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AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals, WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024@ 7:00 PM

Tesla plans charging stations adjacent to Stewart’s AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals, WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024@ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 20, 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2024-009 Area Variance: 13foot 3 inches side setback for placement of car […]

AGENDA Zoning Board of Appeals , WEDNESDAY March 20, 2024@ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 20, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS: Z2024-08 AreaVariance John Andre, 279.2.1-38,  7 Washington St                                                […]

Peru has experience with A Canine Gem

In 2021, A Canine Gem Rescue Inc. operated a dog kennel on Bear Swamp Rd. in Peru. Dog Control Officer Bob Guynup, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Peru Town Court enforced the zoning law, which did not permit a dog kennel in that location, forcing the facility to close. A growing accounting practice […]

JCEO to staff Peru office, replacing Cook Rd. bridge to be advertised. board leaders reappointed and more

As of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, the JCEO will be staffing its office in the Peru Town Hall. Personnel shortages resulted in the office being closed for the past few weeks. Rihanna Warren will be the new Peru JCEO Coordinator. The board will advertise bids to replace a small bridge on Cook Rd. Only one […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals, WEDNESDAY December 20, 2023@ 7:00 PM, TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of November 15, 2023 minutes ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING/ELECTIONS CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT

Will Peru hire an experienced professional to update its zoning ordinance?

By John T Ryan Peru – It’s time to hire a professional to update Peru’s zoning ordinance. That’s the message Planning Board member Ali Webbinaro delivered to the Peru Town Board at an October budget workshop and on November 14 at the board’s special meeting to adopt the 2024 town budget. Noting that she was […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY November 15, 2023@ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of July 19, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2023-088 Use Variance Hans and Pamela Michielen 267.-3-1 Clark Rd ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT

School Street structure demolished

Peru – July 10, 2023. Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup watched as the 5 School Street house fell today. Guynup issued code violations over several years and brought the issue to Peru Town Court. Finally, the Town Board took the many required legal steps to demolish the building. Because the building was in disrepair and […]

AGENDA Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY June 21, 2023@ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of May 17, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS:Tim and Monica LaPier 257.3-3 53 Arnold Rd, 1. Z2023-083 Side Setback Variance ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT  

Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country?

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AGENDA Peru Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023@ 7:00 PM

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 19, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS: Z2023-081 relief area variance, rear and side setback   Wayne Plumadore   270.-1-53.2   200 Bear Swamp Rd Z2023-082 relief area variance for front setback     Timothy Doty     255.-2-20     […]

AGENDA Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023@ 7:00 PM

23 Maiden Lane and 388 Calkins Road applications on the agenda TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 15, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2023-079  Area Variance- relief from two front setbacks           Cory Barton           […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

McIntosh Drive pool variance on the agenda TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of Dec 21, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2023-078        Area Variance for Pool                                    […]

Here’s a 2023 New Year’s Resolution idea for you

Consider becoming an alternate member of either Peru’s Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board. Each board has a full complement of members at present; however, if more than one member isn’t able to attend a meeting, a board might have to delay action on essential agenda items. Delays discourage applicants, sometimes add extra […]

Peru Zoning Boad Oct. 2022 Meeting Minutes

Final ZB Oct minutes

AGENDA Zoning Board of Appeals – WEDNESDAY,  December 21, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  October 19, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS:                                                 1.   Z2022-075         […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY,  October 19, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  July 20, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS:                                                 1.   Z2022-074         […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY,  September 21, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  July 20, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2022-073 with SEQRA                                             NY RSA 2 Cellular Partnership   […]

AGENDA – Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

CALL MEETING TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL, APPROVAL of April 20, 2022 minutes, OPEN FLOOR APPLICATIONS:   Z2022-071 Area Variance   Jason Chamberlain 280.-2-19 707 Telegraph Rd Peru, NY 12972   Z2022-072 Special Use Permit with SEQRA   T-Mobile NorthEast LLC 276.-2-2 159 Peasleeville Rd Peru, NY 12972   ANY FURTHER BUSINESS   […]

Adirondack Park Agency members confirmed by Senate

Source: Adirondack Park Agency members confirmed by Senate

AGENDA Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY,  April 20, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 19, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Ricky Bruce #Z2022-066 Area Variance 269.-1-21 6-foot relief from side setback 3441 State Route 22 Peru, NY ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:                        […]

Local governments slam Hochul housing plan | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Local governments slam Hochul housing plan | News | pressrepublican.com

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, January 19, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October and November minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2021-060 Use Variance Ryan Darby Use Variance Warehouse/Distribution 258.-1-18 Rock Rd Z2021-063 Area Variance Jeff LaValley Area Variance 281-2-2 89 Bear Swamp Road 7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:                                        Chairman/Vice Chairman elections CEO […]

Miami developer defends Jay resort proposal | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Miami developer defends Jay resort proposal | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

December Peru Zoning Board Meeting Canceled

Based on a directive from the Town Board and the recent Covid-19 outbreak in our town, the decision has been made to cancel the December Zoning Board meeting.