Kinderhill Farm Breeding Associates v. Walker

Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court at Special Term, entered December 12, 1975 in Columbia County, which dismissed petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, to annul a decision of the Town Board of Chatham and to compel respondents to issue a mobile home license to petitioner. Petitioner is the owner of 140 acres of land in the Town of Chatham, Columbia County, upon which it breeds, raises and sells thoroughbred horses. As an adjunct to this operation, it also raises and sells Christmas trees, hay and beef cattle. Pursuant to the town zoning ordinance, the…