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

effect of construction vehicles on the road
- The neighboring residents love the neighborhood and are concerned people

Diana Harfouche returned tot he microphone:
- Has not contributed to political functions and cannot recall the the names of the Town Board
members
- She is proposing the project because, in her opinion, is great for the town
- Would be glad to provide her resume and reiterated her commitment to Kloc's Grove
- Wedding trends are changing and noted residents cannot understand the concerns businesses are
facing
- Her children are West Seneca residents, and she is very committed to the community
- Respects residents and asks for support in return and repeated that change is necessary
- Referred to the request as a zoning correction

James Raymond returned to the microphone:
- Challenged the denials of political relationships
- In his opinion, Transit Road would be a better location for a hotel

Charles, Fawn Trail:
- The proposal is not a large hotel similar to a Marriott
- Examined the property to appreciate the scale of the proposal and noted the distance between the
project and the surrounding houses
- Appreciates the need for the hotel units for the venue and spoke to the elements of the project and
the positive impacts of the investment
- In his opinion, the business has been existing and nothing is changing, including traffic and noise

Zach Armstrong, Marilyn Drive:
- Supports the project and spoke to the evolution of the business
- Is not aware of any problems at the business
- As a business owner, he has gone through many expansions and giving back to the communtiy
- It is difficult to run a business in NYS, noting 40% goes to the state
- The proposal makes good business sense and additional taxes benefit residents

Conrad Wierzbowski, 1087 Seneca Creek Road:
- In his opinion, the request is spot zoning
- Expressed concerns about future business owners, for example Motel 6, if the business does not
succeed

 Chris Owczarczak returned to the microphone:
- He was not opposed to rooms for guests, but is opposed to transient guests
- The size of the project would change the neighborhood

Patti Najm, Meadow Drive:
- The weather in this area is challenging and, in her opinion, on-site rooms would be beneficial to the
venue
- In her opinion, it would be safer for wedding guests to remain on-site and not leave the venue

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