Monroe County Public Hearing on Proposed Additions to Agricultural Districts

NOTICE OF HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with Article 25-AA, Section 303-b of the NYS Agriculture and Markets Law, a public hearing will be held by the Planning & Economic Development Committee of the Monroe County Legislature on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:45 P.M., at the Legislative Chambers in the County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York regarding additions to the Monroe County Western and Eastern Agricultural Districts, located in the Towns of Parma, Hamlin, Sweden, and Henrietta. The public hearing is being held to give the public an opportunity to comment on: (1) the proposed additions to the Districts; and (2) the recommendations of the Monroe County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board.

The existing Districts occupy a portion of the Towns of Parma, Hamlin, Sweden, and Henrietta. The following parcels are proposed to be added to the Districts:

Western Agricultural District # 5:

• 1298 West Ave., Town of Parma, consisting of approximately 20.44 acres, tax account number 023.04-1-12.1, owned by Steven C. Trombley, Jr. and Alyssa A. Trombley
• 75 Walker Rd., Town of Hamlin, consisting of approximately 5.00 acres, tax account number 023.03-2-3.23, owned by Anthony C. Zamiara
• Walker Rd., Town of Hamlin, consisting of approximately 5.00 acres, tax account number 023.03-2-3.24, owned by Anthony C. Zamiara
• 2845 Colby St., Town of Sweden, consisting of approximately 9.90 acres, tax account number 099.01-1-15, owned by Nancy S. Sanger and Kris M. Sanger
• 858 Swamp Rd., Town of Sweden, consisting of approximately 8.67 acres, tax account number 099.01-1-13.2, owned by Nancy S. Sanger and Kris M. Sanger

Eastern Agricultural District #6:

• Erie Station Rd., Town of Henrietta, consisting of approximately 5.96 acres, tax account number 189.02-1-7.21, owned by Lynn P. Keenan

The Monroe County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board have reviewed the proposed additions to the Districts and recommends that the Districts be modified to include the additional parcels.

Detailed maps of the existing Districts and proposed additions may be examined in the Office of the Clerk of the Monroe County Legislature, 407 County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York. A report that includes the recommendation of the Monroe County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board regarding the proposed additions may also be examined in the Clerk of the Legislature's Office.

All parties of interest and citizens will be heard at the Public Hearing.