Southtowns Record

2026.01.28 ZBA Meeting Minutes

Government
Village of Orchard Park
Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026
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Zoning and land use

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Zoning Board of Appeals
Village of Orchard Park
January 28, 2026

SCOTT SHULAR  YES
SCOTT HARTUNG  YES

ZBA Application
Garrett Hoyler
269 Woodland Drive
Orchard Park, NY  14127
SBL #172.16-1-1

  Applicant is requesting a Variance to Municipal Code Section 225.11(C)(1)(A) Lot,
  Height, Yard and maximum coverage requirements.

  Applicant is requesting a Variance to erect a 6 ft. high fence in an exterior side yard
  setback 5 ft. from the exterior side property line. 35 ft. setback required by code.

APPEARANCE:  Garrett Hoyler

DISCUSSION:  _ Garrett presented his explanation of his asking for the variance.

  Two options were discussed:
  1. 6 ft. high with 5 ft. setback
  2. 4 ft. high with 5 ft. setback

  Applicant has provided a list of support.
  Applicant discussed his intention to keep the lattice and the deck.

The Chairman asked three times if there was anyone in the audience who would like to
 speak in favor of granting the variance. See attached list.

The Chairman asked three times if there was anyone in the audience who would like to
speak against granting the Variance. There were none.

The Chairman then asked if the Secretary had received any communications either for, or
 against granting the Variance. The Planning Board gave a negative referral to grant the
 Variance.

Bill Riter made a motion, seconded by Gary Phillips to approve the request for a Variance to
erect a 6 ft. high fence in an exterior side yard setback 5 ft. from the exterior side property line
with the following conditions and stipulations: