No. The May 19 vote is moving forward. The library respects the Planning Board’s role and authority in reviewing the site plan. Their recent decision means the Library will revise and resubmit its plans as part of that process. We appreciate that the Village Planning Board provided a clear roadmap of exactly what design elements are required to obtain a permit – those modifications are already underway at no cost to the library. This does not affect the May 19 tax levy vote.
The May 19 proposition is about funding — specifically, whether the community supports the tax levy increase needed to help complete the funding plan for the new library.
We appreciate that the village planning board provided a clear roadmap of exactly what design elements are required to obtain a permit and those modifications are already underway at no cost to the library. The Library Board is committed to working with the Village, the Planning Board, and our professional team to address the feedback received, revise and resubmit the plans, and keep the project moving forward responsibly.
Large public building projects include multiple steps that often happen at the same time, including design review, zoning review, permitting, fundraising, and financing. The goal remains the same: to deliver the best possible library for Skaneateles.
The path forward is clear: the Library will revise and resubmit its plans, and the community vote on funding will proceed on May 19. The vote is a critical piece needed to move the project forward.