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Planning Board Wednesday, March 14th Agenda (Calkins Rd. Application)

WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 10, 2021 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS: 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2021-008 James T. Bezio 2-Lot Minor Subdivision 291.-1-36.1 455 Calkins Rd. Peru, NY 12972 […]

Peaks at Lake Placid approved | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

LARGE SCALE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Source: Peaks at Lake Placid approved | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Northern Forest Center forms strategy for attracting new residents – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Northern Forest Center forms strategy for attracting new residents – – The Adirondack Almanack

Planning Board’s March 10 Agenda Has Four Action Items

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2021 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU   CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of February 10, 2021 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS:   Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2021-003 Valcour Boat Rentals, LLC Site Plan Review – to […]

Agenda – Peru’s February 10th 6 p.m. Planning Board Meeting

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 9, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS: Merge with SEQR: P-2021-001 Becky Powers Merge 255.-2-46/255.-2-47 66 Campsite Rd. Schuyler Falls, NY 12985 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2021-002            Marion & Allen Dixon 2-Lot […]

Continued collaboration brings Smart Growth grants to Town of Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: Continued collaboration brings Smart Growth grants to Town of Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After more than a year of planning and collaboration, the Town of Plattsburgh and Clinton County Board of Realtors are continuing to grow the town’

Planning and Zoning Boards Will Not Meet In January

Noone filed applications before either board; hence, no meetings. 

Town of Peru – October 2020 Department Reports

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW DEPT. REPORTS OCT. 2020

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY, December 9, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of November 11, 2020 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) 6. APPLICATIONS: 1. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2020-024 Community Church of Peru, 2-Lot Minor Subdivision 280.1-8-61 13 Elm St. Peru, NY […]

Planning Board Agenda for Wednesday, November 11th Meeting

WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 14, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS: Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2020-022 Hometown Nutrition Site Plan Review – for Building Sign and a Freestanding Sign, 280.-1-32.2, 686 […]

AGENDA Planning Board WEDNESDAY, October 14, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 9, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS:   Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2020-018 Ricardo Vasquez Site Plan Review – for the Creation of an Accessory Apartment in a pre-existing garage 257.-2-44.112 3743 […]

Planning Board Agenda for September 9th Meeting

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY, September 9, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 12, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS: Merge with SEQR: P-2020-013 John and Gysbertha Sibley Merge 265.-1-5.6/265.-1-5.7, 282 Strackville Rd., Schuyler Falls, NY 12985 Merge with […]

Lyons Road subdivision plans approved

By John T. Ryan   Peru – By this time next year, four families will hopefully be moving into new housing in Peru. At its July 8th meeting, the Peru Planning Board approved Plattsburgh Housing Outlet’s application to develop a 4-lot, 8.6-acre subdivision on the Lyons Road.   Michelle LaBounty and her husband Eric operate […]

Bear Swamp Rd. Residential Development Continues

By John T. Ryan Peru – Davey Commons is officially open. The first tenants moved into one fourplex a few days ago. The second fourplex should be complete by August 1st.  Davey Commons is located on Davey Drive, adjacent to Peru’s new Courthouse and just off the Bear Swamp Rd.  Last year The Town of […]

Planning Board Agenda includes Minor Subdivision applications at 832 Norrisville Rd., 88 Garrow Rd., Lyons Rd. and a Site Plan Review for a Farmer’s Market at 2 Gorman Way

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU   1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of June 10, 2020 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) 6. APPLICATIONS:   1. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2020-006 […]

Planning Board Applications For 635 Fuller Rd, 179 Barney Downs Rd., 146 Dashnaw Rd.

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 11, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS: 1. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2019-034 Glen LaMoy 2-Lot Minor Subdivision  281.-1-32.112 635 Fuller Rd. Peru, […]

3-Plex Planned For Elm Street

By John T. Ryan Peru – This fall Peru residents should see a new three-unit apartment under construction at 58 Elm St. The Peru Planning Board approved conceptual plans for the property at at Wednesday, March 11, 2020 meeting. Magnolia Properties owner Allen Turner told the Board that he would comply with all town requirements […]

Peru Town Hall, Water & Sewer and Highway Department closed to visitors until further notice.

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 8, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Major Subdivision of Phase II with SEQR: P-2005-032 Winter Lane, LLC Major Subdivision – Final as built Review of Phase II 279.-1-27 Mannix Rd. and Washington St. Peru, NY 12972 […]

Workshop to determine if a solar farm ordinance is needed – Public encouraged to attend.

Other important topics: Meeting time to change $20K grant awarded Planning and Zoning Board chairs and vice-chairs approved Highway Dept. employee comp. time OK Back-up generator for Town Hall By John T. Ryan At the Peru Town Board’s January 13, 2020 meeting Zoning Board of Appeals Liaison Rick Barber told the Board that the Zoning […]

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied – An Opinion by John Ryan

Peru – The accompanying photo depicts the scene at the January 15th Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting. The Board, an applicant seeking a use variance to start a new business, his attorney and several of his supporters were present. By law the Zoning Board should have five members; however a resignation resulted in it currently […]

Major Peru Projects Get A Go-Ahead

By John T. Ryan Peru – Two major development projects will hopefully move forward in 2020 following the Wednesday, January 8th Planning Board meeting. Winter Lane LLC developers of the Orchard View subdivision on Washington Street received approval to move forward with its plans to develop 13 new homes southwest of the existing homes. Winter […]

Maplefields and Orchard View Plan Major Peru Investments

By John T. Ryan Investors continue to believe in Peru’s future. On Wednesday, January 8th, the Planning Board will consider two proposals that should fuel Peru’s residential and commercial growth. The Planning Board agenda includes R.L. Vallee’s plan to replace its current Maplefields building at 654 Bear Swamp Rd. with a new building. The Town […]

AGENDA Planning Board WEDNESDAY, January 8, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 11, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Major Subdivision of Phase II with SEQR: P-2005-032 Winter Lane, LLC Major Subdivision – Final Plan Review of Phase II 279.-1-27 Mannix Rd. and Washington St. Peru, NY 12972 2. […]

Planning Board Agenda for Wednesday, November 13, 2019

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 9, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2019-029 Keith Bushey Site Plan Review – Motorcycle, ATV, and Snowmobile Repair & Consignment Sales 270.-1-7.1 530 Lapham Mills Rd. Peru, NY 12972 2. Site […]