Planning Board

Duties:

The Planning Board is responsible for reviewing sub-divisions, lot line adjustments, site plans, special use permits, certificates of appropriateness and visual assessments. All submissions to the Planning Board must first be reviewed by the ZEO. 

Board Members

The Planning Board consists of 7 volunteer members who serve 7 year terms and 2 Alternate Members, who serve 1 or 2 year terms. All Members are appointed by the Town Board. The qualifications are you must be over the age of 18 and live in the Town of Hurley. Every effort is made to ensure that all regions of the town are represented by way of the individuals appointed to the Planning Board.

Procedure

For any activity requiring the attention of the Planning Board, residents must submit a completed application form, an EAF Part I (completed using the NYS DEC web-mapper on-line), a preliminary sketch plan or plat, a written narrative and required fees. Forms are available on-line on the Town's website, or by calling the Planning Board Clerk.

All applications require a referral from from the Zoning Enforcement Officer in the Building Department. Most matters will require a public hearing. Some applications will require several meetings prior to approval; the Planning Board can advise you on this.

When Application is delivered to the Clerk, Applicants MUST bring 3 separate checks or money orders or have 3 separate checks sent via their Bank. The Clerk can verify the amounts. The Planning Board does not accept cash.

Schedule

The Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Town Hall at 10 Wamsley Place, Hurley at 6:00 PM.  To be placed on the agenda, the submission deadline for applications and supporting information is 3 weeks prior to the scheduled meeting. If you have questions, please contact the Planning Office via email: planning@townofhurley.org

Members

NameTitleTerm
Karl Brueckner

Member

12/31/2026

Chair

12/31/2024

Member

12/31/2027

Member

12/31/2025

Vice-Chair

12/31/2029

Member

12/31/2028

Mitchell Cohen

Member

12/31/2030

Alternate Member 1

12/31/2024

Alternate Member 2

12/31/2026

Officials

NamePhone

(845) 331-7474 ext 335 or (845) 331-7474 ext 6