At last night’s annual review for the MasterPlan 2015, the Town Board read into the record a letter that was sent to the Town Board from an officer of ClarenceFIRST. This letter outlined the ClarenceFIRST Homeowners Association support of the Planning Board’s 2008 recommendation to DOWNZONE Segment B.

It also expressed concern regarding the use of reporting time during the Town Board meetings to bring motions regarding MasterPlan 2015 amendments that are currently under debate. The letter requested that any motions regarding master plan amendments be placed on the formal agenda from now on so that they are brought to the public’s attention for comment and review.

Also at last night’s review: West Herr of Clarence submitted a request to extend the major arterial zoning behind their Saturn dealership on Transit Road a further 220 feet deeper into their property. This will leave a 440 feet buffer between their vehicle storage lot and adjacent properties on Via Marina Drive.

Both the West Herr proposal and the Segment B downzoning will most likely be on the next Planning Board agenda on March 17.

The Public Hearing for the Annual review of the Master Plan 2015 is February 24, 2010 at 7:45 pm at Town Hall.

ClarenceFIRST has not heard any thing officially regarding what to expect from this year’s review. Members of ClarenceFIRST will be on hand to urge that the Town Board act immediately on the Town Planning Board’s recommendation to DOWNZONE segment B which has been pending for two years now.

We encourage everyone to be in attendance on February 24 at 7:45 pm to engage in your Town’s annual review of the MasterPlan and hear some of the proposed changes which could impact your neighborhood.

Thank you.