Rick Walczak

The Town Board conducted a Public Hearing on the proposed Town of Chautauqua/Village of Mayville Joint Comprehensive Plan. The Town board approved minor edits to the plan recommended by the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development as well as minor changes made by Pashek MTR and approved by all members of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The Proposed Town of Chautauqua/Village of Mayville Joint Comprehensive Plan was adopted.

The Town of Chautauqua Zoning Board of Appeals convened to discuss several cases. The first case involved an appeal for new construction requiring a variance for lot size and side yard setback distance. The second case focused on the appeal for the establishment of a Planned Unit Development (PUD), requiring a Special Use Permit, with discussions around the site plan, potential traffic impact, water usage, and community concerns regarding the project's effect on the neighborhood's character. The board decided to keep the case open for further review at the next meeting.

This Joint Implementable Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Chautauqua and Village of Mayville outlines a community-driven vision for the next decade. The plan focuses on four key areas: Economic Vitality, Community Livability and Housing, Land Use & Development, and Mobility & Access. It aims to guide future planning, address challenges, leverage community assets, and provides specific strategies and action steps for implementation to foster a thriving and sustainable community.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting included discussions and actions on two main cases. The first case involved an appeal for the construction of an extension of an existing deck within Willow Tree Point, which was approved after receiving approval from the Willow Tree Point HOA. The second case was an informational review of an updated site plan for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) by Ellicott Development Corp LLC on the former Golf Course property; no action was taken, but the board reviewed changes to the plan, including reductions in building sizes and density, and increased green space. The meeting also addressed community questions and concerns about traffic, density, and the project's impact on the surrounding area.

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed three cases. The first case involved a request for an area variance for a pole barn, which was approved with conditions. The second case concerned a special use permit for boat storage buildings, which was recommended to go to the Town Board for a public hearing. The third case was an update on the Sunset View project, with discussions about a proposed local law amendment to allow commercial establishments within a Planned Unit Development (PUD); the board withheld their recommendation pending the Town Board's decision on the local law.