Suffern board sets July 14 public hearing for proposed auto repair at 14 Wade Ave

The Village of Suffern Board of Trustees voted to set a public hearing on July 14 for a special-permit application to operate an auto repair business at 14 Wade Avenue.

The village attorney told the board that the application had been referred to the County Department of Planning and the Village Planning Board for review and recommendations and recommended setting a public hearing in the July meeting. "The village board has had an application for a special permit, for 14 Wade Avenue for an auto repair business. It's been referred to the County Department of Planning and the Village Planning Board for the review and recommendations that's been received, and so at this time I think it'd be appropriate to set a public hearing for the July meeting," the attorney said.

Trustee Corey moved to set the public hearing and Trustee Osman seconded. The board scheduled the hearing for the regular meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7 p.m.; the motion passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: a special-permit public hearing gives neighbors and other stakeholders an opportunity to comment before the board takes any land-use or permit action; the transcript recorded no public comments on this item at the meeting.

Discussion vs. decision: the attorney presented background and recommended a hearing (discussion); the board formally set the hearing date (decision).

Next steps: the Planning Department and Village Planning Board reviews will proceed and the board will hear public comment at the July 14 meeting; no additional materials or deadlines were specified in the transcript.