Southtowns Record

DRAFT MINUTES

Government
Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Sep 2, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use

Original document

Same meeting

Text · page 2 of 3

OLD BUSINESS:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

The Town Board referral of a Special Use Permit application for 558 Bufalo Road., SBL #164.00-1-16, as
submitted by Rebecca Bermingham, tenant, and owner of The Grooming Post.

Chairman, Doug Crow invites Rebecca Bermingham to come forward and make his presentation to the Board.

Rebecca Bermingham states she is moving her business, The Grooming Post, from Elma to East Aurora. She
has been in business for over 30 years. Her service is by appointment only. The hours of operation are Monday
through Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Her business needs minimal parking so the six spaces available is more
than enough. The new location needs no construction as it is already suited for her needs.

Chairman, Doug Crow reconfirms there is no boarding or daycare. It is in a C3 zone which does require a SUP.

William Heidt reconfirms the location has utilities and water.

Rebecca Bermingham states there is a well and septic, as well as gas and electric.

Chairman, Doug Crow states the SEQR, line 10 needs to be amended regarding water source.

William Heidt reconfirms that with the hours of operation exterior lighting is not a concern. He inquires if there
are proposed signs being added to the property.

CEO, Rich Miga, states any signs or fence would require separate permits.

Lori Borowiak questioned why on SEQR does it say that building does not meet building code.

CEO, Rich Miga states it presently grandfathered which would change if there were to be construction or
renovations.

Chairman, Doug Crow asks for a motion.

William Heidt makes a motion to the Planning Board to recommend to the Town Board to approve the Special
Use Permit for 558 Buffalo Road as submitted.

Seconded by: Chairman, Doug Crow

Upon a vote being taken:

Ayes- 4  Noes- None  Motion carried.