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8/26 ZLR: The Committee postponed the petition to allow time for the petitioner to discuss outdoor activities with the Town and the limitations on parking. Town Update: Ms. Fluke had a discussion with the Town regarding outdoor activities being allowed on the property and to allow the expansion of the property. The Town would allow the property to be expanded by 1-acre. The Town has also agreed to allow outdoor activities with the following provisions: Sunday through Thursday: Casual event gathering/activities will be allowed on the premises outside between the hours of 9:00am to 9:00pm. Examples of outside activities could include: o Wedding ceremony behind the barn with the backdrop to the open field o Guests visiting and talking (e.g. family reunion on summer day) o Picnic or meals on picnic tables behind the barn with the backdrop to the open field (e.g. anniversary celebration on a spring day) o Outdoor amplified sound shall be limited to no more than 90 min. per event and only between the hours of 9:00am to 9:00pm (e.g. outside wedding ceremony for the bride walking down the aisle) o Any formal music set-up would be inside the barn for the duration of the event(less the 90 min referenced above) Friday through Saturday: Casual event gathering/activities will be allowed on the premises outside between the hours of 9:00am to 11:00pm o Wedding ceremony behind the barn with the backdrop to the open field o Guests visiting and talking(e.g. family reunion on a summer day) o Picnic or meals on picnic tables behind the barn with the backdrop to the open field (e.g. anniversary celebration on a spring day) Amplified Sound o Outdoor amplified sound shall be limited to no more than 90 min per event and only between the hours of 9:00am to 9:00pm (e.g. outside wedding ceremony for the bride walking down the aisle) o Any formal music set-up would be inside the barn for the duration of the event(less the 90 min above would be set-up inside in the barn) Staff Update: The proposed expansion of the lot appears to address initial parking concerns for the property. The Town conditions appear to address concerns regarding outdoor entertainment activities. It is suggested that the petitioner prepare an updated parking layout show number of parking stalls. A maximum number of patrons should be placed on the facility given the limited parking area. Suggested conditions: 1) The petition shall be amended to allow expansion of the proposed B-1 Business District by 1-acre as presented on the revised zoning map. 2) A deed restriction shall recorded on the property with the following conditions: a. The land uses shall be limited to wedding events and meeting venues with outdoor activities. b. The outdoor activities shall be restricted as noted under the Town provisions regarding hours of operation and amplified sounds. c. Site plan approval shall be obtained from the Town Board prior to permits being issued for the project. d. Parking shall be prohibited on Hope Hollow Road for event parking.