Notices

Public Hearing Notice: Town Board Case #1264: MATTHEWS AUTO GROUP - 09/21/2026 @ 7:38 P.M.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Clay will hold a Public Hearing on September 21, 2026, commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time, to consider Town Board Case #1264: MATTHEWS AUTO GROUP for a Special Permit pursuant to Section 230-16 C.(2)(e)[4] – Motor Vehicle Service, to allow for service of motor vehicles on property located at 4155 State Route 31, Tax Map No. 028.-01-47.0, consisting of +/- 5.82 acres of land. The property is located in the RC-1 Regional Commercial District. At such time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Resolution of the Town Board dated September 9, 2026.

TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF CLAY, ONONDAGA COUNTY, STATE OF NEW YORK

BY:   JILL HAGEMAN-CLARK, TOWN CLERK

Public Hearing Notice: LOCAL LAW NO. 10 OF THE YEAR 2026 - 09/21/2026 @ 7:41 P.M.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Clay will hold a Public Hearing on September 21, 2026, commencing at 7:41 P.M., local time, to consider LOCAL LAW NO. 10 OF THE YEAR 2026, for proposed amendments to Section 230-22(C)(1)(c)[1] of the Town of Clay Zoning Ordinance

WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes that it is in the public interest to periodically review and amend the Zoning Ordinance to reflect contemporary community planning practices, address evolving community needs and priorities, and support the needs of businesses and commercial tenants by allowing modern and effective signage that appropriately identifies and promotes their operations, while maintaining appropriate standards to protect the character and quality of the community; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the public hearing is to consider an amendment to Section 230-22(C)(1)(c)[1][a][i] to allow for the placement of electronic message signs in the Industrial 1 (I-1) Zoning District, and add Section 230-22(C)(1)(c)[1][a][ix] containing the following language - Electronic message signs shall be designed and operated to minimize glare and light trespass onto adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.  When an electronic message sign is located adjacent to a residential zoning district or residential use, the Town may require additional screening, shielding, reduced brightness, or other mitigation measures to prevent unreasonable impacts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Clay shall hold a public hearing on September 21, 2026, at 7:41 P.M., local time, to receive public comment and consider proposed amendments to the Electronic Message Sign provision of the Town of Clay Zoning Ordinance. At such time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Resolution of the Town Board dated September 9, 2026.

TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF CLAY, ONONDAGA COUNTY, STATE OF NEW YORK

BY:   JILL HAGEMAN-CLARK, TOWN CLERK

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Planning Board Hearing Notice: September 16, 2026

PLANNING BOARD HEARINGS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board, of the Town of Clay, will be held on September 16th, 2026.  The pre-agenda meeting begins at 7:00 P.M. and public hearings start at 7:30 P.M., at the Clay Town Hall, 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York pursuant to applicable provisions of the Town of Clay Zoning Ordinance to consider the following:

Case #2026-051 - for an AMENDED SITE PLAN application by Amazon.com Inc. to develop an accessory operations facility for drone delivery to Amazon customers in a 7.5- mile radius from the deployment site located in the distribution facility’s northern parking area. The property which is the subject of this application is 7211 Morgan Rd., Tax ID # 114.-01-02.3. The property is in the Industrial 1 (I-1) Zoning District.

Case #2026-060 – for a ZONE CHANGE REFERRAL application by Mark W. Cron to change the zone district of Henry Clay Blvd. Tax ID #062.-01-08.0 from the Residential Agricultural District (RA-100) to the Residential Apartment District (R-APT) for future apartment development. The PLANNING BOARD has the responsibility to formulate a recommendation to the TOWN OF CLAY TOWN BOARD which, by law, has the power to grant or deny the application at a future date (to be announced by publication of a legal notice).

Case #2026-066 - for an AMENDED SITE PLAN application by Ferguson Enterprises/Ironhorn Enterprises for minor exterior modifications to the tenant space located within the northwestern portion of the existing warehouse. The property which is the subject of this application is 7245 Henry Clay Blvd., Tax ID # 115.-01-19.2. The property is in the Industrial 1 (I-1) Zoning District.

Case #2026-070 – for a SITE PLAN application by Airosmith Development/Moyers Corners Fire Department for the installation of a cellular monopole tower and accessory equipment. The property which is the subject of this application is 7200 Henry Clay Blvd., Tax ID # 106.-04-07.2. The property is in the Government (GOV) Zoning District.

Case #2026-072 – for a PRELIMINARY PLAT application by Acquest Development Company, LLC/Amazon.com Inc. to subdivide two lots to accommodate a new warehouse development. The property which is the subject of this application is 7526 & 7546 Morgan Rd., Tax ID # 105.-01-13.1. The property is in the Industrial 1 (I-1) Zoning District. The application is a companion application to Case #2026-058.

At such time all persons interested in said applications will be given an opportunity to be heard by the PLANNING BOARD. DATED 9/8/26.

Michelle Borton, Chairwoman, TOWN OF CLAY PLANNING BOARD.

Notice of Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing: September 14, 2026

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, New York on September 14, 2026, will hold a pre-agenda meeting at 5:30 P.M. in the Jury Room, followed by the Regular Meeting, public hearings beginning at 6:00 P.M., at the Clay Town Hall, 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York, on the following matters:

Case #2013 – Carla & Bruce Wingate, 9 Oriole Path, Tax Map ID #094.-02-43.0.  The applicant is seeking an Area Variance pursuant to Section 230-13E(4)(c)[3] – Lot and Structure Dimensional Requirements, for a reduction in the rear yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for an accessory structure. The property is in the One-Family Residential (R-7.5) Zoning District.

Case #2015- Streamline Real Estate, 5380 W Taft Road, Tax Map ID #117.-10-20.1. The applicant is seeking an Area Variance pursuant to Section 230-21E - for a reduction in the number of parking spaces from the required 237 spaces to 190 spaces for a new bank which requires 5 spaces/ 1,000 square feet, and restaurant which requires 15 spaces/1,000 square feet. The property is in the Regional Commercial (RC-1) Zoning District.

Case #2016 – Vincent Aquilino/Edick Electric, 4980 Astilbe Path, Tax Map ID# 116.1-04-19.0. The applicant is seeking an Area Variance pursuant to Section 230-18H(1) – Modifications and Amendments to an Existing PDD, for a reduction in side setback requirements from 8.5 feet to 5 feet for an accessory structure. The property is in the Planned Development (PDD) Zoning District.

Case #2017 -John Walters, 8383 Henry Clay Blvd., Tax Map ID# 060.-02-13.0. The applicant is seeking an Area Variance pursuant to Section 230-19A(5) – Highway Overlay Zone District, for a reduction in Highway Overlay Type B setback from 140 feet to 94 feet. The property is in the Residential Agricultural (RA-100) Zoning District.

Case #2018 – John Anthony Properties LLC, 8285 Oswego Rd., Tax Map ID# 054.-02-08.1. The applicant is seeking an Area Variance pursuant to Section 230-13D(4)(c)[4]- Lot and Structure Dimensional Requirements, for an increase in maximum height of an accessory structure from 12 feet to 26.3 feet. The property is in the One-Family Residential (R-10) Zoning District.

Dated September 2, 2026

By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals,

Vivian Mason, Chairperson