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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM DRAFT TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-03 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 9, 2026 - Applicant appeared before the Town Board on January 2, 2025, and was granted a zoning change and special permit from M-1 to R-50(S) for construction of a multiple-family dwelling with all related site improvements, and the Town Board adopted a Negative SEQRA Decalaration - The applicant has modified the shape of the proposed buildings from multiple buildings throughout the site, to one (1), 3-story building - Current request for consideration is to amend the special permit to reflect the current site plan Angela Eicholtz of Home Leasing, along with Shelby Vakiener and Dan Brocht of LaBella Associates, provided the following information: - Requesting an amendment to the special use permit to allow the property owner to consolidate the 7 building project into a 2 building project - Project would preserve the existing mansion building and convert it into apartment units - The modified plan would: - Provide a greater setback from the road and reduced visibility of the second building to the public - Increase ADA accessibility - Preserve more open space and existing vegetation - Expands the shelter in place accommodations - Improves the parking lot layout - Improves playground safety - Reduces electrical demand of the project -The number of units increased from 67 to 75 noting the square footage of the project and bedroom count have both decreased - Overall usage demands have decreased Councilmember Robertson asked if school buses were always expected to enter the property. Ms. Eicholtz stated originally the school children would walk to Clinton Street for school buses, and the current plan is for the buses to enter the property. Councilmember Breidenstein asked where the central waiting area would be located. Ms. Eicholtz stated the area would be within the property. Councilmember Sherman asked if the applicant had discussed bussing with the school district. Ms. Eicholtz stated the applicant had not discussed bus routes, but had provided the school district with the number of anticipated school children and data of the Home Leasing's existing portfolio. Councilmember Piekarec asked if sidewalks are included in the project. Ms. Eicholtz confirmed sidewalks are included in the interior of the complex. Councilmember Piekarec asked how the drainage had changed from the last plan. Ms. Vakiener stated there would not be any substantial differences, and it would be to NYSDEC standards. Councilmember Piekarec asked if the stonewall at the front of the property would remain. Ms. Vakiener confirmed the stonewall would remain but be widened to allow buses and emergency vehicle access. Councilmember Piekarec asked where dumpsters would be located and understood garbage pickup and plowing would be private. Ms. Vakiener stated behind the building. Supervisor Dickson stated he understands the applicant asked NYSDOT about adding a sidewalk on 4 Page 7 of 192