Southtowns Record

Planning Board minutes — February 5, 2026

Government
Town of Orchard Park
Board
Planning Board
Meeting
Feb 5, 2026
Posted by publisher
Jul 16, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation

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P.B. Mtg. #01  P.B. Special Session #01  February 5, 2026  Page 2

  With the petitioner now having completed the initially required testing and it having been confirmed by outside
  review, the Chair stated that key environmental matters appear to be diligently covered. He expressed the
  belief that many potential property purchasers in an area with Western New York’s history of environmental
  contamination would want due diligence, thoroughness and reassurance that the project and Planning Board
  have worked to put in place to assure safety.

  The Chair inquired if anyone wished to speak on behalf of the project.
  (THREE TIMES) NO RESPONSE
  The Chair inquired if anyone wished to speak against the project.
  (THREE TIMES) NO RESPONSE
  Mr. Heppner made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Baich, to ADJOURN the Public Hearing.
  THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING:
  FABINSKY  AYE
  BAICH  AYE
  DELUCA  AYE
  HEPPNER  AYE
  KACZOR  AYE
  LONG  AYE
  SCHECHTER  AYE
  THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING UNANIMOUS, THE MOTION IS PASSED.

2. P.B. File #15-25: “V/L Webster Road,” a proposed Single-Family 3-Lot Subdivision located on the south
  side of Webster Road, between Deacon Road and Juniper Lane, Zoned R-3. (SBL#161.00-3-27.3 and a
  30 foot wide portion of SBL#161.00-3-27.2). Pre-Application Findings were made on 8/14/25. Applicant
  is requesting Preliminary Plat Plan Approval. Public Hearing was adjourned on 12/11/25. This is a
  Preliminary Plat Plan Public Hearing.
  APPEARANCE:  Chris Wood, Carmina Wood Design, Project Engineer
  Mr. Wood stated that Erie County wanted a SHPO letter before it would approve the project and the County
  received that letter.
  There being no audience present to speak regarding the project,
  Mr. Schechter made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Heppner, to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
  THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING:
  FABINSKY  AYE
  BAICH  AYE
  DELUCA  AYE
  HEPPNER  AYE
  KACZOR  AYE
  LONG  AYE
  SCHECHTER  AYE
  THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING UNANIMOUS, THE MOTION IS PASSED.
  Mr. Wood provided updates on the project and responded to questions from the Board.
  Mr. Kaczor made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Baich, to GRANT PRELIMINARY PLAT PLAN APPROVAL to
  this 3-Lot Subdivision, 2.7+/- Acres V/L, Zoned R-3, based on the submitted plans received 11/20/25, with
  the following conditions:
  1. All public notices have been filed.