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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-08 West Seneca, NY 14224 April 27, 2026 - There are unknowns involved with the project that could be detrimental to the neighborhood - The Planning Board recommended that the rooms would only be rented to those associated with events at Kloc's Grove - Expressed concerns about an increase in traffic in this area, the impact on the sanitary sewer system, an increase in the noise from the location, and the instances of drinking and driving - What impact could this have on nearby property values - The project would decrease the quality of life for the surrounding property owners - Anticipates an increase in first-responder calls - In his opinion, there would be a lack of supervision and the units would be available at all times - Requested the project be denied Doug Smithmeyer, Seneca Creek Road: - What is the purpose of zoning and recounted his own experience with attempting to put a barn on his property - People not directly impacted by the project cannot understand - The proposed project will diminish his enjoyment of his property - Expressed concerns about the proposed buildings being left vacant if the business is not successful - The property is better suited for single family homes Karen Delecki, 1295 Seneca Creek Road: - The proposal sounds like apartments are being proposed and does not want this Conrad Wierzbowski, 1087 Seneca Creek Road, stated that 1245 Seneca Creek Road paid less town taxes in 2025 than in 2023. Doreen, Seneca Creek Road: - State that her question about whether a study was conducted on the infrastructure, specifically the poor water pressure and electrical outages has never been answered - Referred to a resident who stated she has raw sewage in her backyard after heavy rains - Why are these issues not a priority to the Town Board - In her opinion, only the property owner would benefit from the proposed project - Expressed concerns about possible negative impacts - In her opinion, there are plenty hotels in the area - Town Board members should not vote in a particular way because of a personal friendship with the applicant, or receiving campaign donations Simone O'Connor, Glenfield Drive: - What thoughts do the Town Board members have when listening to the residents' comments in opposition to the project - People's experiences should be considered over all other things Chris Owczarczak referred to the public's unanswered questions from the previous public hearing and asked for answers. Supervisor Dickson directed Deputy Supervisor Greenan to forward comments received through Facebook to Town Clerk Newton, and were not read at the meeting. 5