Southtowns Record

2026.08.04 Planning Board Minutes

Government
Village of Orchard Park
Board
Planning Board
Meeting
Aug 4, 2026
Posted by publisher
Aug 11, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Short-term rentals, Zoning and land use

Original document

Same meeting

Text · page 4 of 6

Building Inspector John Gullo, a final and accurate rendering from the person completing his
sign for final approval.
Moved by Gunner Tronolone, seconded by Kevin Crane to approve the request to change the
lettering on a pre-existing building face sign for Softwave Buffalo/Relief Care Chiropractic on
the condition that a final design is submitted to Building Inspector John Gullo, for approval.
Softwave Buffalo/Relief Care Chiropractic is located at 6464 West Quaker Street, SBL #162.17-
1-17.
The vote on the motion being:
Gunner Tronolone  Yes
Kevin Crane  Yes
Krista Ehlert  Yes
Mark Gerwitz  Yes
Monica Bruce  Yes
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Building Permit Application
Greg Wollen
4957 Ellicott Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
SBL #173.69-1-9
Applicant is requesting permission to create a short-term rental in an existing house.
Appearance: Greg Wollen
Discussion: Chairman Gunner Tronolone opened the floor for questions. Building Inspector
John Gullo asked about the trailer, and Greg Wollen stated it will be moved to the side but
remain on the property. The applicant also asked if an egress window is required in the basement
if it’s only used for washer/dryer access. John Gullo explained it is not required, but smoke and
CO detectors are needed on both levels. The Board also discussed landscaping and house
numbering. Greg stated landscapers have been hired to trim the existing landscaping and add
rocks for easier maintenance. A visible house number facing the street will also be required.
Moved by Kevin Crane, seconded by Gunner Tronolone to approve the request to create a short-
term rental in an existing house.
The vote on the motion being:
Gunner Tronolone  Yes
Kevin Crane  Yes
Krista Ehlert  Yes
Mark Gerwitz  Yes
Monica Bruce  Yes
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