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

and the maps should be corrected if this is not accurate.

Councilmember Piekarec stated that he voted against the new public comments format because, in
his opinion, the format creates awkwardness in terms of follow ups and clarifications.

Supervisor Dickson stated Mr. Schieber can assist residents with zoning questions.

Councilmember Robertson referred to Facebook postings and agrees comments should be left on
and job postings should have a deadline when the posting and related comments are removed.
Further, Councilmember Robertson would like the Facebook comments to be posted to the minutes in
their entirety with feedback from the Town Board members.

Supervisor Dickson stated the title Recreation Supervisor is part of the White Collar Union, but
Recreation Director is not part of the union. Ms. Masset is working with the town part-time.

Councilmember Breidenstein asked Town Clerk Newton to repost the Town Board liaisons on the
website. Town Clerk Newton suggested leaving a list with the Security Officers.

Town Clerk Newton referred to the comments made about the meeting minutes. Per Town Law
Section 30 and 63, minutes are required to be taken but only require motions, resolutions, and votes.
Meeting minutes do not have to be verbatim.

OLD BUSINESS
TABLED ITEMS
1. 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 FOR
  A REZONE AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1245 SENECA CREEK
  ROAD CHANGING ITS CLASSIFICATION FROM R-90 TO R-60(S) TO ALLOW A BOUTIQUE
  HOTEL AND THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL" in the Town of West Seneca.

Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Breidenstein, to reopen the public
hearing to hear all interested parties and citizens for or against the request for a rezone and special
use permit for property located at 1245 Seneca Creek Road changing its classification from R-90 to
R-60(S) to allow a boutique hotel and the service of alcohol in the town of West Seneca.

Ayes: 5  Noes: 0  Abstain: 0  Motion Carried

Code Enforcement Officer Schieber stated surrounding property owners were notified of this public
hearing.

Sean Hopkins, attorney for the applicant Hasbro Properties, LLC, provided the following information:
- This is a continuation of a public hearing from the November 25, 2025, Town Board meeting
- Site located at 1245 Seneca Creek Road is approximately 18.2 acres noting the project will only
impact 4 acres
- The property, an existing banquet facility, is currently zoned R-90 and the applicant is requesting to
amend the zoning classification of 12.8 acres to R-60A to accommodate the proposed use

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