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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD 1250 Union Road Minutes #2026-09 Meeting # 2026-09 West Seneca, NY 14224 May 11, 2026 Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Town Attorney Trapp stated the proposed local law would simplify the process for granting permits for outdoor entertainment in the town. Code Enforcement Officer Schieber stated that currently, applications for live music are reviewed through the variance process and the proposed modifications would consider the application to be a Special Use Permit. After review by the Code Enforcement Office, the Special Use Permits will be considered by the Town Board. The following public comments and questions were received: Brian Doster, 3361 Clinton Street: - Will much change from the current process with the Zoning Board of Appeals - Mr. Trapp stated the process would be shorter as the application would not need to be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals. - Will applicants be required to notify neighbors and obtain signatures of no objection - Mr. Trapp confirmed this is correct. - Will the special use permit grant permanent or limited approval of outdoor entertainments and expressed concerns about the neighboring business - Mr. Trapp stated that if the request is for more than 10 occurrences, the application would require Town Board approval. The Town Board can place reasonable conditions on a special use permit. Jason Havens, Owner of Rusty Nickel Brewing at 4350 Seneca Street: - Requested flexibility for the 60-days notice and stated they experience limited notice about bookings - Is the 10 event limit within a 12-month period,or would there be any flexibility - Is a variance still required for indoor music - A sound limit is set on the speakers, would an acoustic musician plugged into the speaker system be counted as an outdoor event Supervisor Dickson stated that he would consult with Mr. Schieber about the suggestions and questions. Mr. Trapp stated the number of events is not limited, but beyond 10 the Town Board would consider the application. The 60-day time frame is to allow the Code Enforcement Office to process the applications and the business owners generally have an idea of the number of events that could be scheduled. Motion by Supervisor Dickson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson, to close the public hearing. Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion Carried Supervisor Dickson asked that Mr. Trapp and Mr. Schieber discuss the public comments and make any revisions necessary. 2. 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 ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW 2026-4 MODIFICATION OF CHAPTER 46-6 AVOIDABLE ALARMS" in the Town of West Seneca. 2