Event space and future homes | Source: Griffin Family
April 22. By Dave Vieser. An event venue planned for Nantz Road received a chilly reception from five different residents at the Town Board’s April 21 meeting. They urged the board to deny the request from the Griffin family.
The former owners of the Griffin Bros. Tires, Wheels & Auto Repair chain had previously conducted several meetings with neighbors in their efforts to gain support for turning lakefront property on Nantz Road into an events venue.
However, those in attendance still urged the board to reject the application, with a special concern regarding traffic generated on Nantz Road by events at Ramsey Cove Park.
Quotable
“We’ve had drivers spin out on our lawn and pull out our pavers,” said neighbor Ken Miller,who has lived on Nantz Road for two years. “The police try their best but they cannot control this situation.”
Background
The project, located on 8.6 acres, includes converting two existing mansion-size homes into event space for weddings and corporate events. The proposal will also include a 6,000 square foot event tent space.
No decision was rendered at the meeting, but the proposal will next be considered by the Planning Board in the “June/July time frame.”
Cashmere
Later during the same meeting, the commissioners heard from applicants Adam and Irnya Jones who have filed the required rezoning paperwork for a project called Cashmere, a six-story condominium/mixed use building project proposed for the northwest corner of Jetton Road extension and Bethel Church Road.
This proposal didn’t fare much better as all four speakers urged the board to deny the rezoning. Particular attention was focused on the requested six story height, and that it might conflict with the town’s land development code. No decision was rendered and the required Planning Board hearing is expected to be held on June 9.
Other action
In other action the commissioners approved the annexation of several Mayes Road properties which would permit the construction of the Mayes Meadows Project.
