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

Councilmember Piekarec asked what parcel the cemetery would remain with. Mr. Pandolfe stated the
current proposal includes the cemetery is showing on the combined parcel. Councilmember Piekarec
asked if appropriate screening would be added. Mr. Pandolfe stated SHPO recommended a fence be
installed around the cemetery and the property owners are amenable to this.

Councilmember Breidenstein requested that the applicant and West Seneca School District discuss
the addition of a walking path to keep students off Orchard Park Road. Mr.Pandolfe confirmed this
would be addressed during the site plan process.

Public comments were received as follows:

William O'Rourke, 251 Windmill Road:
- Concerned about runoff from the project and stated runoff from the Fire Company's property has
been an ongoing issue

Eric Danat, 1331 Seneca Creek Road:
- When was the property rezoned - Supervisor Dickson stated that the parcel known as 1425 Orchard
Park Road was rezoned approximately one year ago.

Mr. Lorigo stated new development benefits surrounding properties because runoff is not allowed to
leave the property. Supervisor Dickson asked if runoff contributes to the existing wetlands. Mr. Lorigo
stated the project would not disturb the wetlands.

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Sherman, to close the public hearing.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

Supervisor Dickson stated the SEQRA resolution is not available and the Town Board must wait to
vote on the proposal. Supervisor Dickson stated the revised project is good noting the lower density
and one-story units.

Councilmember Robertson asked what would happen to the existing church. Mr. Lorigo stated his
clients sold that property and understand the church will remain as a business property.
2. Town Clerk Newton re Proofs of Publication and posting of legal notice: "OF A PUBLIC HEARING
  TO HEAR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND CITIZENS FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST TO
  AMEND THE GRANTED USE PERMIT AND CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM
  M-1 TO R-50 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2544 CLINTON STREET TO RE-PURPOSE THE
  EXISTING MANSION AND CONSTRUCT ONE MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING" in the Town of West
  Seneca.

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to open the public hearing.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

Code Enforcement Officer Schieber provided the following information:
- Notification was made to surrounding property owners for the Planning Board and Town Board
meetings

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