Author: Robert Seem

Notice of Planning Board Public Hearing 5/26/2020

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Tyre Planning Board will convene a Public Hearing May 26, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the Tyre Town Municipal Building located at 1082 Gravel Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 to review an application for an Amended Site Plan Review submitted by Martin’s Honey Farm and Meadery, LLC (Applicant) located at 2981 State Routes 5&20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (Tax Map # 17-1-06.11).  The public will only be able to access the meeting remotely by video or telephone.  Please consult the Town of Tyre website (www.tyreny.com) or call the town office (315-835-0206) for details.  On March 24, 2020 the Planning Board approved an application for a 1920 sq. ft. addition to expand distillery operations.  The Applicant amended the approved plan to move the new building 14 feet to the east.  Under Town of Tyre Local Law #2 of 2015, Site Plan Review, an amended site plan review application must be presented in a public hearing.  Under State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR Part 617, the project has been determined to be Type II and thus does not require environmental review.  Application detail can be viewed during normal business hours at the Tyre Town Municipal Building.
Robert Seem, Chairman, Town of Tyre Planning Board

Planning Board Alternate Member Vacancy

The Tyre Planning Board seeks an interested citizen of the Town of Tyre and is of voting age who wishes to serve as an alternative member of the Planning Board.  This is a new position in which the Alternate Member will vote on actions by the Board when a regular member of the Planning Board is absent.  The Alternate Member is expected to attend all meetings of the Planning Board (usually monthly on the 4th Tuesday) and remain up to date on agenda items.  As with regular members, the Alternate Member is required to complete four (4) hours of training annually.  This is a paid position with annual compensation of $1,300.  Citizens interested in issues dealing with the future development of the Town of Tyre and wishing to serve this community are encouraged to seek additional information and make their interest known by contacting Ms Karen Birch, Administrative Assistant in the Town of Tyre, at 315 835-0206 or adminassistant@tyreny.com.

Band Hall Committee Seeks More Members

The Tyre Band Hall Committee seeks more members to help in the final outfitting of the Band Hall, located at 616 Lamb Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, as a community center and event facility for citizen of Tyre.  The final stages of redevelopment of the Band Hall are being completed, but use activities (e.g. euchre games, community parties, scheduled use by individuals or families) guidelines, rules and acceptable uses need to be developed.  The committee also monitors the building use.  The committee meets on an as needed basis.  Any Tyre citizen interested in joining the committee or seeking more information should contact Ms Karen Birch, Administrative Assistant in the Town of Tyre, at 315 835-0206 or adminassistant@tyreny.com.