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Resident allowed to clean up pile; board says ongoing business requires planning-board approval
Summary
A resident asked to clean and demonstrate reclaimed concrete/limestone on a parcel; the town board agreed cleanup of existing material is allowed but told the resident that operating an ongoing crushing business would require an application and likely a special-use permit to the planning board.
A resident asked the town board for permission to clean up material on a private parcel and to demonstrate using reclaimed concrete and limestone for local projects, saying reclaimed material “is much cheaper” and could save the town money on trucking and fill costs. The resident acknowledged mistakes in an earlier attempt and said, “I’m trying to show people what it can do.”
Town officials told the speaker the town is willing to allow the resident to clean up what is already on site but not to accept new material without formal approval. A board member said the parameters for any ongoing operation are governed by local zoning rules (section 520 was cited) and that running a business would require an application to the planning board.
Officials asked the resident to provide a start date for brushing, a dust-suppression plan and photos of the site so staff can inspect progress. The board suggested daytime equipment hours (discussion centered on roughly 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), a Saturday window that avoids early-morning disturbance (members suggested not before 9 a.m.) and no Sunday work out of respect for nearby residents.
The board also emphasized the difference between a one-time cleanup and a commercial operation. Members said a special-use permit would allow the planning board to set limits — for example, hours of operation, tonnage limits, and conditions such as a dealer’s license where applicable. The board requested a progress report at the next regular meeting (target date suggested in discussion: July 13).
