Victor meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Victor Town Board authorizes lease to fire district; planning board advances site plans

The Victor Town Board authorized a lease of town-owned facilities to the Victor Fire District at its Aug. 10 meeting, along with routine bill payments and a designation for animal shelter contributions. In other recent action, the Planning Board approved several site plans and tabled two items until Aug. 25.

Town Board approves lease, routine business

The board authorized a lease of town-owned facilities at 380 High Street and 7853 County Rd 42 to the Victor Fire District. It also approved payment of bills (Manifest No. 15) and designated Happy Tails as the recipient of voluntary animal shelter contributions under NYS Agriculture & Markets Law §109. No vote tallies were provided in the minutes.

Planning Board approves site plans, tables others

The Planning Board on Aug. 11 approved a 90-day extension for the Gullace Utility Site Plan on Lynaugh Road, a roof change for Victor Community Church at 7500-7512 State Route 251, and a pool modification for Michael Galas at 7885 Hidden Oaks. It tabled a short-term rental request for 1514 Cranberry Pond Trail and a 76-lot subdivision at 973 Brownsville Road until Aug. 25. The board also removed the Lehigh Place subdivision and site plan and the Element by Westin hotel from the agenda.

Zoning board tables LSI Trailside

The Zoning Board of Appeals on Aug. 17 tabled a variance request for a 4-story building at 7796 Victor Mendon Road to Sept. 21. The proposed building would be 56 feet tall. The board approved minutes from its Aug. 3 meeting.

Budget workshops underway

The Town Board began a series of 2027 budget workshops on Aug. 18. A capital plan overview is scheduled for Aug. 24 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 85 East Main Street. Additional workshops may be held Sept. 14, Oct. 13, and Oct. 26.

Conservation Board review

The Conservation Board is reviewing final approval for the Woods at Valentown Sections 2-4, a project with 71 for-sale townhouses, a 100-unit apartment building, and two HOA lots on High Point Drive. The board will also approve minutes from its Aug. 4 meeting. No decision has been made yet.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24:** Town Board regular meeting to consider a resolution to schedule a Sept. 28 public hearing on acquiring Eastview Mall property via eminent domain, appointment of an interim town clerk, purchase of a 2027 Western Star roll-off truck with trade-in of a 2016 model, and a request to modify or dissolve conservation easements for the Woods at Valentown. Also on the agenda: a budget amendment for Dryer Road playground surface and a resolution to engage Gleason Strategies for PR services up to $27,000 (reimbursed by Victor 2040 LLC).
• **Aug. 24:** Town Board executive session on real property acquisition (closed to public).
• **Aug. 24:** Parks and Recreation Citizens' Advisory Committee to discuss budgets, playground replacement, disc golf, and park projects.
• **Aug. 25:** Planning Board to hold public hearings on nine applications, including a 156-unit apartment complex at Lehigh Place, a 76-lot subdivision, and a short-term rental.
• **Sept. 1:** Conservation Board meeting cancelled.

Victor Town Board approves fire district lease; planning board advances projects

The Victor Town Board authorized a lease of town-owned facilities to the Victor Fire District at its Aug. 10 meeting, along with approving routine bill payments and designating a recipient for voluntary animal shelter contributions. The board also heard public comments.

Town Board

The board approved Bill Pay Manifest No. 15 and designated Happy Tails as the recipient of voluntary animal shelter contributions collected with dog licenses, as allowed under New York State Agriculture & Markets Law §109. It also authorized a lease of town-owned facilities at 380 High Street and 7853 County Rd 42 to the Victor Fire District. No vote tallies were provided in the meeting summary.

Zoning Board of Appeals

On Aug. 3, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a property at 1260 Harwick to place a 12-by-24-foot shed 5 feet from the side property line, where 15 feet is normally required. The board also approved minutes from its July 20 meeting.

Planning Board

At its Aug. 11 meeting, the Planning Board approved several site plan items:

• A 90-day extension for the Gullace Utility Site Plan on Lynaugh Road.
• A roof change for Victor Community Church at 7500-7512 State Route 251.
• An in-ground pool modification for Michael Galas at 7885 Hidden Oaks.
• An in-ground pool and shade structure for Diana Stephens at 7603 Arbor Glen Drive (16-by-35-foot pool, 16-by-16-foot shade structure, 1,800-square-foot paver patio).

The board tabled two items until Aug. 25: a short-term rental request for 1514 Cranberry Pond Trail (Hoercher) and the Nova Rise subdivision at 973 Brownsville Road. Two Lehigh Place items and the Element by Westin hotel were removed from the agenda for later consideration.

Other recent meetings

The Conservation Board met Aug. 4 to review two in-ground pool projects and discuss a site walk for the Nova Rise project; no decisions were recorded. The Town Board held a special executive session Aug. 6 to discuss real property acquisition, sale, or lease. The Boughton Park Commission met Aug. 13 to receive a dam update from Gomez & Sullivan, review the treasurer's report, and discuss boat rack security and the 2027 budget; no votes were taken.

Coming up

• **Zoning Board of Appeals** – Aug. 17, 7 p.m. (live streamed on YouTube): Public hearing on a variance request for the LSI Trailside Development Project at 7796 Victor Mendon Road. The applicant seeks to build a 4-story building with a veranda, requiring variances from height and story limits; proposed height is 56 feet.
• **Conservation Board** – Aug. 18: Final approval request for the Woods at Valentown Sections 2-4 on High Point Drive, including 71 for-sale townhouses, a 100-unit apartment building, and two homeowners association lots. Public comments may be submitted before the meeting.

Victor Town Board approves sewer connection fee, gym floor funding

The Victor Town Board approved a new one-time charge for connections to the Consolidated Sewer District at its July 27 meeting, following a public hearing. The board also amended the 2026 budget to fund a new gymnasium floor and allocate ARPA funds.

Town Board

The board held a public workshop at 6:30 PM and a regular meeting at 7:00 PM at Victor Town Hall, 85 East Main Street. After a public hearing, it approved the Consolidated Sewer District Connection Charge for new connections. The specific amount of the charge was not stated in the meeting materials.

The board also approved a budget amendment for a new gymnasium floor at 7891 Lehigh Crossing, not to exceed $187,205.00, and a separate amendment for $154,922.08 in ARPA revenue and expenses. A budget transfer for operating funds was approved. Brody Steward was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee.

An item authorizing leases of facilities at 380 High Street and 7853 County Road 42 to the Victor Fire Department was pulled from the agenda and not acted on.

Planning Board

On July 28, the Planning Board held public hearings and reviewed several proposals. These included a 156-unit apartment complex (Lehigh Place PDD) at 200 Victor Height Parkway, a 74-lot clustered subdivision on a 158.2-acre parcel at 973 Brownsville Road (Nova Rise), a request to demolish a house and accessory structure to extend the parking lot at 6327 State Route 96 (Van Bortel Subaru), and a request to add 41 parking spaces at 825 Phillips Road. An item for Element by Westin at Eastview Mall was removed until a further meeting. No decisions were reported.

Zoning Board

On August 3, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a property at 1260 Harwick to place a 12x24 shed 5 feet from the side property line, where 15 feet is required. The board also approved minutes from its July 20 meeting.

Conservation Board

On August 4, the Conservation Board reviewed two in-ground pool projects: a 16' x 35' fiberglass pool with a shade structure and paver patio at 7603 Arbor Glen Drive (STEPHENS), and a modification to an in-ground pool at 7885 Hidden Oaks (GALAS) regarding temporary construction access. The board also discussed a July 9 site walk for the Nova Rise project and considered approval of minutes from May 19. No decisions were reported.

Executive Session

On August 6, the Town Board held a special meeting in executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property. No public action was taken.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Victor Town Board approves sewer connection charge, gym floor funding; Zoning Board OKs Van Bortle parking expansion

The Victor Town Board approved a new Consolidated Sewer District connection charge and authorized budget amendments for a gymnasium floor and ARPA funds at its July 27 meeting, following a public hearing on the sewer charge. The board also appointed Brody Steward to the Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee. A proposed lease of facilities at 380 High Street and 7853 County Road 42 to the Victor Fire Department was pulled from the agenda.

Town Board: Sewer charge, budget amendments approved

The board held a public workshop at 6:30 PM followed by its meeting and public hearing at 7:00 PM at Victor Town Hall, 85 East Main Street. After the hearing, the board approved the Consolidated Sewer District Connection Charge for new sewer connections.

Budget amendments approved include funding for a new gymnasium floor at 7891 Lehigh Crossing, not to exceed $187,205.00, and $154,922.08 in ARPA revenue and expenses. A budget transfer for operating funds was also approved.

The item authorizing leases for facilities at 380 High Street and 7853 County Road 42 to the Victor Fire Department was pulled from the agenda and not acted on.

Note: Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published; these details are drawn from the post-meeting report and agenda packet.

Zoning Board: Van Bortle parking lot variance approved

The Zoning Board of Appeals on July 20 approved a variance for the Van Bortle parking lot expansion at 6327 ST Rt 96 (case 13-Z-2026). The variance involved asphalt infringing on an 80-foot setback.

The board tabled an area variance request for Fairways Townhomes signage at 652 Championship Drive (case 06-Z-2026), which sought approval for a business use sign in a residential district.

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Planning Board reviews housing, subdivision proposals

The Planning Board met July 28 to hold public hearings and review several site plans and subdivisions. Items on the agenda included:

• **Lehigh Place PDD:** A proposal for three 4-story apartment buildings totaling 156 units at 200 Victor Height Parkway.
• **Nova Rise:** A proposed 74-lot clustered subdivision on a 158.2-acre parcel at 973 Brownsville Road.
• **Van Bortel Subaru:** A request to demolish a house and accessory structure to extend the parking lot at 6327 State Route 96.
• **825 Phillips Road:** A request to add 41 new parking spaces.
• **Element by Westin at Eastview Mall:** Removed from the agenda until a further meeting.

These items were listed for review; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Conservation Board reviews pool projects

The Conservation Board met July 21 at Victor Town Hall to review plans for a 16' x 35' free-form fiberglass pool at 7603 Arbor Glen Drive and pool modifications at 7885 Hidden Oaks. The board also discussed a Nova Rise site walk held July 9, 2026, and was scheduled to approve minutes from May 19, 2026. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearing on a variance request (14-Z-2026) to place a 12 x 24 shed 5 feet from a side property line at 1260 Harwick, where 15 feet is required.
• **Aug. 4 — Conservation Board:** Review of an in-ground pool at 7603 Arbor Glen Drive and a pool modification at 7885 Hidden Oaks, plus discussion of the July 9 Nova Rise site walk.
• **Aug. 6 — Town Board (special meeting):** Executive session limited to discussion of real property acquisition, sale, or lease.

Victor boards approve greenhouse variance, single-family home site plan; several projects tabled

The Victor Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a temporary greenhouse at Schuster Greenhouse, and the Planning Board approved a single-family home site plan on Baker Road, while several larger development proposals — including a 156-unit apartment complex and a 74-lot subdivision — were tabled for further review.

Zoning Board of Appeals

On July 6, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a temporary greenhouse/hoophouse at Schuster Greenhouse, located at 7720 Boughton Hill Road. The board tabled a signage variance request from Fairways Townhomes at 652 Championship Drive and tabled a parking lot expansion variance for Van Bortle at 6305 ST Rt 96, setting a future date of July 20 for reapproval. The board also approved minutes from its June 15, 2026 meeting.

Planning Board

On July 14, the Planning Board approved the Centola Site Plan for a single-family home on 2 acres at Baker Road. Several other items were tabled, including:

• A parking lot expansion adding 41 new spaces at 825 Phillips Road
• A subdivision of a 1.191-acre parcel at 1639 Brace Road
• A proposal for three 4-story apartment buildings totaling 156 units at 200 Victor Height Parkway
• A 74-lot clustered subdivision at 973 Brownsville Road

The board also reviewed single-family home construction proposals on County Road 41 and Baker Road.

Town Board

The Victor Town Board met July 13 and approved the June 22 regular meeting minutes and Payment of Bills — Manifest No. 13. Public comments were heard before the board entered an executive session citing Rule No. 2 (personnel matters) and Rule No. 3 (real property acquisition, sale, or lease). No other substantive actions were taken.

Historic Advisory Committee

The Historic Advisory Committee met July 6 to review ongoing projects, including cemetery preservation and restoration, a historic lecture series, and a project interviewing farming families for Victor's agricultural history. The committee received a historian update from Babette/Wilma and discussed a genealogy collection update. No new business items were listed.

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board held a training workshop on July 7. No official actions, public hearings, or formal votes were conducted; the session was for educational purposes only.

Boughton Park Commission

The Boughton Park Commission met July 9 to approve June 11 minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and pay bills. The commission reviewed a June 22 meeting with local fire departments, discussed quotes for a JD Gator utility vehicle, and reviewed a trail maintenance strategy.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearings on the Van Bortle parking lot expansion variance at 6327 ST Rt 96 (asphalt infringing on an 80-foot setback) and the tabled Fairways Townhomes signage variance at 652 Championship Drive.
• **July 21 — Conservation Board:** Review of two in-ground pool projects at 7603 Arbor Glen Drive and 7885 Hidden Oaks, plus discussion of the Nova Rise site walk from July 9. Meeting at Victor Town Hall, 85 East Main Street.
• **July 28 — Planning Board:** Public hearings on the 156-unit Lehigh Place PDD apartment proposal at 200 Victor Height Parkway, the 74-lot Nova Rise clustered subdivision at 973 Brownsville Road, a Van Bortel Subaru demolition and parking lot extension at 6327 State Route 96, and 41 new parking spaces at 825 Phillips Road.

Victor Zoning Board approves greenhouse variance; Planning Board to weigh 74-lot subdivision and 156-unit apartments

The Victor Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a temporary greenhouse at Schuster Greenhouse during its July 6 meeting, while tabling a signage request from Fairways Townhomes and deferring reapproval of a parking lot expansion variance for Van Bortle to July 20.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved an area variance for a temporary greenhouse/hoophouse at Schuster Greenhouse, 7720 Boughton Hill Road. A separate signage variance request from Fairways Townhomes, 652 Championship Drive, was tabled to a future meeting. The Van Bortle parking lot expansion variance, involving a setback infringement at 6307 State Route 96, was tabled for July 20. The board also approved minutes from its June 15, 2026 meeting. Full minutes from the July 6 session have not yet been published.

Historic Advisory Committee

The Historic Advisory Committee met July 6 to review ongoing projects. Items on the agenda included an update from the Cemetery Preservation and Restoration Committee, a historian update from Babette and Wilma, discussion of a historic lecture series, and continued work on interviewing farming families for a project documenting Victor's agricultural history. A genealogy collection update was also listed. No new business items were posted. The meeting was procedural, and minutes are not yet available.

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board held a training workshop on July 7. No official business, public hearings, or formal votes were scheduled. The session was limited to educational purposes.

Boughton Park Commission

On July 9, the Boughton Park Commission was scheduled to approve minutes from June 11, 2026, receive the treasurer's report, and pay bills. Discussion items included a June 22 meeting with local fire departments, quotes for a JD Gator utility vehicle, and a trail maintenance strategy. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Victor Town Board:** The board will meet to approve June 22 regular meeting minutes and process bill payments through Manifest No. 13. An executive session is provisionally scheduled regarding personnel or real property matters.
• **July 14 — Victor Planning Board:** Public hearings are set for several land-use applications, including a 74-lot clustered subdivision at 973 Brownsville Road and a three-lot subdivision with a 156-unit apartment project at 200 Victor Height Parkway. Other items include a parking lot expansion adding 41 spaces at 825 Phillips Road, a subdivision of 1.191 acres at 1639 Brace Road, and single-family home construction on County Road 41 and Baker Road.
• **July 20 — Victor Zoning Board of Appeals:** Reapproval of the Van Bortle parking lot expansion variance at 6307 State Route 96 is scheduled.

Victor Town Board approves solar facility bond, sets hearing on sewer fee increase

The Victor Town Board approved a performance bond for the Norbut Large Scale Solar Facility and set a public hearing on a potential sanitary sewer connection fee increase at its June 22 meeting, according to a post-meeting report. Formal minutes have not yet been published.

Town Board Actions — June 22

The board took several actions, according to the after-meeting report:

• **Set a public hearing** on a potential increase to sanitary sewer connection fees. The hearing date was not specified in the available materials.
• **Authorized a contract** with Gomez and Sullivan Engineers for emergency plan updates at the Boughton Park dams.
• **Accepted a surety** from Bass Pro.
• **Approved a performance bond** for the Norbut Large Scale Solar Facility.
• **Approved multiple summer recreation contracts**, including agreements with Judah the Band, Kristen Belculfine, and Rich Stein camps, among others.
• **Approved an $8,000 contract** with Young Explosives Corporation for fireworks tied to America's 250th anniversary.
• **Appointed Shea Kinsella** as full-time Confidential Secretary to the Town Supervisor at an annual salary of $47,871.62.

The board also held an informational discussion about the Victor Terrace PDD project. No decision on that project was reported.

All June 22 items are listed as "agenda only" with minutes not yet published, so vote tallies were not available in the provided materials.

Planning Board — June 24

The Victor Planning Board was scheduled to consider several site plans and subdivisions. Because minutes have not been published, outcomes are not confirmed:

• **Mortellaro site plan:** a new 3-bedroom home on 88.506 acres at County Road 41.
• **Centola site plan:** a new single-family home on 2 acres at Baker Road.
• **Vasta site plan modification:** approval of a paved area, parking, and landscaping at 681 Phillips Road.
• **Phoenix Mills Plaza shed:** a 12x20-foot storage shed with pergola lighting at 300 Phoenix Mills Plaza.
• **Timberview Estates sketch:** a 10-lot residential subdivision on 81.5 acres at Cline Road.

Larger projects, including a 156-unit apartment complex, were postponed to July, according to the agenda summary.

Coming Up

• **July 6 — Victor Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearings on three variance requests: a Schuster Greenhouse temporary structure at 7720 Boughton Hill Road, a Van Bortle parking lot expansion setback variance at 6327 State Route 96, and a Fairways Townhomes signage variance, which is tabled until a future meeting. The board will also approve minutes from June 15, 2026.
• **July 7 — Conservation Board:** A training workshop only. No official business, public hearings, or formal votes are scheduled.

Victor board OKs solar facility bond, sets sewer fee hearing

The Victor Town Board approved a performance bond for the Norbut Large Scale Solar Facility and set a public hearing on a potential increase in sanitary sewer connection fees during its June 22 meeting. The board also authorized an emergency plan contract for Boughton Park dams, accepted a surety from Bass Pro, filled a staff position, and approved a series of summer recreation agreements.

Town Board actions

At the June 22 session, the board voted to approve a performance bond related to the Norbut Large Scale Solar Facility. No dollar amount was provided in the published summary.

The board set a public hearing on a proposal to raise sanitary sewer connection fees. A date for the hearing was not immediately announced.

In other business, the board:

• Authorized a contract with Gomez and Sullivan Engineers DPC for emergency action plan updates at Boughton Park dams.
• Accepted a surety from Bass Pro.
• Appointed Shea Kinsella as full-time confidential secretary to the town supervisor at an annual salary of $47,871.62.
• Approved multiple summer recreation contracts, including an $8,000 agreement with Young Explosives Corporation for America’s 250th anniversary fireworks, as well as contracts for Judah the Band, Kristen Belculfine, and Rich Stein camps, among others.

Planning Board agenda

The Planning Board on June 24 reviewed several site plan applications but minutes were not yet published. Items on the agenda included:

• A new 3-bedroom single-family home on an 88.506-acre parcel at County Road 41 (Mortellaro site plan).
• A new single-family home on 2 acres at Baker Road (Centola site plan).
• A site plan modification for paved area, parking, and landscaping at 681 Phillips Road (Vasta proposal).
• A 12-by-20-foot storage shed with pergola lighting at 300 Phoenix Mills Plaza.
• A sketch application for Timberview Estates, a 10-lot residential subdivision on 81.5 acres at Cline Road.

A 156-unit apartment complex was postponed to July.

Coming up

The Victor Zoning Board of Appeals will meet July 6. Public hearings are scheduled for:

• A temporary greenhouse/hoophouse area variance at 7720 Boughton Hill Road (Schuster Greenhouse).
• Reapproval of a parking lot expansion variance for a setback infringement at 6327 State Route 96 (Van Bortle property).
• The Fairways Townhomes signage variance, which has been tabled until a future meeting.

The Conservation Board holds a training workshop on July 7. No official business or public hearings are planned.