The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru’s zoning law may be undergoing changes. At the Monday February 24, 2020 Town Board meeting Peru resident/Signs Now owner Kevin Soucia asked if Peru’s sign ordinances could be simplified. He said he erects signs in many area towns with few problems; however, Peru is the only town that […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – LALO Properties, LLC owned by Matt Murphy of Peru would like to purchase property owned by Rulfs Orchard LLC (the former location of Apple Blossom Florist) at 25 Pleasant Street for use as a temperature controlled self-storage facility. Peru’s zoning law permits self-storage facilities in some zoning districts but […]

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AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, February 19, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 15, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance: Z-2019-031 Rulfs Orchard, LLC/LALO Properties LLC Use Variance – for indoor self-storage units 280.1-8-16 25 Pleasant […]

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 […]

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 […]

Peru – On Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7 p.m. the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals will consider granting use variance for the former Apple Blossom Florist building at 25 Pleasant St.  Rulfs Orchard, LLC.  has signed a contract to sell the building to a buyer who would locate self-storage units inside the building. The […]

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 18, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance: Z-2019-031 Rulfs Orchard, LLC Use Variance – for self-storage units   280.1-8-16 25 Pleasant St. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:   CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 25, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2019-046 Glen Lamoy Area Variance – for a Flag and Key-Hole Lot 281.-1-32.112 635 Fuller Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:  Terry Mountain Project  CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday October 17, 2019 at the Peru 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.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; […]

WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2019 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 25, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2019-046 Glen Lamoy Area Variance – for a Flag and Key-Hole Lot 281.-1-32.112 635 Fuller Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: […]

By John T. Ryan In General News the Board:  Reversed its decision to award an $8,000 bid for material and installation of a roof at the Court House to New Image Roofing (Chad Rivers). The Board conditionally awarded the bid to Ron Hoy Construction at a price of $11,400.  Hoy will get the bid if […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of September 23, 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:  Wastewater Plant Clarifier Equipment Purchase. […]

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor-Excused, Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; […]

Peru – Peru has 20 more acres available for residential development as a result of action taken at the Peru Town Board’s August 26, 2019 Town Board Meeting. The Board unanimously approved changing the zoning classification of 20 acres of land adjacent to the Dashnaw Road and in close proximity to the Bear Swamp Road […]

Rescheduled from Sept. 18 to Sept. 25   CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of June 19, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION:   Area Variance: Z-2019-044 Scott Bouyea Area Variance – for a 12 foot front yard setback variance to construct a 24’ x 28’ garage 256.-3-2 George […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]