Southtowns Record

PBM06.11.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Planning Board
Meeting
Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Sep 1, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Housing, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic

Original document

Same meeting

Text · page 2 of 9

New Businesses

SPR 2026-002
A request of New Leaf Energy, Inc. for site plan approval for property located at 705
Orchard Park Road to permit an EV Parking Station and all associated site work.

◦Motion by: Margaret Bebak, To Table item
- Seconded by: Joseph Sherman
- Ayes: All present
- Noes: 0
- Abstain: 0
- Motion carried.

2026-002
A request of Held Development and Properties, LLC for rezoning property located at1475
Orchard Park Road to allow A Custom Sewing Shop in the existing building.

▪Ralph Larigo, representing the property owner (Held Development/Helen Development
and Properties LLC) stated
 - Use three rooms in the former school building for sewing golf cart canopies/enclosures.
 - Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM;
 - 5–8 employees.
 - Property currently residential; request rezoning to C-2 Commercial for sewing shop use.
 - No exterior/interior building changes.
 - Church retains a 15-year rent-free lease for continued use, including a one-hour Sunday
service.

Board Member Questions and answers by Ralph Lorigo

 Board Member Joseph Sherman asked, are there plans for other businesses to go in there?
--No

 Board Member James Frick questioned, Will a dumpster be needed on-site?
--No, just left over materials will be thrown out.

Board Member Timothy Hayes asked if there is a Plan for shipping/delivery/traffic?