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WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER Zoning Board of Appeals 1300 Union Road Minutes #2025-11 West Seneca, NY 14224 December 3, 2025 for his dog, privacy for his family, increase the usable area of the backyard, and improve the aesthetic appeal of the property. Chairperson Hicks stated neighbor signatures with no objection to the variance were received from residents at 7, 19, 20, 16, and 15 Greenspring Court; 7 and 15 Greenspring Court are the adjacent properties. Chairperson Hicks stated NYSDOT indicated that the project does not appear to have a significant impact on traffic on the State Highway System, has no opinion, and is determined to be a local concern. In addition, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning responded to the ZR-1 notification, has no recommendation, and determined the request is a local concern. Ms. Greenan referred to the area variance balancing test: 1) Is there an undesirable change to the neighborhood - no, there are neighbor letters in support; 2) Is there an alternative – no, based on the purpose of the request; 3) Is the request substantial – no, the request is very common; 4) Does the variance have an impact on the environment – no, there is no impact on the environment; 5) Is this a self-created difficulty – yes, but this is not the determining factor. Motion by Greenan, seconded by Lang, to close the public hearing and grant a variance for property located at 11 Greenspring Court to allow construction of a fence 6' in height in the front/side yard. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried 2025-045 Request of Anthony Marinaro for property located at 923 Orchard Park Road to allow construction of a pole barn with a midspan of 17’6” (maximum 12’ midspan allowed) Anthony Marinaro stated he would like to build a pole barn that would allow him to work on vehicles in his retirement. Chairperson Hicks asked how the upstairs of the pole barn would be utilized. Mr. Marinaro stated he anticipates using the space as a play area for his grandchildren. Ms. Greenan asked Mr. Marinaro if there is an alternative and why he is requesting a height of 17' 6". Mr. Marinaro stated he would like an upstairs level and prefers the look of a Gambrel roof. Mr. Busse stated the height is necessary to achieve the 2nd floor area regardless of the roof style. Chairperson Hicks asked if there would be an apartment or bathroom or plumbing. Mr. Marinaro stated he may want plumbing for a bathroom in the barn for his own use. Chairperson Hicks requested assurance the barn would not be used for business purposes. Mr. Marinaro stated he would not be using the barn for any business. Ms. Greenan asked Mr. Busse if the proposal would have an adverse effect on the physical environment. Mr. Busse stated it would not create an adverse impact and if any issues arose they would be addressed. Mr. Marinaro stated the property is 15 acres. Mr. Bedient stated neighbor signatures with no objection to the variance were received from residents at 928, 918, 921, 940, 955, 901, 933, and 934 Orchard Park Road. 10 Page 12 of 40