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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes Meeting # 2026-13 West Seneca, NY 14224 July 13, 2026 Attorney Ralph Lorigo appeared on behalf of the applicant, Held Development & Properties LLC, and provided the following information: - The request is to rezone a portion of the property from Residential to C-2 to allow for a custom sewing shop in 3 rooms in the rear building - Sew custom fire-resistant panels for golf carts - Approximately 4 - 8 employees - Hours of operation would be Monday - Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. - The church has a 15-year lease to occupy the church building and certain rooms in the rear of the building and will only operate one hour each Sunday - There are 4 bathrooms, concrete block walls, and an existing parking lot Councilmember Sherman asked what the current time frame for the lease is. Mr. Lorigo stated the lease began in February 2025. Code Enforcement Officer stated that the applicant appeared before the Planning Board and neighbors were notified. The area to the north was recently approved for a town house development. No SEQR is required. Supervisor Dickson stated the request is not for the property that will be used for the town houses. Mr. Schieber confirmed this was correct. No public comments were received. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to approve the request to rezone property located at 1475 Orchard Park Road and change its classification from R-75 to C-2 to permit a sewing shop in the existing church building in the Town of West Seneca. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried 2. Town Clerk Newton re Proofs of Publication and posting of legal notice "OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5700 SENECA STREET FOR THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL AND OUTDOOR MINI GOLF" in the Town of West Seneca. (Documents) Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Senior Architect Danielle Johnson of Crafted Concepts appeared for the applicant, 5700 Seneca Street LLC/Carter Development Group, and provided the following information: - Requesting a special use permit for a mini golf course and the sale of alcohol - 3 existing apartments on the second floor - Proposing 3 golf simulators, a bar area, and a catering kitchen - Owner also operates a business, The Bank Shot, in East Aurora with golf simulators 3