Southtowns Record

Village Board agenda — October 5, 2026

Government
Village of East Aurora
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Oct 5, 2026
Kind
Agenda
Topics
Zoning and land use, Public safety, Audits and oversight, Roads and traffic, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Water, sewer and drainage

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Resolution of the Village Board of East Aurora Approving the Site Plan for 206 Main
 Street, to modify the west exterior façade that includes the installation of a 10'x12' roll-
 up door, a double door, and to extend the exterior wall and roof for the enlargement of
  the interior stairway.

WHEREAS, an application has been submitted for Site Plan Approval at the above-referenced
property by applicant Ryan Kanowski of 206 EANY, LLC,

WHEREAS, the Village Board referred the site plan to the Planning Commission for review,
comment, and recommendation, and the Planning Commission resolution recommending site
plan approval, with findings and no conditions; and

WHEREAS, the Village’s SEQRA Intake Committee considered the application and reviewed
Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form submitted by the applicant and completed
Part 2 and Part 3 thereof on behalf of the Village, and it was the recommendation of the SEQRA
Committee and approved by the Village Board as a Negative Declaration, including that the
proposed development plan is an Unlisted Action and would have no significant environmental
impact; and

WHEREAS, the Village Board at a public meeting reviewed and considered further the
comments and all written materials submitted by the applicant and all other information and
recommendations before the Board, including minutes of prior Village Board meetings and the
recommendations from the SEQRA Intake Committee and Planning Commission, and the
referral and response from the Erie County Division of Planning declaring: No
Recommendation; proposed action has been reviewed and determined to be of local concern;
and

WHEREAS, the Village Board received and considered the Site Plan, the above referenced
upgrades, and any and all amendments thereof; and

WHEREAS, the Village Board has separately considered the environmental impacts of the
project, declared itself Lead Agency, and issued a Negative Declaration of environmental
significance, with the proposal classified as an Unlisted Action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board as follows:

  1. The Findings of Fact of the SEQRA Intake Committee, the resolution with findings of the
  Planning Commission, and the site plan application, all information included in the
  minutes taken in relation to the abovementioned Village Board and Planning Commission
  meetings, are herein incorporated by reference, including the following findings of the
  Planning Commission:
  I.  Applicant proposes improving the aesthetics of the west wall consistent with the Village’s
  Commercial Guidelines.
  II.  The design is a reflection of the history of the building
  III.  Significant improvement to the streetscape along Hamlin.
  IV.  No additional outdoor dining
  V.  The applicant proposes no improvements to the second floor, and its use is not part of this
  application.
  VI.  Conditions:
  VII.  Only downlighting on the exterior of the building.