Southtowns Record

Planning Board minutes — February 5, 2026

Government
Town of Orchard Park
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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 4

  HEPPNER  AYE
  KACZOR  AYE
  LONG  AYE
  SCHECHTER  AYE
  THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING UNANIMOUS, THE MOTION IS PASSED.

  REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. PB File #34-25: V/L Cole Road, a proposed 1-Lot Subdivision upon 4.4 +/- acres of Vacant Land,
  located on the west side of Cole Road, north of 6000 Cole Road, Zoned A-1. (SBL # 198.00-2-59):
  Applicant is seeking Planning Board Acceptance of Pre-Application Findings.
  APPEARANCE: Chris Wood, Carmina Wood Design, Project Engineer

  Mr. Wood stated that the lot has existed since 1996. It was split from the bigger parcel without coming
  before the Planning Board. That is why we are here today.
  Mr. Wood responded to questions from the Board.
  The Chair made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Heppner, to MAKE THE FOLLOWING PRE-APPLICATION
  FINDINGS based on the submitted Sketch Plan received 12/29/2025 and the applicant has detailed:
  •  The total acreage is 4.4 +/- acres.
  •  The current, and the desired, zoning classification is A-1 Zone.
  •  The number of possible stages of completion is One (1).
  •  The applicant's position with respect to title is “Owner”

  1. All public notices have been filed.
  2. The zoning will remain as is.
  3. Access to surrounding properties is through Cole Road.
  4. Recreation fees will be provided in accordance with Section 144-70E of the Town Code and shall be
  paid, or provided, prior to the Final Plat Plan Public Hearing.
  5. Subdivision Development fees, per Section 144-70D of the Town Code, shall be paid prior to the
  Preliminary Plat Plan Public Hearing.
  6. Public Hearing fees shall be paid prior to the Preliminary Plat Plan Public Hearing.
  7. The Applicant has completed and submitted the Short EAF, for this Unlisted SEQR Action.
  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.
  There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:27 pm.

  DATED:  02/10/2026  Respectfully submitted,
  REVIEWED: 04/30/2026  Kristin B. Mahoney, Recording Secretary
  APPROVED: 05/14/2026

  Harold Fabinsky, Planning Board Chairman