by susansiegel4yorktown | Jun 18, 2025
Tree mitigation. The issue of what should constitute mitigation for removing trees was the major issue in a public hearing for a stormwater permit and tree permit for a single house off Saw Mill River Road. Thirty three trees will have to be removed. While the...
by susansiegel4yorktown | Jun 4, 2025
Solar Law. Although listed on the agenda for a “decision statement,” without any discussion the Board put off voting on a proposed law that would have banned large scale ground mounted solar farms in residential zones as a permitted main use. Supervisor Lachterman...
by susansiegel4yorktown | May 21, 2025
Accessory Dwelling Units.( See Town Board, May 6, 2025.) The Board unanimously adopted the amended law. Battery Storge/BESS. In a 4-1 the Board adopted the amended law that bans Tier 2 BESS systems. Councilwoman Siegel voted against the ban explaining that safety...
by susansiegel4yorktown | May 14, 2025
AMS (800 East Main Street (See Town Board, February 25, 2025.) In a series of 4-1 votes, the Board accepted the SEQRA Findings Statement, amended the RSP-2 zone to allow the main building to be 55 feet instead of 45 feet, and then rezoned the AMS parcel to the...
by susansiegel4yorktown | Apr 16, 2025
AMS rezoning (800 East Main Street). (See Town Board February 25, 2025.) The Board acknowledged receipt of the draft SEQRA Findings Statement for the requested rezoning. Before the Board can vote on the rezoning application, the Board will have to vote to formally...
by susansiegel4yorktown | Apr 9, 2025
Solar Law. The Board referred out for comment proposed amendments to the current law. The major change is a ban on large scale ground mounted solar farms in all residential districts. Large scale ground mounted solar farms will continue to be banned as a primary use...
