Jason, representing Science of the Soul, presented a special‑use application for a 34‑acre parcel on Hartley Road to provide off‑site parking for the organization’s annual national event. The applicant said the new lot would replace parking at Strong Farm and could provide roughly 930 spaces; the use would be limited to the once‑a‑year event.

Town staff and board members noted the use is not in the town’s use table and, because it is an unlisted use, the town board can consider a special permit. Planner/consultant Sean’s memo identified items needing follow‑up, including DOT involvement for curb cuts and driveway spacing, site drainage and potential Army Corps wetland areas. Board members recommended conditions limiting the lot to event overflow parking, and agreed that Strong Farm’s previous approval should be rescinded if this lot is approved to avoid duplicative large parking areas.

The board took no final action on the permit tonight; it will refer the application to outside agencies, require a long‑form SEQR environmental review and return the application with agency comments and required revisions.