Southtowns Record

TBM02.09.2026

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Feb 27, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Budget and taxes, Housing, Audits and oversight, Moratoriums, Short-term rentals

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road  Minutes - Meeting # 2026-03
West Seneca, NY 14224  February 9, 2026

- Concerned about derogatory comments made by the Supervisor towards constituents, noting the
level of public response speaks to the depth of the impact to the neighborhood

Brendon Najm, Summit Avenue:
- Supports the project and, in his opinion, the revised plans enhance the project

Anthony Keicher, 1290 Seneca Creek Road:
- Referred to the map being displayed and asked that the other parcels the applicant owns be
identified, and will the rezoning affect those parcels in the rear - Supervisor Dickson confirmed the
zoning of rear parcel would not be changed.
- Is this an all-electric development

Dominic Cortese, 4656 Pine Manor Road, Clarence:
- Diana and Eli Harfouche are across the street neighbors from his business, Cortese Construction,
and stated the Harfouches are wonderful people, grounded, of deep faith, and committed to their
trade of hospitality
- The Harfouches live in their Inn on Main Street and spoke highly of the maintenance of the property
and care of their guests
- He would choose the Harfouches as neighbors and believes they will be good neighbors in West
Seneca

DJ Anthony, longtime resident:
- Has known the Harfouches for 35 years and spoke of their high character
- In his experience, the applicant runs their business very well and is hopeful the project is approved

Chris McDonald, Lein Road:
- In his opinion, character references are not germane in this instance

Diana Harfouche, owner of Kloc's Grove:
- Expressed the need for supporting local business owners
- Business owners have concerns also, and the project is about the future of Kloc's Grove and her
vision to grow the business
- It is her job and duty to maintain the success the business noting there are 50 employees, 3 full
time employees, that count on her
- Has made extreme concessions to meet residents concerns and believes there is overall support
for the project across the town
- Requested the Town Board support the project and noted that change is good
- Putting lodging on the site of any wedding venue is a winning game

Eric Danat, 1331 Seneca Creek Road:
- How would the project benefit the residents
- What precedent would approving the project set
- There are hotels on Slade Avenue and do not need one in this location
- Expressed concerns about the traffic in the area and the condition of the roads
- What is the vision of the town, in his opinion, renters are not invested in the town long term
- The town does not need more apartment complexes

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