Southtowns Record

TBA07.27.2026packet

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Jul 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Jul 23, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Budget and taxes, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Zoning and land use, Audits and oversight, Housing

Original document

Same meeting

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  DRAFT 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
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