After extended debate over self‑created hardship, market trends and public‑safety concerns, the ZBA voted to allow Poplar Hill to continue invitation‑only, rental events (with non‑wedding events capped at 100 attendees), denied open‑to‑the‑public events for the site, rescinded a prior wedding‑only use variance and a historic lighting variance, and limited a proposed roadside sign to 24 square feet.

Board members sent Phil Karuso’s request to expand his Lily & Light Farm operations and sign permissions back for more detail and legal review, citing parking, traffic, and whether some activities count as 'rental' or 'open to the public.'