Southtowns Record

Planning Board minutes — March 12, 2026

Government
Town of Orchard Park
Board
Planning Board
Meeting
Mar 12, 2026
Posted by publisher
Jul 16, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage

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P.B. Mtg. #03  P.B. Regular Mtg. #02  March 12, 2026  Page 2

  APPEARANCE: Doug Feyes, Carmina Wood Design, Project Engineer
  The Acting Chair stated that the Planning Board is aware that the New York State Department of
  Transportation (NYSDOT) refused a curb cut for the development. He inquired if there was an anticipated
  timeframe to resolve that situation.
  Mr. Feyes stated that they were working with NYSDOT and they were hoping they could do so in time to be
  on next month’s agenda.
  Mr. Kaczor inquired as to how far the proposed curb cut was from the intersection.
  Mr. Ostrander stated it was approximately 1200 feet from the intersection of Milestrip and Old Transit.
  The Acting Chair inquired if anyone wished to speak on behalf of the project.
  (THREE TIMES) NO RESPONSE
  The Acting Chair inquired if anyone wished to speak against the project.
  (THREE TIMES) NO RESPONSE
  Mr. Baich made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Kaczor, to ADJOURN the Public Hearing.
  THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING:
  HEPPNER  AYE
  BAICH  AYE
  DELUCA  AYE
  KACZOR  AYE
  LONG  AYE
  SCHECHTER  AYE
  THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING UNANIMOUS, THE MOTION IS PASSED.
2. PB File #10-25: 7894 Milestrip Road, located on the north side of Milestrip Road, west of Transit
  Road, proposed 4-Lot, Subdivision, V/L, 4.94 +/-Acres, Zoned R-2. (SBL #154.17-1-9.11). William
  Mutka is seeking Preliminary Plat Plan Approval. Pre-Application Findings were made on 9/12/24. This is a
  Preliminary Plat Plan Public Hearing.
  APPEARANCE: Doug Feyes, Carmina Wood Design, Project Engineer
  Mr. Kaczor confirmed that Mr. Feyes was aware that the homes required sprinklers because of their
  distance from the road, and that there was enough room for emergency vehicles, if needed. Mr. Feyes stated
  he would work with Mr. Minor to ensure this.
  The Acting Chair inquired if anyone wished to speak on behalf of the project.
  (THREE TIMES) NO RESPONSE
  The Acting Chair inquired if anyone wished to speak against the project.
  Holly Shaw
  7885 Milestrip Road
  Orchard Park, NY 14127
  Ms. Shaw read from a prepared statement. She lives across Milestrip Road from the proposed project. She
  stated that the area was once quiet and is now dangerous, with increased traffic and construction vehicles.
  The driveway for this development will be directly across from her bedroom so there will be headlight issues.
  She has concerns about adequate water pressure and whether the proposed lots meet frontage
  requirements.
  Mr. Ostrander stated that the water pressure was studied and is around 40-50 pounds, and the lots meet Code.
  The Acting Chair stated that the Engineering Department follows a very thorough process, and that there will
  be another hearing about this subdivision.
  The Acting Chair inquired if anyone wished to speak against the project.