Summary
Bob Nelson flagged empty second-floor apartments and vacant doctor's offices on Roanoke Avenue under PB zoning, urging the town to revisit the zoning in its upcoming master plan.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Opponents warn the change could depress property values and shift tax burden if commercial vacancies spread.
Property owners and downtown revitalization if zoning is modernized.
Nearby homeowners worried about parking, traffic, noise, and light intrusion next to their homes.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Town Board - Aug 18, 2026
The town wants to allow personal service businesses (salons, fitness studios) by special permit in the Business PB zone along Roanoke Avenue, with hours capped at 5 a.m.–10 p.m. Neighbors fear parking spillover, noise, and erosion of the residential character of the corridor. The hearing stays open until August 28 for written comments.
Town Board Work Session - Aug 13, 2026
Tuesday's public hearing would allow more commercial and residential uses in the Business PB district — including apartments on upper floors — and limit business operating hours.
Town Board Work Session - Jun 11, 2026
The Roanoke Avenue zoning district's long list of allowed professional offices is outdated — a hair salon needed a special town board resolution. The fix: allow personal services as a permitted use, allow upper-floor apartments, and simplify the list.
Town Board Work Session - May 7, 2026
A draft amendment would allow retail shops and trade contractors in the CRC zone along Route 25 between Doctor's Path and Route 105. Planning staff warned about traffic, impacts on existing homes, and spot zoning — especially since one property owner recently withdrew a use variance application for a trade contractor building. The board wants more study before moving forward.
Town Board - Apr 21, 2026
Bob Nelson flagged empty second-floor apartments and vacant doctor's offices on Roanoke Avenue under PB zoning, urging the town to revisit the zoning in its upcoming master plan.
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