The board addressed several General Municipal Law referrals, including an area variance in the Village of Allegany, zoning amendments in the Village of Franklinville and the Town of Napoli to prohibit data and cryptocurrency centers, and additional frontage variance requests. Administrative reports were provided regarding department operations, grant applications including the Comprehensive Plan, and updates on ongoing community projects like the Onoville camp store and various infrastructure grants. Members also discussed upcoming trainings and relevant community events.
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The board discussed several municipal referrals, including a towing base station in Randolph, storage facilities in Yorkshire, and a bar/restaurant expansion in Great Valley. Several referrals concerning local laws for data centers and crypto mines were tabled for further legal discussion. Departmental reports covered updates on the state budget and Consolidated Funding Applications, progress on the Raise Grant trail design, Land Bank foreclosure auctions and housing study results, snowmobile mapping submissions, and the availability of training credits for members. Additionally, a member provided an update on the Randolph school budget re-vote and an upcoming arts and crafts festival.
May 7, 2026·Board meeting
Cattaraugus County Planning Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several General Municipal Law referrals, including a farm stand variance in Mansfield, a garage area variance in Mansfield, and a special use permit for a warehouse renovation in Allegany. Environmental and intergovernmental reviews were conducted, covering manufactured home community expansion in Arcade and funding requests for airport and infrastructure projects. Departmental reports detailed upcoming events, land bank training, agricultural district parcel submissions, and scholarship opportunities. Additionally, member recognition for a prestigious award and introductions of new personnel took place.
