Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — May 20, 2026

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Town of Orchard Park
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Town Board
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May 20, 2026
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Jun 4, 2026
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Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic

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10th Town Board Meeting  05/20/2026  Page 9

WHEREAS, Crosby’s petitioned to construct an Automotive Service Station at 4297 & 4309 Abbott Road,
located on the south east corner of Abbott & Big Tree Roads, Route 20A, across from Danny’s South, Zoned
B-2 (SBL# 172.05-1-1.1, 172.05-1-36.2)

NOW, THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby grants approval of the presented Site Plan and authorizes a Building
Permit to construct an Automotive Service Station at 4297 & 4309 Abbott Road, per the plans received on
10/14/2025, based on the following conditions and stipulations:

  1. All public notices have been filed.
  2. A negative declaration has been made and is hereby reaffirmed.
  3. The site lighting is limited to those fixtures and poles indicated on the approved site plan. Light
  fixtures shall have flat lenses, and all lighting is to be directed downward and toward the site.
  4. No outside storage or display is permitted.
  5. The Landscape Plan received 2/20/24 was approved by the Conservation Board with the Total Green
  Space meeting the Town requirement of 20%. In accordance with Section 144-44(c)(1)(a)(2) a
  Certified Check amounting to 50% of the $20,158.00 Landscaping Estimate Value shall be
  deposited with the Town Clerk ($10,079.00).
  6. Any future dumpsters shall be screened, in accordance with Section 144-25 of the Town Code.
  7. The applicant is to provide the Town of Orchard Park Assessor with an “independent” appraisal for
  the completed project by a Certified Commercial Appraiser.
  8. Town Engineering Approval was granted on 2/5/2026.
  9. A Special Exception Use was granted by the Town Board on 8/21/2024.
  10. Variances were granted by the ZBA on 1/16/24 and reaffirmed on 3/18/25.
  11. No auto repair service of any sort will take place on this site.

Deed(s) for the reconfigured lot(s) should be filed with the Erie County Clerk’s office prior to permits being
issued.
  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

  BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR

Jeff Diana requested the removal of the speed humps on Bieler Rd. He stated they are unsafe and submitted
a petition supporting the removal.

Julia Hora Doersam spoke regarding stormwater runoff and drainage problems on Cole Rd. She submitted
copies of her speech.

Lynda Hart spoke of vehicles speeding on Hillsboro Dr.

  ELECTED OFFICIALS & DEPARTMENT MANAGERS

Supervisor Joseph Liberti welcomed the new Chief of Police Brendon O’Hara. He thanked Captain Sheppard
for filling in as the Interim Chief of Police, congratulated and thanked Nadine Tomaka for serving as the
LMHF representative. He addressed the speeding on Hillsboro Dr., spoke of the Bieler Rd. speed humps and
Cole Rd. drainage.

Councilmember Scott Honer welcomed the new Chief of Police Brendon O’Hara and spoke of the process
of choosing the new Chief. He thanked Captain Sheppard and Supervisor Liberti for filling in during the
interim. He also spoke of the Bieler Rd. speed humps, Cole Rd. drainage and the speeding on Hillsboro Dr.