in addition, a NYSDOT Work Permit will be required for any work located in the State Highway; and 4