The Peru Gazette

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By John T. Ryan  The deteriorating  39 Bend Street property looked much better late Wednesday after Town of Peru Highway personnel cleaned up the property and laid down topsoil. No action was taken on the house because it has been deemed unsafe to enter to conduct asbestos testing.  The Town Board expects Clinton County to […]

Main Street Project at Standstill Truck Purchase Approved Town Clerk Doing an “Excellent Job”  Confidentially Reporting Zoning/Code Violations And More  Peru – Peru Town Counselors planned to accept Main Street project bids at their June 11, 2018 meeting; instead they rejected the one bid received because it exceeded project’s estimated cost. Alternatives are being discussed […]

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 @ 7:00 PM – TOWN OF PERU, CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 21, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2018-030 Rulfs Orchard LLC Area Variance – Convert the existing property to a Two-Family Dwelling. In the Hamlet Zoning District, 8,000 sq. […]

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 21, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-032 Magnolia Property Development Use Variance – Construct (2) Two Family Dwellings 269.-2-29.26/269.-2-29.27/269.-2-29.28 Dashnaw Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER […]

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS,  WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2018 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER… 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of January 17, 2018 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATION: a.i.1. Area Variance: Z-2018-030 Rulfs Orchard LLC Area Variance – Needs a 225 […]

The Peru Town Board held a brief meeting on Monday, December 29, 2017. Highlights included: Several end of year fund transfers. Acceptance of the resignation of longtime Zoning Board Member/Chairman Robin Bashaw. Appointment of Sean Lukas to the Zoning Board. Tabling of a financial software contract with Logics Solutions LLC. Approval of purchasing a new […]

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, December 20, 2017 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 20, 2017 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: Election of Board Members Chairperson Vice Chairperson Reappointment of Timothy St. Pierre for another 7 year term. […]

By John T. Ryan After a brief discussion the board decided to look into implementing a complete smoking ban on town property. Supervisor Glushko commented, “I think it’s a good idea especially with all the kids in our community. They need a good example.” Councilman Brandy McDonald commented, “Vaping is getting worse.” A Champlain Valley […]

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, September 20, 2017 @ 7:00 PM, PERU TOWN HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of July 19, 2017 and August 16, 2017 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2017-027 James Rock Area Variance – Porch/Deck 282 Bear Swamp Rd. Peru, NY 12972 […]