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case No. [YOY Abia DATE OF HEARING 4| ib 26 Town of Aurora Zoning Board of Appeals 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052 Zoning Board of Appeals Application Form l. TYPE OF REQUEST x AREA VARIANCE SPECIAL USE PERMIT USE VARIANCE INTERPRETATION ll. APPLICANT/PETITIONER Applicant’s Name ow DD. Sixcr am Address MC FAces Rd City JEST Fares State NY ZIP__/4{110 Phone (7/Ib) FW3-1AGS Fax Email -\KS PROCESS @ mac, Com Interest in the property (ex: owner/purchaser/developer) Ow Nek lll. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION (if different from applicant information.) Property Owner(s) Name(s) Address City State ZIP Phone Fax Email lll. PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Address AAG Faces RS LIEST ACLS NE 194170 SBL# \AV.00-3-§2.//2 Property size in acres }, 2S Property Frontage in feet 208 Zoning District___ RR JA Surrounding Zoning__ RR] A Current Use of Property _ SFi> IV. REQUEST DETAIL (check all that apply) _X_ Variance from Ordinance Section(s) #_|\-8-4¢ (2) ____ Special Use Permit for: ____ Use Variance for: ____ Interpretation of

V. SIGNATURES (This application must be signed by the applicant/petitioner. If the applicant is not the owner of the property, a separate owner authorization form must be submitted — see pg. 5 ) Signature-ef Applicant/Petitioner {f, rd . \ yyw Pp, S27 V\\ Print name of Applicant/Petitioner - State of New York; County of Erie On thegf day ot lbuty in the yearZ27 G before me, the above individual appeared, personally known to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same for the purpgses therein stated. ed yw (Notary stamp) NOTARY PUBLIC « 4énagagas see®* Qualified in 2029 a Erie County *e, 4 , bord “ “7444,o Co” 2 4 %, ¢ p's CP “eo, be ge? e Senaé 6 Office Use Only: Date received: Receipt #: Application reviewed by: ECDP ZR-1 form sent to EC: Hearing publication date: PREVIOUS APPEAL(S): A previous appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals ( ) has ( ) has not been made with respect to this property. Previous appeals: Date: Type of Appeal: Granted Denied Date: Type of Appeal: Granted Denied

PETITIONER’S LETTER OF INTENT Please describe in detail the proposed project, reason the variance and/or special use permit is being requested and any additional information that may be helpful to the Zoning Board of Appeals in deciding this appeal: (attach additional pages if needed) STORAGE jt iad PLANED oR Awi)\C STorace < pace Bey PECipEDd To AN A Peamaven tT STaei® Casl& Fer Easice ACORSS TO BE COMPLETED ONLY WHEN A USE VARIANCE IS BEING REQUESTED: A Use Variance is requested because the applicable regulations and restrictions in the Zoning Code of the urora have caused unnecessary hardship as demonstrated by the following: 1) | cannat realize a reasonable return on my property for each and every permitted use allowed in the 2) ardship relating to the subject property is unique and does not apply 3) Describe why you believe that the essential character ef the neighborhood/community will not change if the Zoning Board of Appeals grants you a use variance: \ \ aN 4) Is your need for a use variance a result of you own actions (is your difficulty wate Please explain: N NN (Attach additional pages if needed)

SUPERVISOR TOWN CLERK Charles D. Snyder Martha L. Librock (716) 652-7590 (716) 652-3280 csnyder(@townofaurora.com [email protected] TOWN OF AURORA Aurora Municipal Center 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052 www.townofaurora.gov March 6th, 2026 TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS Luke Wochensky lwochensky(@townofaurora.com John Sixt HI 296 Falls Road Joseph M. McCann West Falls, NY 14170 [email protected] Raymond M. Wrazen rwrazen(@townofaurora.com John, The Building Department has reviewed your request for a two-story accessory structure SUPT. OF HIGHWAYS David M. Gunner (shed) to at 296 Falls Road. The request has been denied because it fails to meet the (716) 652-4050 requirement for building height of an accessory structure in the Rural Residential (RR) highway(@townofaurora.com zoning district in which the accessory structure (shed) is located. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Elizabeth Cassidy Sections 116-8.4C(2) (716) 652-7591 Required: For accessory buildings/structures: One story not to exceed 15 feet. [email protected] Requested: Two-story accessory structure Variance: One (1) additional story ASSESSOR Stephen R. Pigeon assessor(@townofaurora.com (716) 652-0011 This letter serves as notice that we have received the application and fee for the Zoning Board of Appeals. You will receive notification from the Town Clerk with the date and DIR. OF RECREATION time of the next available hearing. If you have any questions, please contact our office at Christopher Musshafen (716) 652-8866 652-7591. [email protected] Sincerely, TOWN ATTORNEY Brigid M. Maloney TOWN JUSTICE Jeffrey P. Markello ich td 1 James Granville Assistant HISTORIAN Robert L. Goller (716) 652-7944 [email protected] FAX: (716) 652-3507 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing (Part 1 — Project Information, The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. | |Part 1 — Project and Sponsor Informatio Name of Action or Project: Additional garage/shed/storage Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Next to existing two car garage on the property at 296 Fails Rd. Brief Description of Proposed Action: A Adit comm aye a, SHV Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (716) 983-1265 John D. Sixt ll E-Mail: [email protected] Address: 296 Fails Rd. City/PO: State: Zip Code: West Falls NY 14170 1. |Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan. local law. ordinance NO YES administrative rule, or reguiation?| If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that Y [] may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. | Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency?| NO If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: T] 3. a. (Lotala e of the site of the proposed action 1.25 acres b./Total acreage to be physically disturbe > 2% acres c. [Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owne or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor 1.25 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action! [-] Urban [Y Rural (non-agriculture) [1 Industrial [-] Commercial Residential (suburban) [J Forest [[] Agriculture [-] Aquatic [[] Other(Specify): [__] Parkland Page 1 of 3 SEAF 2019

5. Is the proposed action, [JL} é S8] | ZINN a. LA permitted use under the zoning regulations b. (Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? 6. |Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?| 7. |Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?| 2) (8]/4) If Yes, identify: ZISHISJI 8. a. [Will the proposed action result mn a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? 9, [Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: NILA 10. [Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply?) NO | YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: L 11. [Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?| NO | YES If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: Me 4 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district [s]/2 which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Lg Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? [s] b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for Ld archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? 13. a. [Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain] YES [S]/[S]/2 |wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local 7 LL b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Page 2 of 3

14. |Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site] Check all that apply: [-]Shoreline [_] Forest CJ Agricultural/grasslands C] Early mid-successional []Wetland [_] Urban [¥] Suburban 15. |Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or| ES mi Federal government as threatened or endangered? SIeIcle L 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? ES ne OO Oe) 17. [Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, RIS a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: 18. |Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water] | NO | YES or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: Iv 19. [Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO | YES management facility? If Yes, describe: [v}} 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or] NO YES ompleted) for hazardous waste If Yes, describe: I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: John D. Sixt Ill 7 Date: 3/6/26 Signature Title: Property Owner PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3

- BoyBI DEED-WARANTY with Lien Covenant THIS INDENTURE, Made tho¥rh day of September, Two Thousand and Three. Between DANIEL J. SCHWENK, residing at 296 Falls Road, West Falls, New York 14170. Grantor and JOHN D. SIXT {lt and KAREN L. SIXT, Rusband and wife, residing at 424 Woodside, Buffalo, New York 14220 [} 3 Grantees. i i "4 i {Witnesseth, that the said Grantors, in consideration of One and More Dollars ($1.00 and more) lawful money of the United States, paid by the Grantees do hereby grant and (‘release unto the Grantees, their heirs and assigns forever }« : ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Aurora, County of |: Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot Number 49, Township 9, Range 6 of the Holland Land Company's Survey, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the south line of Lot Number 49 of the Holland Land Company's Survey, which point is also in the center lineof the Falls Road (between the Township of Aurora and Colden), distant 561.9 feet east of the southwest corner of said Lot Number 49; running thence northwesterly along the center line of Falls Road, a distance of 350.88 feet to the true point of beginning; running thence northeasterly at an interior angle of 90° to said Falls Road a distance of 299.75 feet toa point; running thence southeasterly and parallel with Falls Road a distance of 193.21 feet to a point; running thence southwesterly at an interior angle of 91° 24' 52’ a distance of 299.84 feet to the center line of the Falls Road: running thence northwesterly along the center line of the Falls Road, 200.16 feet to the point of beginning. A jus #9 DWM [oor Avk- [6.3 060— Dib-2

Together, with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the Grantor in and to the said premises. To have and to hold, the above-granted premises unto the said Grantees. And the said Grantor does covenant to Grantees as follows: First. - That the Grantees shall enjoy the premises. Second. - That the Grantors will forever Warrant the title to said premises. Third. - Subject to the trust fund provisions of section thirteen of the lien law. In Witness Whereof, The said Grantors has set his hands and seal the day and year -; first above written. : } ; In Presence of 7 nadie 4 _—sLS, t ; DANIEL J. SCHWENK "i * State of New York } : 1° \ County of Erie J SS. On this Yh day of September, Two Thousand and Three, before me, the undersigned, aa notary public in and for said state, personally appeared DANIEL J. SCHWENK , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument. ; JUDITH A. ROSS Notary Public, State of New York No, 4972301 Qualified in Cattaraugus County Commission Expires September 24,

ERIE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE County Clerk's Recording Page Index DEED LIBER Return To: Book 11054 Page 4515 BOX 131 No. Pages © 0003 Instrument DEED Date : 9/08/2003 Time : 2:02:58 | Control # 200309081002 SCHWENK | OLDTT DANIEL J | SIXT -;, TT# TT 2003 003417 JOHN |; | D III SIXT 5 Employee ID DWM KAREN =: L \) [s [! COUNTY $ 24.00 STATE E&A $ 41.00 COE STATE $ 4.75 TRANSFER $ 652.00 NFTA TT $ 815.00 COUNTY E&A $ 9.00 COE COUNTY $ 1.00 COE ST GEN $ 14.25 $ .00 Total: $ 1,561.00 STATE OF NEW YORK TRANSFER TAX ERIE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE WARNING - THIS SHEET CONSTITUTES THE CLERK'S CONSIDERATN $ 163,000.00 ENDORSEMENT , REQUIRED BY SECTIONS 319&316-a (S) OF THE REAL PROPERTY LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. DO NOT DETACH. THIS IS NOT A BILL. TRANSFER TAX $ 1,467.00 DAVID J SWARTS COUNTY CLERK HN