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Resident urges review of Foxfire event‑venue permitting after heavy traffic, road erosion complaints
Summary
A Shandaken resident told the board the Foxfire event venue is producing heavy trucks and film crews that are eroding a 1.5‑lane road and causing flooding; the commenter said the town lacks a copy of the 2015 special permit and asked the board to revisit permit conditions and consider traffic mitigation such as a radar sign.
A resident raised repeated concerns at the public‑comment period about heavy traffic and erosion from Foxfire, an event‑focused venue that the commenter said operates multiple weddings and film shoots.
"The heavy traffic from this event venue is causing the road to erode much faster," the resident said, describing repeated truck traffic, a large film production day with tractor trailers and vans, and worsening flooding onto the property. The speaker said no town copy appears to exist of the 2015 special permit for Foxfire and asked whether the planning board or town could reopen the permit to review conditions.
Supervisor Mansfield responded that the town's recorded hearing is available on YouTube and that there were conditions noted there: "Well, there are conditions, I think, that are on the YouTube. The complete meeting is still recorded," Mansfield said. Board members discussed practical steps in response to traffic and safety concerns, including borrowing a mobile radar sign from the county. Kevin, the town park liaison, said he would "reach out to Chad" to find a radar unit that does not require permanent installation.
The resident asked the town to ask Foxfire to disclose how many events — weddings, film shoots and other gatherings — it is hosting, and to ensure the town has enforceable permit conditions. Board members said the planning board and the town lawyer would review the matter and the comprehensive‑plan conversations would continue to address development and property protections.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 1516; topfinish SEG 1814.
Speakers quoted: Resident (public commenter), Supervisor Mansfield, Kevin (park liaison).
