Planning Board
Town of Varick Planning Board
The Planning Board in Varick holds a pivotal role, developing and regulating the Zoning Code and Subdivision Code. Responsible for issuing Special Use Permits and Short-term Rental Permits, the board shapes land use policies. Meetings are held regularly at the Varick Town Hall, fostering community engagement on the fourth Thursday of January through October and the third Thursday in November and December.
Useful Information
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Minor Subdivisions
For minor subdivisions, entailing the division of a lot into fewer than five lots or the adjustment of a lot line, an official application form is provided in PDF format for printing and as a Word document for electronic completion.
Major Subdivisions
Major subdivisions, dividing a parcel into five or more lots (in one action or over several years), require a process too elaborate for a specific form; instead. Applications should follow the procedure in Article III, IV, and V of the Subdivision Code. Certain uses noted in Section 308 of the Zoning Code also require a Special Use permit. The procedure in Section 315 of the Zoning Code.
Who Do I Contact?
The primary contact for the Planning Board is:
Linda Mastellar
Chair
315-382-6070
lmasteller@rochester.rr.com
Carol Millis serves as recording secretary
Board Members
Linda Mastellar, Chair
315-382-6070
lmasteller@rochester.rr.com
Seth Brandow
315-871-9150
sethbrandow@live.com
Thomas Björkman
315-549-8421
tnb1@cornell.edu
Lauren Burling
215-694-6054
Laurenburling0524@gmail.com
Cindy Lont
703-217-9975
cmlont@gmail.com
Ann Kaminski
315-651-3608
akamin@rochester.rr.com
Jeff Vest
315-651-5632
oaken5500@yahoo.com
Recent Board Meetings
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Planning Board January 25, 2024
Planning Board Town of Varick New York Minutes January 25, 2024 The Varick Planning Board held a regular meeting at the Varick Town Hall January 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm. […]
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Planning Board December 21, 2023
Planning Board Town of Varick New York Minutes December 21, 2023 The Varick Planning Board held a regular meeting at the Varick Town Hall December 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm. […]
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Planning Board November 16, 2023
Planning Board Town of Varick New York Minutes November 16, 2023 The Varick Planning Board held a regular meeting at the Varick Town Hall November 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm. […]