Southtowns Record

PBA07.09.2026packet

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Planning Board
Meeting
Jul 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Jul 9, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Water, sewer and drainage, Housing, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Public safety

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BR Ponding Area
Examine the entire Bioretention surface and side slopes

Problem (Check if Present)  Follow-Up Actions

    Add new mulch to a total depth (including any existing mulch that is left) of 2
  to 3 inches. The mulch should be shredded hardwood mulch that is less
  likely to float away during rainstorms.
    Avoid adding too much mulch so that inlets are obstructed or certain areas
  become higher than the rest of the Bioretention surface.
    Other:

   Mulch (if used) needs to be replaced or
  replenished. The mulch layer had
  decomposed or is less than 1-inch thick.

    Use a shovel to scoop out minor areas of sediment or grit, especially in the
  spring after winter sanding materials may wash in and accumulate. Dispose
  of the material where it cannot re-enter the Bioretention cell .
    If removing the material creates a hole or low area, fill with soil mix that
  matches original mix and cover with mulch so that the Bioretention surface
  area is as flat as possible.
    Remove trash, vegetative debris, and other undesirable materials.
    Other:

    Kick-Out to Level 2 Inspection: Sediment has accumulated more than 2-
  inches deep and covers 25% or more of the Bioretention surface.
    Kick-Out to Level 2 Inspection: The Bioretention cell is too
  densely vegetated to assess sediment accumulation or ponding;
   Minor areas of sediment, grit, trash, or other  see BR-4, Vegetation.
  debris are accumulating on the bottom.

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