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Canaryville opens public hearing, updates commercial permitted uses and approves Rogalski property closing funds
Summary
The Canaryville Town Board opened and closed a public hearing on proposed updates to commercial permitted and conditional uses, adopted an ordinance to amend those uses, and approved paying the town's share of closing costs for the Rogalski property purchase.
The Canaryville Town Board opened a public hearing Nov. 13 to review proposed changes to permitted and conditional uses in the community commercial zone and heard staff and resident questions before closing the hearing and moving to adopt the related ordinance.
Heidi, the town clerk, walked the board through the proposed permitted uses, saying: “These will be the permitted uses that will be allowed in the community commercial zone,” and listing uses that include single-family residences, home occupations, museums, auto service and short-term vacation rentals under 30 days. She also identified a set of conditional uses—such as bakeries and restaurants, appliance and computer repair shops, RV parks, parking lots with amenities and wedding venues—that would require special conditions because of site features or location.
A resident asked why the town would remove a property from commercial designation; Heidi answered that the town is purchasing the Rogalski parcel and intends to place a conservancy easement with the state for park and recreation use, which would remove that parcel from commercial zoning.
After closing the hearing, a motion was made to adopt an ordinance described in the discussion as 11-13-2025 to amend permitted uses. The board proceeded with a roll-call-style vote during that exchange and members recorded votes in favor.
Separately, the board approved the town's share of closing costs for the Rogalski purchase. Meeting discussion laid out the figures: a contract price of $805,000, a state grant of $775,000, and prior earnest money of $5,000, leaving the town responsible for about $25,600.95 plus title fees. To cover potential small increases in closing costs, the board authorized writing a check up to approximately $26,695.
The board directed staff to finalize ordinance wording and confirmed that additional procedural steps (including any required attorney review) would proceed as the documents are finalized. The hearing record and the motion on the ordinance will be reflected in the town's codified ordinances when processed.
