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Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of June 10, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of May 30, 2019 MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports) Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Set a Public Hearing Date […]

Agenda – Public Hearing on Zoning Law Update

MAY 13, 2019 6:45 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:       To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions MOTION:      To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION:        Adjourn Here is a copy of the proposed Local Law: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #________ of […]

TOWN OF PERU NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 25, 2019, the Town Board duly passed a resolution under Section 20 of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, proposing that the town adopt Local Law # 1of 2019 that provides for the use of and payment for professionals and other Town […]

Zoning Board Agenda for May 15

WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2019 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 17, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Expansion/Change of a Nonconforming Use: Z-2019-040 Richard Harwood Expansion/Change of a Nonconforming Use – to construct a 2,560 sq. ft. addition to an existing […]

Zoning Board Approves Stewart’s Variance Request

April 18, 2019 Peru – Last night the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals approved Stewart’s Shops request for a variance to construct a new 3,856 square ft. convenience store. Peru’s Zoning law restricts convenience stores in the hamlet to 2,500 sq. ft.; however, a variance can be granted if the benefit to the community prevails […]

Agenda – Zoning Board of Appeals

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 20, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2019-039 Stewart’s Shops Corp. Area Variance – of 1,356 sq. ft. for a new convenience store exceeding the 2,500 sq. ft. commercial […]

Plan Presented for New Stewart’s Shop

By John T. Ryan Peru – Stewart’s plans to build a new shop in Peru this summer, but only time will tell if it’s going to happen this year. The Saratoga-based company must secure the approval of both the Zoning Board and Planning Board before proceeding.   At the March 20, 2019 Zoning Board meeting […]

Approved Minutes of February 25th Public Hearing

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney;.  Also present were […]

Peru Town Board Meeting Report

By John T. Ryan Zoning Map Change Approved; New IT Specialist Hired; Snowplow Insurance Allowance Learned; Six to eight applicants to be Interviewed for Water/Sewer Department Position; Washington Street Road Acceptance Still on Hold; NYS Silent on Main Street Upgrade Project Requests Peru – The Peru Town Board meeting of Monday, February 25, 2019 was […]

New Peru Stewart’s Store on Zoning Board’s Agenda

Stewart’s Shops Corp. Area Variance – of 856 sq. ft. for a convenience store exceeding the 3,000 sq. ft. allowance in the Hamlet Zoning District AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 19, 2018 […]

Agenda For Town Board Public Hearing

ZONING MAP UPDATE FEBRUARY 25, 2019 6:45 PM Editor’s Note: The Zoning Map “UPDATE” involves changing the zoning classification of property east of the Peru Town Court from commercial to neighborhood commercial, thereby permitting the construction of 4 ea. 4-plexes adjacent to a proposed Davey Drive extension. Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll […]

No Zoning Meeting This Month

There will not be a Peru Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on February 20, 2019.  

AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING ZONING MAP UPDATE

Town of Peru, Peru Town Hall – FEBRUARY 25, 2019, 6:45 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION: Community Input and Questions MOTION: To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION: Adjourn

Solar Farm Plan Takes A Step Forward

At its December 19, 2018 meeting the Town of Peru Zoning Board approved by a 3 to 2 vote the Hamilton famly’s application for a use variance to construct a solar farm on the Mannix Road east of the Hamilton Funeral Home. The proposal will still have to be considered by the Peru Planning Board. […]

Zoning Board December Agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, December 19, 2018 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 17, 2018 minutes & November 28, 2018 meeting. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 2. Area Variance: Z-2018-038 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: 1. Election […]

Peru Town, Zoning and Planning Board December Meeting Dates

Town Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 10th, 2018 at 7:00 PM Town Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 27th, 2018 at 7:00 PM Town Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 31st, 2018 at 7:00 PM Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for December 19th, 2018 at 7:00 PM AGENDA Planning Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December […]

Solar Farm and Babbie Museum on Board’s Agenda

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, December 19, 2018 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 17, 2018 minutes & November 28, 2018 meeting. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS: 1. Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Apex Solar Power Use Variance – construct a […]

Agenda – Zoning Board of Appeals for Wednesday, November 28, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 17, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing for the continuation of Z-2018-037 APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Apex Solar Power Use Variance – construct a 2.7 megawatt ground mount solar array 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY […]

REVISED AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 15, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Apex Solar Power Use Variance – construct a 2.7 megawatt ground mount solar array 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

Solar Farm Under Consideration

By John T. Ryan Peru – On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an application for a use variance requested by Neil and Patricia Hamilton at 286 Mannix Rd. The application depicts solar panels installed on a 12.75 acres of land on the north side of […]

Mannix Road Solar Farm Use Variance on Zoning Board’s October Agenda

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM, TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 15, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Patricia & Neil Hamilton Use Variance – Solar Farm 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 […]

Zoning Board August Agenda

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, August 15, 2018 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of July 18, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2018-036 Jason Poynter Area Variance – To place an above ground pool in the front yard setback, 9 […]

Zoning Board Has Two Items on July Agenda

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, July 18, 2018 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 18, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2018-034 Dale McKee Area Variance – Relief of Side Setback of 25 feet. Seeking a Variance of 10 […]

2018 Building Activity Increases

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Peru Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup has been busy during the first 6 months of 2018. As of July 1st his office has processed 103 building permits, a 43% increase over last year’s 72 permits at the same point in time.   A building permit is required prior to […]

July Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda for 6 Jane Lane and 561 Fuller Road

WEDNESDAY, July 18, 2018 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 18, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2018-034 Dale McKee Area Variance – Relief of Side Setback of 25 feet. Seeking a Variance of 10 feet on a side […]