Cheektowaga Town public meetings in 2024

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct SEQR reviews for several proposed construction projects. The body will discuss old business regarding three sites and new business regarding two additional developments.

• Review of 6,000 sq ft storage building at 3409 Broadway Street
• Review of 5,760 sq ft two-story addition at 555 Ludwig Avenue
• Review of two-story company headquarters and stormwater improvements at 485 Kennedy Road
• Review of 124-foot cell tower and infrastructure at 2733 William Street
• Review of 5,000 sq ft retail building and 2,000 sq ft storage building at 4868 Transit Road

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on December 18, 2024 and voted to place three area variance applications in pending status. The pending variances involve generator placement at 357 Barbados Drive and 102 Cherrywood Drive, and a redevelopment plan for 580 Dick Road that seeks reduced setbacks, additional parking, and reduced landscaping. The board also approved the meeting minutes and then adjourned.

• 2024-80: Area variance pending for James Wittman’s generator at 357 Barbados Drive, which would encroach the required 5‑foot buffer from the property line.
• 2024-81: Area variance pending for Eric Klaffka’s generator at 102 Cherrywood Drive, also encroaching the required 5‑foot buffer.
• 2024-82: Area variance pending for Dominic Schiraldi’s redevelopment at 580 Dick Road, seeking zero‑foot side/rear yard setbacks, 19 parking spaces (one short of the required 20), and only 1.86% landscaped area versus the required 15%.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review several pending projects. Old business includes reaffirming a site plan for 20 residential units at 5030 Genesee and reviewing additions and storage buildings at 555 Ludwig and 3409 Broadway. New business covers a site‑plan amendment at 580 Dick Road, a retail development at 4868 Transit, and a special use permit for a 124‑foot wireless tower by Verizon at 2733 William.

• 5030 Genesee – request to reaffirm expired site plan for 20 residential units
• 555 Ludwig – development review of a 5,760 sf two‑story office/showroom addition
• 3409 Broadway – development review of a 6,000 sq ft storage building (20 ft height)
• 580 Dick Road – approved site‑plan amendment to modify pump configuration and reduce stall count
• 2733 William – special use permit request for a 124‑foot Verizon wireless telecommunications tower

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific discussion items or decisions.

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board meeting will discuss the appointment of a Deputy Highway Superintendent under New Business. The agenda also includes routine items such as the pledge, call to order, old business, resolutions, and possible executive session. No other specific actions or contracts are listed.

• Consider appointment of Deputy Highway Superintendent

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will consider several resolutions, including approving a memorandum of understanding with the Town Supervisory Unit, changing the 2025 work‑session schedule, authorizing fund transfers and vouchers, amending the Granicus property‑management contract, and awarding major contracts for sanitary sewer repairs ($1,836,100) and snow‑removal services. Public hearings on two special‑use permits will also be held.

• Resolution 2024-665 – Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Town Supervisory Unit
• Resolution 2024-693 – Change Town Board Work Sessions to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, seven days before regular meetings for 2025
• Resolution 2024-734 – Transfer of funds totaling $... for equipment repairs and purchases (e.g., $62,000 diesel, $41,000 police vehicles)
• Resolution 2024-738 – Award $1,836,100 contract to National Water Main Cleaning Co. for sanitary sewer lateral lining in Shed 3
• Resolution 2024-739 – Award snow and ice removal contract to Mancuso Landscaping for calendar year 2025

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to discuss new business regarding the Deputy Highway Superintendent. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Discussion of Deputy Highway Superintendent

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider SEQR reviews for three development proposals. The proposals include a 1,600‑sq‑ft Tim Hortons coffee shop with a drive‑thru at Harlem Road and Cleveland Drive, a 6,000‑sq‑ft storage building at 3409 Broadway Street, and a two‑story, 5,760‑sq‑ft addition at 555 Ludwig Avenue. No new business items are listed for this meeting.

• Review SEQR/Special Use Permit for 397 Cleveland Drive – 1,600 sq ft Tim Hortons coffee shop with 22‑seat dining area and 16‑car drive‑thru at Harlem & Cleveland.
• Review SEQR for 3409 Broadway Street – proposed 6,000 sq ft (60’ x 100’) storage building, 20‑ft height, meeting setback requirements.
• Review SEQR for 555 Ludwig Avenue – two‑story addition totaling 5,760 sq ft for office/workstation space, product showroom, conference rooms, and kitchen.

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session on November 26, 2024. The agenda lists standard items such as a pledge of allegiance, call to order, new business, old business, resolutions, and a possible executive session. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the agenda.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town Supervisory Unit, adopt the 2025 Benefit Basis Budget, and authorize three change orders for sewer‑lining work totaling $473,615. It will also adjust the schedule for 2025 Work Sessions, appoint an automotive mechanic crew chief, and amend the preliminary 2025 budget.

• Resolution 2024-665 – approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Cheektowaga Supervisory Unit
• Resolution 2024-683 – adoption of 2025 Benefit Basis Budget (Appropriations $18,666,554; Tax Levy $14,167,617)
• Resolution 2024-684 – Change Order No. 1 for sewer work approved for $177,115
• Resolution 2024-685 – Change Order No. 2 for sewer work approved for $210,622
• Resolution 2024-686 – Change Order No. 3 for sewer work approved for $85,878

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed an application for an area variance on the property at 397 Cleveland Drive. The variance seeks to reduce the required front‑yard setback from 50 ft to 16 ft and the required parking stalls from 30 to 14 for a proposed 1,600 sf Tim Hortons. The Board voted to place the variance application in pending status. Several other new applications were also listed for discussion.

• Pending area variance for 397 Cleveland Drive (front‑yard setback reduction, parking reduction)
• New application 2024‑74 for 96 Penwood Drive
• New application 2024‑75 for 120 Nadine Drive
• New application 2024‑76 for 82 Montfort Drive
• New application 2024‑77 for 1006 Beach Road

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding 555 Ludwig. The body will also review old business concerning a commission vacancy, 264 Seton Road, and Greenleaf Lane.

• Review of 555 Ludwig
• Discussion of TSC Vacancy
• Review of 264 Seton Road
• Review of Greenleaf Lane

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will review a zoning amendment for 5030 Genesee, propose a coffee shop at 397 Cleveland Drive, and review development plans for 3409 Broadway and 1593 Walden.

• Zoning amendment for 5030 Genesee (C-Retail to RA-Apartments, 20 units)
• Development review for 397 Cleveland Drive (coffee shop, 1,600 sq-ft)
• Development review for 3409 Broadway (6,000 sq-ft storage building)
• Development review for 1593 Walden (oil center retrofit, 2,000 sq-ft)
• Approval of meeting minutes

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will meet on November 13, 2024. The agenda is procedural and serves as a reminder of changes to the meeting date and location.

• Meeting location changed to Town Hall Council Chambers
• Meeting dates changed to the second Wednesday of each month

Board - Work Session

The agenda for this work session contains no specific items for decision or discussion. It consists of procedural boilerplate.

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will adopt the 2025 ad valorem budget, approving $91.45 million in general fund appropriations and a $59.56 million tax levy. It will also adopt the 2025 benefit basis budget for special districts, approve a $177,115 change order for sewer cleaning and lining, and approve fund transfers and vouchers. Additionally, the Board will accept a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town Supervisory Unit.

• Adopt 2025 Ad Valorem Budget (Resolution 2024-681) – Appropriations $91,450,869; Tax Levy $59,560,375
• Adopt 2025 Benefit Basis Budget (Resolution 2024-683) – Appropriations $18,666,554; Tax Levy $14,167,617
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for sewer cleaning/lining (Resolution 2024-684) – $177,115
• Approve Transfer of Funds (Resolution 2024-678) – includes $18,202.82 for police equipment and other allocations
• Accept Memorandum of Understanding with Town Supervisory Unit (Resolution 2024-665)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review SEQR comments for three development proposals. The first is a 1,600‑square‑foot Tim Horton's coffee shop with a 22‑seat dining area and a 16‑vehicle drive‑through at Harlem Road and Cleveland Street. The second is a 6,000‑square‑foot contractor equipment storage building at 3409 Broadway, measuring 60 × 100 feet and 20 feet high. The third is a two‑story, 5,760‑square‑foot addition for office and showroom space at 555 Ludwig.

• 397 Cleveland – 1,600 sf Tim Horton's coffee shop with 22 seats and 16‑vehicle drive‑through at Harlem & Cleveland
• 3409 Broadway – 6,000 sf contractor equipment storage building, 60 × 100 ft, 20 ft height
• 555 Ludwig – two‑story, 5,760 sf addition for office, showroom, conference rooms, and kitchen

Board - Work Session

The Town of Cheektowaga Board is holding a work session to discuss the Prohousing Communities Designation. No other new business or resolutions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Prohousing Communities Designation with Dan Young

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on a resolution to spend up to $2,202,694.18 on FY2024 street paving, new drainage and permanent improvements. It will also consider reappointments to the Conservation Advisory Council, several sewer‑work change orders totaling $473,615, a multi‑account fund transfer of $88,561.96, and amendments to the Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance adding a no‑parking zone on Greenleaf Lane. Public hearings on the 2025 Annual Plan, Preliminary Ad Valorem Budget and Benefit Basis Budget are scheduled, and a consent agenda containing routine items will be presented.

• Resolution 2024-571: Approve FY2024 highway paving and drainage list, spending up to $2,202,694.18
• Resolution 2024-632: Reappoint three members and add a new member to the Conservation Advisory Council
• Resolutions 2024-648, 2024-649, 2024-650: Approve three change orders for sewer cleaning, televising and CIPP lining totaling $473,615.00
• Resolution 2024-646: Transfer $88,561.96 among General, CDBG and Part Town accounts for various services and projects
• Resolution 2024-651: Amend Chapter 235 to prohibit parking on the north side of Greenleaf Lane between the library driveway and Harlem Road

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will review the 2025 tentative budget, including proposed tax rates and levy adjustments for various districts. The agenda lists changes to ad valorem rates, sewer and drainage levies, and other fund appropriations. No specific motions or votes are detailed in the agenda.

• General Fund ad valorem rate increase to 5.842% (from 5.557%) for 2025
• Sanitary Sewer #1 levy increase of $1,567 (13.26%) for 2025
• Consolidated Sewer District levy increase of $423,642 (3.27%) for 2025
• Master Drainage District levy decrease of $205,208 (‑43.31%) for 2025
• Consolidated Garbage fund levy increase of $804,733 (8.38%) for 2025

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will discuss the 2025 tentative budget tax rates and levy amounts. The agenda compares 2024 and 2025 ad valorem rates for the General Fund, Highway Fund, and other districts. The proposed budget reflects a total ad valorem increase of $2,280,891, or 3.98%, raising the overall tax bill from $1,342.75 to $1,406.80 per $155,400 assessed value. Specific changes include increases for sanitary sewer and consolidated garbage and a large decrease in the Highway Fund levy.

• General Fund ad valorem rate rises to 5.842 (from 5.557) for 2025
• Overall ad valorem tax bill increases $64.05 to $1,406.80 per $155,400 assessed value
• Sanitary Sewer #1 levy increases $1,567 (13.26% rise) to $13,381
• Consolidated Garbage levy rises $804,733 (8.38% increase) to $10,405,973
• Highway Fund levy drops $317,059 (94.22% decline) to $19,447

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals will review several variance applications, including residential requests for 147 Croydon Drive, 50 Suzette Drive, 4563 Union Road, and 808 Borden Road. The board will also consider a commercial variance for a proposed 1,600 sf Tim Hortons at 397 Cleveland Drive, seeking a front‑yard setback reduction from 50 ft to 16 ft and a parking reduction from 29 stalls to 14. Decisions will be made on whether to grant these variances under Town Code Chapter 26.

• ZBA‑2024‑68: variance request for 147 Croydon Drive
• ZBA‑2024‑69: variance request for 50 Suzette Drive
• ZBA‑2024‑70: variance request for 4563 Union Road
• ZBA‑2024‑71: variance request for 808 Borden Road
• ZBA‑2024‑73: area variance for 397 Cleveland Drive Tim Hortons – front setback 16 ft (vs 50 ft) and parking 14 stalls (vs 29)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission will discuss new business regarding eight specific locations and address four items of old business. The meeting includes a discussion on a TSC vacancy.

• Review of Harlem Road
• Review of 3409 Broadway
• Review of 1272-1288 French Road
• Review of 6640 Transit Road
• Discussion of TSC Vacancy

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing development proposals for five different sites. These include a commercial solar energy system, a coffee shop, and various building additions or new structures.

• Solar energy generating system (<3.25 MW AC) on up to 20 acres of a capped landfill at 0 (777) Indian Road
• 1,600 sq-ft coffee shop with drive-thru at 397 Cleveland Drive
• 6,000 sq-ft storage building at 3409 Broadway
• Two-story addition for 5,760 sq-ft of office and showroom space at 555 Ludwig
• 3,200 sq-ft open-air pavilion and walking trails at 225 Como Park Blvd.

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session on October 8, 2024. Board members will discuss a proposed cannabis law, set the schedule for future work sessions, and review the tentative budget for 2025. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed cannabis law
• Scheduling of future work sessions
• Review of tentative 2025 budget

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will appoint permanent police captain and lieutenant, create a Town Comptroller position, and rescind the 2023 cyclical reassessment resolution. It will also approve a $2,202,694.18 budget for FY2024 highway paving and drainage improvements, and adopt Local Law No. 8 amending the Building Construction Codes. Additional actions include amending contracts for a police classroom ($18,500) and ALPR camera upgrades, and approving various fund transfers and warrants.

• Approve $2,202,694.18 for FY2024 highway paving and drainage (Resolution 2024-571)
• Amend engineering services agreement with Nussbaumer & Clarke for an extra $18,500 for the police classroom (Resolution 2024-597)
• Amend agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Police Department ALPR cameras (Resolution 2024-598)
• Create the Town Comptroller position (Resolution 2024-514)
• Adopt Local Law No. 8 to amend the Building Construction Codes Administration Law (Resolution 2024-599)

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will approve minutes from its August 28 meeting and review two pending SEQR items from prior meetings. It will discuss the 6640 Transit Road expansion and the 3325 Genesee Street transitional housing development. New business includes a Tim Horton's coffee shop at 397 Cleveland Drive, a storage building at 3409 Broadway, and a two‑story addition at 555 Ludwig Avenue.

• 6640 Transit Road Development – phase 1 snow scraper, phase 2 fleet storage garage (SEQR review)
• 3325 Genesee Street Development – two‑phased transitional housing (~10,000 sq ft, 20 units; ~9,700 sq ft, 14 units) (SEQR review)
• 397 Cleveland Drive Development – 1,600 sq ft Tim Horton's coffee shop with 22 seats and 16‑car drive‑thru (SEQR & Special Use Permit review)
• 3409 Broadway Street Development – 6,000 sq ft storage building, 20 ft high (SEQR review)
• 555 Ludwig Avenue Development – 2,880 sq ft two‑story addition for showroom, offices, etc. (SEQR review)

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session on September 24, 2024 at the Town Justice Court. The board will consider items presented by Toter Company, BusPatrol, and Powermarket.io representatives Tom Harty and Brad Tito. No other business items are listed.

• Toter Company – presentation
• BusPatrol – presentation
• Powermarket.io – presentation by Tom Harty & Brad Tito

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will permanently appoint Police Chief Brian Coons and two public safety dispatchers. It will create a Town Comptroller position, rescind the 2023 cyclical reassessment resolution, and approve several fund transfers. Finally, the Board will adopt a zoning amendment changing four parcels from General Commercial to Motor Service District and issue a SEQRA Negative Declaration for the 1593 Walden development.

• Permanent appointment of Police Chief Brian Coons (Resolution 2024-561)
• Appointment of Public Safety Dispatchers Tyshanay D. Barbour and Tanteyana A. Williams (Resolution 2024-562)
• Creation of the Town Comptroller position (Resolution 2024-514)
• Rescission of Resolution 2023-670 (cyclical reassessments) (Resolution 2024-528)
• Zoning amendment and SEQRA Negative Declaration for 1593 Walden Ave and three Dale Road parcels (Resolutions 2024-565 & 2024-566)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on September 18, 2024 to consider several applications. After a public hearing, the Board voted to place each application in a pending status, meaning approval is conditional on obtaining a building permit and meeting construction timelines. The items include area variances and special permits for residential accessory structures and new builds on multiple properties.

• Area Variance – 1414 Harlem Road (additional 288 sq ft shed, total 808 sq ft, exceeds 750 sq ft limit)
• Area Variance – 75 Applewood Road (494.4 sq ft garage expansion, total 959.96 sq ft, exceeds 750 sq ft limit; also 3‑ft setback violation)
• Special Permit – 305A Hyland Avenue (residential new build, lot width/area waiver)
• Area Variance – 305A Hyland Avenue (rear yard setback of 45’ 8”, exceeds required 55 ft)
• Special Permit – 305B Hyland Avenue (residential new build, lot width/area waiver)

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Traffic Safety Commission will meet to discuss new business items related to Seton Road, Losson Road, and other local streets, as well as address old business regarding a vacancy on the commission.

• Seton Road
• Losson Road
• Foisset Avenue
• Hawthorne Avenue
• Hoerner Avenue

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing site plans and environmental quality reviews for three development projects. These include a multi-unit residential project, a coffee shop, and a storage building.

• 3325 Genesee Street: Proposed two one-story buildings with 34 total units
• 397 Cleveland Drive: Proposed 1,600 Sq Ft Tim Horton’s coffee shop with a 16 car drive-thru queue
• 3409 Broadway Street: Proposed 6,000 Sq Ft storage building 20’ high

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board work session will discuss new business items, including a presentation by James Burns of the Chamber of Commerce and a proposal by Best Brothers Development for residential infill at 77 Bennett. No decisions have been recorded yet; the items are slated for discussion. The meeting also includes old business, resolutions, and a possible executive session.

• James Burns (Chamber of Commerce) presentation
• Best Brothers Development proposal for residential infill at 77 Bennett

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote to create a new Town Comptroller position and approve several contracts, including a new police generator and sewer rehabilitation work. The board will also hear a public proposal to create an aggressive panhandling chapter in the town code.

• Create Town Comptroller position
• Approve $349,000 generator for Police and Court Building
• Approve sewer manhole rehabilitation change orders
• Public hearing on aggressive panhandling local law
• Approve warrant for $16.7 million in payments

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Conservation Advisory Council was notified that future regular meetings will now be held on the first Wednesday of each month, starting with the September 4, 2024 meeting. No other agenda items were listed for this meeting.

Veterans Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Veterans Affairs Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall Room 208, 3301 Broadway Street. The notice also references the Francis J. Donovan Post at 3210 Genesee Street. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the document.

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will consider three items. First, it will revisit the 1593 Walden Avenue re‑zoning request for a quick oil‑change center. Second, it will review a two‑phase expansion at 6640 Transit Road, including a snow‑scraper and a fleet storage garage. Third, it will evaluate a two‑phase transitional housing project at 3325 Genesee Street.

• 1593 Walden Avenue – re‑zoning to MS‑Motor Services District for oil‑change center
• 6640 Transit Road – Phase 1 snow‑scraper; Phase 2 fleet storage and service garage
• 3325 Genesee Street – Phase 1 10,000 sq ft, 20‑unit building; Phase 2 9,700 sq ft, 14‑unit building for transitional housing

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board will hold a work session at Town Justice Court to discuss a Historic Preservation Ordinance and a Draft EMS Study. The meeting will be recorded for public broadcast.

• Discussion of Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Review of Draft EMS Study
• Meeting held at Town Justice Court, 3223 Union Road

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will vote on a resolution to hold a special election in December 2024 to decide whether to adopt a ward-based voting system for Town Board Councilmember seats. The board also plans to approve the purchase of 180 refuse totes for $11,340 and will hear a public comment on the demolition of a property at 44 Virginia Road.

• Vote on ward system referendum for December 2024
• Approve purchase of 180 refuse totes for $11,340
• Public hearing for demolition of 44 Virginia Road
• Resolution 2024-433: Special Use Permit for 3438 Broadway
• Resolution 2024-452: Sole source purchase of refuse totes

Board - Special Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee will review three SEQR items: a re‑zoning request for 1593 Walden Avenue to a Motor Services District for an oil‑change center; a development review of 6640 Transit Road proposing a snow‑scraper and a separate fleet storage/vehicle service garage; and a two‑phase transitional housing project at 3325 Genesee Street with 20 units in phase 1 and 14 units in phase 2.

• 1593 Walden Ave – re‑zone to MS‑Motor Services District for quick oil‑change center
• 6640 Transit Rd – Phase 1 snow scraper; Phase 2 fleet storage and vehicle service garage
• 3325 Genesee St – transitional housing: ~10,000 sq ft, 20‑unit building (Phase 1) and ~9,700 sq ft, 14‑unit building (Phase 2)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing a use variance for a solar energy facility and special permits for two residential new builds. The board is also addressing several new items and a tabled application.

• Use variance for a privately developed solar energy generation facility at 777 Indian Road
• Special permit for a residential new build at 195 Northcrest Avenue
• Special permit for a residential new build at 257 Chapel Avenue
• New item review for 132 Woodgate Drive
• New item review for 133 David Avenue

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on August 21, 2024 at the Cheektowaga Senior Center. The board reviewed a use variance application for a privately developed solar energy generation facility at 777 Indian Road, which was placed on pending status pending a building permit and construction start. The board also considered special permit applications for residential new builds on 195 Northcrest Avenue and 257 Chapel Avenue, both of which were placed on pending status under the same conditions.

• Use Variance – solar energy generation facility – 777 Indian Road (pending)
• Special Permit – residential new build – 195 Northcrest Avenue (pending)
• Special Permit – residential new build – 257 Chapel Avenue (pending)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is meeting to decide on a bond resolution for highway equipment and a personnel termination. The board is also reviewing a development project for Carwell Products on Broadway.

• Bond resolution for the acquisition of heavy highway equipment not to exceed $2,750,000
• Termination of Highway Department Laborer Timothy T. Jaworowicz effective June 13, 2024
• Review of project #2023-3492 at 3438 Broadway for a 2,500 sf expansion and service bays

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing several development projects, including a 91-unit veteran housing complex and a request to re-zone land for an oil change center. The board will also consider expansions to existing sites on French Road and Broadway Street.

• Proposed 91-unit, three-story housing complex for veterans at 3600 Harlem Road
• Re-zoning request to MS-Motor Services District for a quick oil change center at 1593 Walden Avenue
• Proposed 34-unit project consisting of two one-story buildings at 3325 Genesee Street
• Proposed 2,700 square foot addition at 1286 French Road
• Proposed addition of 29 parking stalls at 2575 Broadway Street

Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board will consider several development review items, including a 2,700‑sq‑ft addition at 1286 French Road, demolition and construction of a 91‑unit veteran housing complex at 3600 Harlem Road, and a parking expansion at 2575 Broadway Street. New business items include a development project at 6640 Transit Road with infrastructure additions, a two‑building, 34‑unit project at 3325 Genesee Street, and a rezoning request for an oil‑change center at 1593 Walden Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting.

• 3600 Harlem Road – demolition of existing building and construction of a new three‑story, 91‑unit housing complex for veterans
• 6640 Transit Road – addition of a truck trailer snow sweeper, a salt storage shed, a pylon sign, and related infrastructure improvements
• 3325 Genesee Street – construction of two one‑story buildings housing a total of 34 units with shared entrance and sidewalk
• 1593 Walden Avenue – rezoning of four parcels to MS‑Motor Services District for a quick oil‑change center and application for a Special Use Permit
• 1286 French Road – proposed 2,700‑sq‑ft addition to existing space to expand multi‑purpose area, add a parent lounge, and increase storage

Board - Special Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board adopted Resolution 2024‑454, which schedules two public hearings to gather input on a proposed plan to divide the town into wards for councilmember elections. The hearings will be held on August 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM and August 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2 of the Town Justice Court, 3223 Union Road. The resolution includes three attachment maps: Cervas Plan 2, Cervas 1, and Mr. Young’s Plan. The resolution was sponsored by Supervisors Nowak, Kaminski, Pilarski, Jasinski, Bakowski, and Thompson.

• Resolution 2024‑454 calls for public hearings on a ward‑based election plan
• Public hearing scheduled for August 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM
• Public hearing scheduled for August 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Attachments: Cervas Plan 2, Cervas 1, Mr. Young’s Plan
• Sponsoring councilmembers: Nowak, Kaminski, Pilarski, Jasinski, Bakowski, Thompson

Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing several development projects for environmental impact. The meeting includes discussions on a solar generating system, affordable housing for veterans, and a commercial re-zoning request.

• 777 Indian Road: Proposed 3.25 mega watt solar generating system on approximately 25 acres
• 3600 Harlem Road: Proposed Veteran Villages three-story complex with 91 affordable residential units
• 1593 Walden Avenue: Proposed re-zoning to MS-Motor Services District for a quick oil change center
• 1286 French Road: Proposed 2,700 sf expansion for Fantastic Friends non-profit

Board - Work Session

The Cheektowaga Town Board held a work session on July 23, 2024. The session included a presentation by the Cheektowaga Collaborative on the community's history, outcomes, and needs. The board also addressed two old‑business items: the Historic Preservation Ordinance and a draft Emergency Medical Services (EMS) study. No formal resolutions were listed.

• Presentation by Cheektowaga Collaborative on community history, outcomes, and needs
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Ordinance (old business)
• Review of Draft EMS Study (old business)

Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Town Board will appoint seven new police officers and make permanent staffing changes in the Building and Plumbing Department. It will also terminate a Highway Department laborer. The Board will adopt a bond resolution authorizing up to $2,750,000 to finance the acquisition of heavy highway equipment.

• Appointment of seven Police Officers (Gianna Casali, Zachary Zotara, Bernice Dumbleton, John Lockwood, Matthew Bauth, Audrey Welsby, Ethan Bilski)
• Appointment of Code Enforcement Officer Mark C. Bielefeld (effective July 26, 2024)
• Appointment of Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Kyle Henrikson (effective July 26, 2024)
• Termination of Highway Department Laborer Timothy T. Jaworowicz (effective June 13, 2024)
• Bond resolution authorizing issuance of bonds not to exceed $2,750,000 for heavy highway equipment

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a six-foot fence at 191 Burke Drive, allowing a taller fence than the standard 3.5 feet. The board also considered a large area variance request for a project at 3600 Harlem Road involving nine zoning relief requests.

• Approved six-foot fence variance at 191 Burke Drive
• Considered nine area variance requests for 3600 Harlem Road project
• Meeting held at Cheektowaga Senior Center, 3349 Broadway St.
• Variance for 3600 Harlem Road includes parking and landscape requirements
• Tabled item 2024-46 Sabbir Ahmed at 191 Burke Drive

Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting

The Traffic Safety Commission is meeting to discuss new and old business regarding specific addresses and roads. The body will review traffic safety matters for several locations including Harlem Road, French Road, and Broadway.

• New business: 3600 Harlem Road
• New business: 1286 French Road
• New business: 2575 Broadway
• Old business: 265 Shanley Street, Claude Drive, and Peridot Lane
• Old business: Hunting Road and Treehaven Road, and Sugnet Road

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cheektowaga Planning Board is reviewing several development proposals. These include a three-story veteran housing complex, an addition at 1286 French Road, and parking expansions at 2575 Broadway Street.

• 91-unit, three-story housing complex for veterans at 3600 Harlem Road
• 2,700 square foot addition to existing space at 1286 French Road
• Expansion of parking area with 29 additional stalls at 2575 Broadway Street