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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Meeting # 2026-02 West Seneca, NY 14224 January 26, 2026 WHEREAS, a zoning change from C-1 and R-50 to C-2 to allow the construction of warehouses is sought; and WHEREAS, the Town Board, upon taking an independent hard look and reasoned evaluation of all of the above-referenced information, comments and written documentation with regard to the project; WHEREAS, upon review of Parts I, II, and III of the EAF and documentation and plans submitted by the applicant in connection with the review of the Project, the Town Board has not identified any potentially significant adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposed use of the Subject Property, has determined that this is an unlisted action and preparation of a Full Environmental Impact Statement is not necessary and that the issuance of a Negative Declaration is therefore appropriate; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.7(a) the Town Board hereby accepts its designation as lead agency and does hereby adopt a Negative Declaration with respect to the Project based on its determination that the Project will not result in any potentially significant adverse environmental impacts. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Piekarec, to grant the request to rezone property located at 120 South Avenue changing its classification from C-1 and R-50 to C-2 with the following conditions: 1) no materials to be stored outside; 2) the property currently known as 134 South Avenue add a deed restriction for no future development; and 3) the two parcels be merged. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments were received as follows: James Randolph, West Bihrwood Drive: - Thanked Lauren Masset for her service to the town as the Recreation Supervisor and, in his opinion, Ms. Masset has done a very good job - Will the Recreation Department have two part-time Supervisors - Supervisor Dickson stated Ms. Masset will stay on a part-time basis until a replacement can be found. Michael Smolen, Cresthaven Drive: - Referred to comments not able to made on Facebook - Councilmember Robertson asked if Mr. Smolen was referring to the comments being turned off after the Town Prosecutor job posting. Supervisor Dickson stated sometimes the person in the meeting overlooks comments during the meeting. Councilmember Piekarec stated the comments were turned off after the job posting and also understands this is the issue Mr. Smolen was referring to. Supervisor Dickson stated the town is considering switching to YouTube, noting that Facebook has started deleting files. - In his opinion, the Town Board does a good job handling public comments Joseph O'Donnell, Nancycrest Lane: - Recognized Councilmember Robertson for thanking the poll workers on election day 4 Page 8 of 177