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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.

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, November 17, 2021 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 20, 2021 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Appeal of Code Enforcement Officer decision of  Hobby Farm  at Tax Map Parcel 281.-2-2                                                Z2021-063 Jeff LaValley 89 Bear Swamp Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: Discussion about Zoning Code […]

New Dog Rescue Facility Appeals Code Enforcement Officer’s Decision

Peru – Oct. 6, 2021 – The Press Republican reports today in its Public Notice section that the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on the following matters on October 20, 2021 at 7 p.m. in the Peru Town Hall.   Applicant A. Canine Gem Rescue Inc. seeks an appeal of […]

Controversial Essex code officer to step down at the end of the year | Sun Community News ESSEX 

Even former Governor Geroge Pataki spoke. Source: Controversial Essex code officer to step down at the end of the year | Sun Community News ESSEX | After a meeting that lasted nearly six hours, the Essex Town Board asked for the resignation of Code Officer Jay White, who had polarized the town with a by-t

Rabideau’s townhouse plan faces friction from neighbors | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Rabideau’s townhouse plan faces friction from neighbors | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of February 17, 2021 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATION: Area Variance with SEQR: Z-2020-055 Dean and Kimberly Lincoln Area Variance – for a 15 foot rear setback variance for the placement of a pool 267.-1-6.3 […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting

MARCH 8, 2021 @ 6:00 PM   1. Call Meeting To Order   2. Pledge of Allegiance   3. Roll Call   4. 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)   5. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the […]

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, February 17, 2021 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 16, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATION: Area Variance with SEQR: Z-2020-054 Alicia Eseltine Area Variance – for a 35-foot front setback variance for a 12 x 24 deck 270.-1-25 434 Lapham Mills Rd. Peru, NY […]

Planning and Zoning Boards Will Not Meet In January

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

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS –  WEDNESDAY, December 16, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

River Rd. and Twin Creek Drive Variance Requests 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of October 21, 2020 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) 6. APPLICATION: 1. Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2020-051 Brian Stefanick Use Variance – the applicant seeks to […]

Town of Peru – October 2020 Department Reports

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW DEPT. REPORTS OCT. 2020

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88623450436?pwd=WGQ1V2tDbFp2bUoyZTg0NGlHZzkxQT09 Meeting ID: 886 2345 0436 Passcode: 863709 TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 2, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2020-051 Brian Stefanick Use Variance – the applicant seeks to allow […]

Town Board approves solar energy regulations, historic monument to be moved and much more

By John T. Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board passed Town Law #1 of 2020 at its Monday, September 14th meeting. The law is modeled after a law enacted by the Town of Plattsburgh.  Incorporated into the Zoning Law, it regulates large solar energy installations. The Peru Gazette asked for a brief overview of […]

AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING – LOCAL LAW #1 FOR 2020

SOLAR ENERGY AND EQUIPMENT   SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 – 5:45 PM     1. Call Meeting To Order   2. Pledge of Allegiance   3. Roll Call   4. MOTION: To Open the Public Hearing.   5. DISCUSSION: Community Input and Questions   6. MOTION: To Close the Public Hearing.   7. MOTION: Adjourn

Agenda – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of Wednesday, August 19th

  Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354195052?pwd=M3I2U3Y2S2JabTl3UVY3eU9aa0p2Zz09 Meeting ID: 873 5419 5052 Passcode: 001100 WEDNESDAY, August 19, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of July 15, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATION:   Area Variance: Z-2020-050                         Catherine […]

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of February 19, 2020 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) 6. APPLICATION:   1. Area Variance: Z-2020-049 Brett Baker Area Variance – to convert the existing property to a Two-Family Dwelling. In the Hamlet Zoning […]

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 […]

Agenda includes area variance at 25 Pleasant St.

Agenda – Town of Peru Board of Zoning Appeals  WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of February 19, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2020-049                         Brett Baker Area Variance – […]

Peru VFW serving St. Pat’s Boiled Dinner with music

What:    St. Patrick’s Sunday  Boiled Dinner & Music Only $10.00 Country Band Music Only – Cover Charge $5.00 When:  Sunday, March 15th          Dinner Noon – 2 p.m Music by “The Country Band”     1 – 4 p.m. Where:  Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 710 Pleasant St, Peru, NY Why:     Proceeds benefit veterans