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WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER Zoning Board of Appeals 1300 Union Road Minutes #20264'l West Seneca, NY '14224 January 28,2026 Conctusion: The board voted to table the motion until the March meeting. This attows the appticant time to consu[t with their fence company (Guardian Fences) and deve[op [ess substantiaI atternative proposats. A picture of the propertywas submitted and also Bedient did took up the property on googte maps to review property lay out for other options. Area Varaince Balancing Test ls there an undesirable change to the neighborhood? A neighbor came forward with concerns ls there an alternative? Yes. Possibly the backyard. ls the request substantial? Yes Motion by Chairperson Stachowski, seconded by Bedient, to table this item until the March 2026 meeting. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried NEW BUSINESS 2025449 Request of Kristin L. Arcuri for property located at 3 Rene Drive to allow for a fence projection 15'past home dwelling (maximum projection 10' allowed). Applicant Carey is looking to maximize usable green space for five young grandchildren and their dogs, as a portion of the yard is already occupied by a fenced-in pool. Detaits: The proposed fence is a four-foot-high, see-through, wrought-iron styte. The appticant provided letters of support from three neighbors. Utitity easements exist on the property. Tronolone asked if there was any approva[ needed from NYS DOT or Erie County. Code Enforcement Officer Busse stated no requirement need if they are not within 500 feet of a county road. Conc[usion: The motion was approved 5-0, contingent on the appticant providing letters from utitity companies (Nationat Fuet, NYSEC) confirming no issues with buitding over the easements. NO PUBLIC COMMENT Area Variance Balancing Test ls there an undesirable change to the neighborhood? No, it's a compatible structure and will not block sight lines, reduce visibility for traffic or affect neighboring problems. ls there an alternative? No, the request is to make it functional and give privacy and safety to children and pets. ls the request substantial? No, it's not substantial. The difference in the projection is 5 feet. The height of the fence may be compliant of four feet. Does the variance have an impact on the environment? No, the fence is low, open in appearance, and will not affect drainage, llght, or airflow, environmental features, or traffic pattern in public safety. ls this a self-created difficulty? Possibly, but this alone does not preclude granting a variance. The applicant is trying to secure seasonable use of the air to protect her grandchildren and pets and wants privacy. 3