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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD
1250 Union Road Minutes #2026-09 Meeting # 2026-09
West Seneca, NY 14224 May 11, 2026
sewer is owned by the town and the Town Engineer has not indicated that there would be any issues
with the sanitary sewer.
- Expressed concern that 18 families would affect the sewer system - Mr. Schieber stated that the
Town Engineer uses mathematical calculations to determine the impact on the sanitary sewer.
- Not against the project
- What impact will this have on property taxes, will taxes increase - Supervisor Dickson stated the
project would not cause an increase to the property taxes and the town is not subsidizing the project.
- How will tenants be vetted - Ms. Zhang stated rates have not been set but strict criteria is used for
applicants including background and credit checks.
- Will there be a recreational area, outdoor cooking, outdoor parties - Ms. Zhang stated there may be
some roof access, but that would be the only outdoor space for tenants.
- Will dogs be allowed - Ms.Zhang stated all service and support animals must be allowed, but have
not made a determination about pets.
- Existing traffic is bad, expressed concerns about additional traffic leaving Bellwood Avenue - Mr.
Schieber stated that the Erie County Department of Transportation own, operate, and maintain
Seneca Street and have given approval for the project.
Serena, Chambers Road:
- Supports the project and spoke of the high quality nature of the applicant's other projects
Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to adopt the Negative
SEQRA Declaration Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca, as lead agency acting pursuant to the
State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation
Law, has reviewed Part I of the Short Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF") prepared by the
applicant for property located at 2806 Seneca Street ("Subject Property"), for development of multi-
family housing and associated site work and parking (the "Project"), and reviewed the draft
completed Part II and Part III of the EAF analyzing the potential for the Project to result in any
significant adverse environmental impacts and has otherwise taken a hard look at the identified
potential environmental impacts utilizing the criteria specified in 6 NYCRR 617.7(c); and
WHEREAS, the Erie County Division of Planning, after carefully and fully reviewing a description of
the proposed project, along with the application and other documents as submitted by the Town of
West Seneca, replied in writing that the project was to be of local concern; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board held a public hearing which was properly noticed to the public wherein
the project was discussed; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board herein determines that it shall act as lead agency for such purposes and
there has been no opposition thereto by any other interested agency; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, carefully and fully reviewed the application including the following
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