Sean Meenan

This Access Management Plan for the Town and Village of Victor provides a comprehensive framework for coordinating the planning, regulation, and design of access between roadways and land development. It aims to enhance mobility and safety, reduce congestion, support economic growth, and ensure the proper design and spacing of access facilities. Key principles include establishing roadway classification, limiting direct access to major roadways, providing supporting street systems, preserving functional areas of intersections, and designing facilities to accommodate all users including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit.

The meeting involved reviewing and approving resolutions and public hearings for variance requests. The Board approved amendments to the resolution for the GOOD LIFE COLLECTIVE application concerning a Retail Cannabis Dispensary, primarily addressing case law citations and distance measurements in the resolution document. For the FLX DOG application, seeking an area variance for a kennel operation on less than two acres and to install a fence, the Board discussed site control documentation, specifically a reciprocal easement and operating agreement from 1989, and the applicant ultimately withdrew the request for the fence. Conditions for the FLX DOG approval included proper disposal of animal waste off-site and the continuation of the 1989 reciprocal easement. The final major item was the PHOENIX MILLS application, seeking an amendment to a previous variance to allow lighting in an approved pergola. Significant discussion focused on the fact that lighting was specifically prohibited in the original variance approval, the community support gathered (noting that few petitioners were Victor residents), and the illumination levels. The applicant apologized for proceeding with installation without prior approval and promised to seek future approvals through the proper channels.

Key discussion topics included the Director of Parks and Recreation Summary review and an update on the Recreation Center, for which there was no update. The committee reviewed the DRP Playground Replacement 2026 project, noting it will remain on the agenda until completion. Regarding Brace Road usage, plans were discussed to survey the property for gravel parking lot layout, an RC track, and a disc golf course once weather permits. Updates were provided on Fischer's Park Improvements (none) and Dryer Rd Park Improvements, specifically pursuing manmade take-offs and landings for a Jump Line and working towards a paved Pump Track and kids bicycle playground. Membership structure was reviewed, highlighting a vacant Village member position and inquiries about age limitations for voting members. Future 2026 initiatives included gathering community input for the adjacent lot to the P&R facility (e.g., turf field house, pool, indoor ice rink) and kicking off Phase 1 improvements for Brace Road usage (gravel lot, RC track, disc golf), with potential future phases involving Little League and pickleball stakeholders.

Key discussions included a review of the Treasurer's Report and year-end expenditures, noting a surplus of $24,746 to be rolled into the capital reserve. Budget concerns were raised regarding the growing reserve and potential reduction in the 2026 budget request. Future expenses identified include roof replacements for the Stirnie Pavilion and W Pond boathouse, and ongoing tree maintenance, which has increased. Projects authorized or discussed involved starting tree removal in parking lots, surveying invasive species, identifying aquatic life with potential management needs, and implementing reflective numbering on trails for emergency response. The Board also addressed Park History by planning weatherproof historical plaques near the East Pond Boathouse and confirmed the nomination of the same officers as the previous year, including consultation plans for legal counsel and payroll services.

The meeting included a Pledge of Allegiance and scheduled public hearings. One public hearing concerned the FAIRWAYS application, requesting approval to retain two existing project entry sign lights due to potential non-compliance with regulations regarding light reflection, trespass, and aiming angles. Another item involved the CENTOLA application, which is seeking an area variance for construction within 100 feet of a wetland and was tabled pending a determination from DEC.