Southtowns Record

2026.09.01 Planning Board Minutes

Government
Village of Orchard Park
Board
Planning Board
Meeting
Sep 1, 2026
Posted by publisher
Sep 18, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Short-term rentals

Original document

Same meeting

Text · page 2 of 3

Village Board Referral
Nichole Garrison
6935 E Quaker St.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
SBL #162.18-1-33
  Applicant is requesting a special Use Permit to establish a short- term rental unit at 6935
  E Quaker St. SBL #162.18-1-35
Appearance: Nichole Garrison
Discussion: The Board asked the applicant if she had a local person to host. They suggested
that she submit the information to the Village Board. John Gullo reminds the applicant that her
neighbor’s will be notified via the 200’ list and invitation to a scheduled Public hearing. The
applicant indicated there is a capacity for 6-8 people in the unit and that she is listing the rent
very high to attract a higher caliber client. She stated that her driveway can accommodate 4 cars.

Moved by Mark Gerwitz, seconded by Gunner Tronolone to make a positive referral to the
Village Board to approve a Special Use Permit to establish a short-term rental unit at 6933 E
Quaker St. SBL #162.18-1-35
The vote on the motion being:
Gunner Tronolone  Yes
Monica Bruce  Yes
Krista Ehlert  Yes
Mark Gerwitz  Yes
Myrna Woodard  Yes

ZBA Referral
Andrew Atkinson
4956 Ellicott Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
SBL #173.69-1-16

  Applicant is requesting a Variance in Municipal Code Section 225-12(F)1

  Applicant is requesting a Variance to erect an Accessory structure closer to the rear lot
  line – 8 ft. minimum setback required – 3 ft. requested.