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Special Use Permit Application - Project Narrative
Project: Restaurant at The Bank of EA
Applicant: Carner Development Group Inc.
Project Site: 649 Main Street, Village of East Aurora; SSL No. 176.05~1-23
Property Owner: East Aurora Holdings LLC
May13,2026
"Ensure that development is compatible with the existing character of the Village in terms
of style and scale, and is integrated into the surrounding area to promote community
interaction.}/ (Page 35).
"Encourage architectural designs and development styles that are in harmony with the
existing character of the Village." (Page 35).
"Protect architecturally and historically significant sites and buildings in the Village." (Page
35).
"Maintain the street-side social ambience of Main Street shopping district." (Page 35).
"Provide opportunities for existing enterprises to expand within the Village." (Page 35).
"Encourage increased tourism development and expanded tourism services, but in a
manner that does not negatively affect local residents." (Page 35).
where many small Village downtown areas have been unable to compete.,, (Page 108).
"Maintain the Village as a desirable place to live, work and shop." (Page 160).
"Protect, promote and revitalize the uptown Main Street business district." (Page 160).
"The business district supports a street side social ambiance that adds to the unique
character ofthe Village. The area is pedestrian friendly, which also contributes to its
appeal." (Page 181).
"Adopt architectural design standards and historic preservation standards to preserve and
protect important structures, and ensure that new development or redevelopment is
designed in harmony with the character of the community." {Page 181).
"Strive to maintain a mix of uses in the business district areas to contribute to the
prosperity and social and economic environment of the area." (Page 182).
"whereas the uptown region at the eastern end of the Village is better suited for re-use
and controlled redevelopment." (Page 212).
"It should be a priority to support and preserve the vitality of the Main Street retail
corridor in the Village.}/ (Page 212).
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