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17 Computer Drive West Albany, NY 12205 518.438.9900 70 Linden Oaks, Third Floor Rochester, NY 14625 585.866.1000 Area Variance Project Narrative Proposed O’Reilly Auto Parts Store 1255,1265,1269,1271 Abbott Road City of Lackawanna March 5th, 2026 Introduction: The proposed development involves the construction of a new ±7,650 SF O’Reilly Auto Parts Store. The site is proposed to include forty one (41) onsite parking spaces (including 2 ADA - van accessible spaces on site). Two access drives are proposed to be constructed. One (1) minor commercial driveway from Abbott Road (City Jurisdiction) that will services patrons and one (1) open curb cut to Julian Ave (City Jurisdiction) that will service patrons and delivery vehicles. Two (2) curb cuts on Abbott Road will be closed as part of the project and new curb and sidewalk will be installed. Truck circulation will be from Abbott Road to Julian Ave where the truck will stage and then circulate out to Ridge Road. Other site features will include new utility services, stormwater mitigation features, asphalt parking and drive lanes, concrete curbing and sidewalk, a dumpster enclosure, LED dark sky compliant site lighting fixtures, landscaping, and signage. Application for Area Variance: The applicant is seeking relief from the following variances. (A) §230-36-D-(1) Off-street parking shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building Development proposes parking in the front yard. (B) §230-37-G-(2) Required off-street loading facilities shall not face or be visible from the frontage street, shall not be located in a required front yard. Development proposed loading facility in the front yard (Julian Ave) (C) §230-13-C-Yard Sizes: Maximum Front Yard: 10’ Proposed: 42.8’; Variance Sought: 32.8’ (D) §230-41-C: Max. 100 SF. of Site Signage Allowed: 100 SF.; Proposed: 407 SF.; Variance Sought: 307 SF. (E) §230-41-C: Max. Attached Signs not exceeding 1.0 SF. for every foot of building frontage Allowed: 90SF. (Julian) + 85 SF. (Abbott) = 175 SF. Proposed: 338SF.; Variance Sought: 163 SF. (79SF. Julian Ave & 84SF. Abbott) www.BohlerEngineering.com