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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Meeting Minutes 2026-15 West Seneca, NY 14224 August 10, 2026 1. Town Clerk Newton re Proofs of Publication and posting of legal notice "OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1340 ORCHARD PARK ROAD FOR THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL" in the Town of West Seneca. (Project documents) Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to open the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Supervisor Dickson stated the Planning Board members had questions and received answers from the applicant and no public comments were received. The project received a positive recommendation from the Planning Board. Alexander Armstrong, of Armstrong's Beer Company, provided the following information: - Family friendly tap room - The layout will include a lounge area with tables, an L-shape bar with taps behind and coolers for self-service by patrons - Alcoholic beverages will include beer, wine, and cider - Will offer a very limited food menu - Full kids recreation are at the back of the space - Considering adding a playground outside next summer Supervisor Dickson asked if Mr. Armstrong is familiar with this type of business. Mr. Armstrong stated there is a business called Big Oyster Brewing in Rehoboth Beach that is family friendly and his desire is to create a family-friendly atmosphere. Supervisor Dickson asked how the kids' areas would be monitored. Mr. Armstrong stated a camera would be installed and accessed through a cell phone. The hours of operation would be noon - 9 P.M. Councilmember Sherman asked if there would be an age limit for children to be in the play area. Mr. Armstrong stated he would leave that up to parental discretion. The following comments and questions were received: Joseph Steffan, 1366 Orchard Park Road - Expressed concern about adequate parking and safety - Will there be an arcade room Supervisor Dickson asked Chief Cosgrove to address parking concerns. Chief Cosgrove stated there have not been any parking issues and noted parking is legal along the shoulders of Orchard Park Road. Mr. Armstrong stated he does not anticipate many occasions of the parking lot being full and parking 2