Southtowns Record

ZB 01142026

Government
Village of Springville
Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting
Jan 14, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Housing

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present and not as a member of the Zoning Board. Member Kim Krzemien made a motion to approve the
 minutes, seconded by member Bob Laskowski all in favor none opposed.

 Chairman Wolniewicz asked about where the minutes are kept from years past as he sometimes needs to
 reference them as well as variances. CEO John Baker said they are kept in individual property files, and
 the minutes are in storage room. Member Kate Moody mentioned that some municipalities have gone to
 digitizing and that there are grants available and may be something the Village should investigate.

 Mr. Cournan arrived and apologized for being late. Chairman Wolniewicz asked him to explain what he is
. looking to do. Mr. Cournan explained that he had purchased the property which is 4800 square feet along
 with 10 feet on the side of the building to put in a walkway to access both the parking lot in the rear as
 well as Main St. and would like to put some kind of retail in the front he thought about putting a laundry
 mat then having living space perhaps one or two apartments in the back.

  Chairman Wolniewicz explained that the code reads:
  Residential uses for dwelling units over first floor nonresidential use in the B1 district are permitted
  with special exception.
_ Dwellings lawfully existing prior to adoption of this chapter or any subsequent amendment hereto
  is a permitted use.

  Chairman Wolniewicz apologized for having to inform the applicant that what he is asking for isn’t a
  permitted use listed in the table and therefore is prohibited. All board members agreed and with no
. evaluation needed all voted Nay for the record. Mr Cournan said he knew that what he was asking for was
 a long shot but thought he would try:

 Member Bob Laskowski said he appreciates his wanting to fix the building up. Mr. Cournan thanked the
 board members for their time.  :

 At 7:44 p.m., Chairman Wolniewicz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, all in favor none opposed.
 Meeting adjourned.

 Resp¢ctfilly Submitted,

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 Julie Nunweiler