NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to NYS Town Law, Article 16, Section 272-A, the Town Board of the Town of Rochester, will hold a public hearing on Amending the Town of Rochester Comprehensive Plan to include new appendices on March 23rd, 2021 commencing at 6:30PM via videoconference and teleconference, consistent with NYS Governor’s Executive Order 202.1 and successors addressing the COVID-19 virus.
The Town Board proposes to add the following reports as appendices
1. the Open Space Plan (2015) in its entirety
2. the Historic Resources Report (2008) in its entirety
3. the Natural Heritage Plan (NHP) pages 1 – 33
4. the Natural Heritage Plan (NHP) Appendix A: Conservation Open Area & Critical Environmental Areas Maps (pages 62 – 71)
5. the Natural Heritage Plan (NHP) Appendix B: Catskill Shawangunk Greenway Corridor (CSGC) Symposium Summary Report (pages 72 -76)
6. the Natural Heritage Plan (NHP) table of figures and details on working groups (pages 77 – 82)
The proposed additions are available for viewing online at http://townofrochester.ny.gov/public-notices/
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, Due to public health concerns, in-person attendance will not be permitted, however the public will be fully able to observe the meetings via computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device. The public may view the meeting proceedings via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ or listen via phone by calling
+1 929 205 6099, Meeting ID: 867 9597 1675, Password: 442918
Participants who wish to offer comment at the public hearing may do so in one of 4 ways.
1. On March 23, 2021 at 6:30pm speak at the public hearing by calling +1 929 205 6099,
Meeting ID: 867 9597 1675, Password: 442918
2. By mail to the Town Clerk Town of Rochester, Attn. Town Clerk, PO Box 65, Accord, NY 12404
3. Prior to 4:00pm March 23, 2021 written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk in person or via email to kgundberg@townofrochester.ny.gov
The video and teleconference will be recorded, and a transcript of the meetings will be made. Town Board meeting agendas will be available online in advance of the meeting at http://townofrochester.ny.gov/agendaminutes/town-board-agendas/
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