Hamburg public meetings in 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a work session and regular meeting to review several land use requests. The body will hold public hearings on a solar array, a restaurant addition, and a new building. Other items include two subdivision requests and a multi-family housing project.

• Buffalo Solar: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for Tier III solar array south of Southwestern Boulevard
• Lucia’s on the Lake: Site Plan for 2,400 sq-ft addition at 4151 Lakeshore Road
• Odor Stop: Site Plan for 15,373 sq-ft building at 5139 Southwestern Boulevard
• Hamburg Retail, LLC: Site Plan for 9-unit multi-family project at 4100 St. Francis Drive
• Subdivision requests for 6820 Boston State Road and Lake Shore Road/Hazelwood Terrace

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board will continue a public hearing on a proposed zoning change for parcels on Abbott, Stewart, and Milestrip roads, and will vote on several resolutions including a new police vehicle, a court room remodel, and various administrative items. The agenda includes routine approvals for travel, training, and personnel actions.

• Continue hearing on Local Law #13, 2023 to rezone 0.7 acres at 3520 Abbott Road, 5120 Stewart Road, and vacant parcels on Milestrip Road from R-2 to C-1
• Purchase one 2023 Pursuit Durango V8 for $42,720 from Joe Cecconi's Chrysler Complex
• Approve court room remodel and IT upgrades not to exceed $130,000, funded by a budget transfer from interest on investments
• Authorize advertising for sealed bids for Milestrip Road Bridge Replacement
• Approve new police clerk hire Theresa A Caber at $22.00 per hour

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review several site plans and subdivision requests. The board is considering approvals for industrial warehouses, a solar array, and a restaurant. Three items are scheduled for public hearings.

• Hamburg Crossings: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for an 802,554 sq-ft, five building warehouse park at 5220 Camp Road
• Buffalo Solar: Re-approval for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan for a Tier III solar array south of Southwestern Boulevard
• Johnson’s Landing: Public hearing for parking lot expansion from 134 to 204 spaces at 4040 Lake Shore Road
• Stonefield Engineering: Site Plan and Preliminary Plat for a 4,000 sq-ft restaurant with drive-thru at 3560 McKinley Parkway
• Fisher Rental Properties LLC: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for two 9,000 sq-ft warehouses at 5173 Southwestern Boulevard

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider seven applications, including three tabled requests for residential projects and several area variances for signs and garages. The board will decide whether to grant variances from zoning codes, including use variances for townhouse buildings and area variances for nonconforming signs and oversized structures.

• Tabled Application #5965: six area variances for residential project west of Briercliff Drive (SBL 169.20-1-39, PUD)
• Tabled Application #5966: use variance for nine-unit townhouse at 4100 St. Francis Drive (WC)
• Tabled Application #5967: use variance for seven-unit townhouse at 3800 Hoover Road (WC)
• Application #6014: two area variances for detached garage at 6736 Versailles, allowing 942 sq ft over code (1,792 vs 850 sq ft) and 3'6" height over code (21'6" vs 18')
• Application #6015: two area variances for monument sign at 5140 Camp Road, allowing 68 sq ft over max area (108 vs 40 sq ft) and 5.5' over max height (13.5' vs 8')

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is holding a public hearing on a proposed rezoning of 0.7 acres at 3520 Abbott Road, 5120 Stewart Road, and vacant parcels on Milestrip Road from R-2 to C-1 for a 5,700 sq-ft commercial building. The board will also vote on several contracts, purchases, and personnel actions, including an ADA training contract, a copier purchase, and a change order for the Arena project.

• Public hearing on rezoning 0.7 acres at 3520 Abbott Road, 5120 Stewart Road, and vacant parcels on Milestrip Road from R-2 to C-1 for a 5,700 sq-ft commercial building
• Authorize ADA compliance training contract with Disability Awareness Training for $5,000 per year (2024-2025)
• Authorize purchase of a Toshiba copier for $5,931.97 from Eagle Systems
• Authorize change order #1 with DiDonato Associates for Arena Upgrade Project in the amount of $69,200
• Approve transfer of a 2022 Ford E350 box van to Erie County for $9,201.00

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2024 Supervisor's Budget. The agenda includes roll call, pledge, and the budget as the main item, followed by public comment and adjournment.

• 2024 Supervisor's Budget discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several development requests. The body is reviewing site plan approvals, subdivision plats, and a rezoning request for properties on Southwestern Boulevard and Lake Shore Road.

• DATO Development LLC: Preliminary Plat Approval for a 57-unit townhome subdivision west of Briercliff Drive
• Johnson’s Landing: Public hearing for parking lot expansion from 134 to 204 spaces at 4040 Lake Shore Road
• William Huessler: Request to rezone 3.82 acres at 5489 Southwestern Boulevard to all C-2 (General Commercial District)
• Hamburg Retail, LLC: Site Plan Approval for a 9-unit multi-family project at 4100 St. Francis Drive
• Mod Wash, LLC: Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for a car wash at 5363 Southwestern Boulevard

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider eight applications at its November 14, 2023 meeting, including three tabled requests for townhouse developments and several area variances for residential properties. The board will vote on each request, which includes use variances for townhouse buildings and area variances for signs, garages, pools, and lot dimensions.

• Tabled #5965: DATO Development seeks 6 area variances for residential project west of Briercliff Drive (SBL 169.20-1-39, PUD)
• Tabled #5966: Hamburg Retail seeks use variance for 9-unit townhouse at 4100 St. Francis Drive (WC)
• Tabled #5967: 3800 Hoover Road seeks use variance for 7-unit townhouse (WC)
• Tabled #6002: Starbucks seeks area variance for detached sign at 3670 McKinley Parkway (C-2)
• Application #6010: John Stebbins seeks 24' variance for garage rear yard setback at 4108 Harwood Ave (R-2)

Traffic Safety Advisory Board

The Traffic Safety Advisory Board is meeting off-site to discuss and vote on several traffic safety items, including stop sign requests, a board vacancy, and a school zone subcommittee. They will also review ongoing projects and new resident concerns about parking and speed limits.

• Vote on stop requests for Nottingham & Buckingham at Willow Run playground
• Vote to approve new Frontier SRO member Andrew Hochworter
• Vote to approve school zone speed limit subcommittee
• Discussion of no-parking resolution for Connors Way near stadium on game days
• New resident concern: No Parking Anytime on Grover Place

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to consider several rezonings, including Camp Road, Old Concrete, Former Cloverleaf Property, and Operating Engineers properties, each with SEQR and approval resolutions. The board will also vote on an $8,500 engineering services contract for the Clark & McKinley roundabout project, appoint a new Town Assessor, and approve various personnel actions and traffic sign installations.

• Approve $8,500 contract with DiDonato Associates for Clark & McKinley roundabout engineering and grant assistance
• Appoint Kim Mercer as Town Assessor at $90,000 annual salary
• Rezone Camp Road parcels from M-2 Light Industrial to C-2 General Commercial (SEQR and approval)
• Rezone Old Concrete, Former Cloverleaf Property, and Operating Engineers properties (SEQR and approval)
• Install no-parking signs on Connors Way and Harmony Way for stadium event days

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several site plan approvals and rezoning requests. Key items include a proposed 802,554 sq-ft warehouse park and a 197,700 sq-ft facility. The board will also consider two rezoning requests and a parking lot expansion.

• Hamburg Crossings: Special Use Permit and Site Plan for 802,554 sq-ft warehouse park at 5220 Camp Road
• Feedmore WNY: Site Plan Approval for 197,700 sq-ft facility at 4832 Camp Road
• Johnson’s Landing: Public hearing for parking lot expansion from 134 to 204 spaces at 4040 Lake Shore Road
• Royal Wash: Rezoning request for 0.75-acre lot at 3231 and 3233 Lake Shore Road from M-3 to C-2
• Alliance Homes: Rezoning request at Howard Road and Southwestern Boulevard from C-1 to R-3

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to conduct public hearings on the 2024 budget and fire company budget requests, and a second hearing on a proposed local law for Alchemy Shores. The board will also vote on a tabled proposal for an adult-use cannabis local law, along with various routine resolutions including fire company membership changes, a medical direction agreement, and multiple training and grant approvals.

• Public hearing on 2024 budget
• Public hearing on 2024 fire companies budget request
• Second hearing on Alchemy Shores Proposed Local Law #11, 2023
• Tabled item: Adopt Proposal Local Law #12, 2023 (Adult-Use Cannabis)
• Agreement with UBMD for medical direction services at $20,000 annually

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several development proposals, including a rezoning request, site plans for restaurants, a towing lot, and a multi-family project. The board will also discuss the Camp Road interchange and make a decision on the proposed FEIS for AL Asphalt.

• Rezoning of 3.82-acre lot at 5489 Southwestern Boulevard from split R-4/C-2 to all C-2
• Site plan for 2,400 sq-ft addition with prep-kitchen at Lucia's on the Lake, 4151 Lakeshore Road
• Public hearing for 110-seat restaurant at 6666 Gowanda State Road (Perennial Properties)
• Site plan and preliminary plat for 4,000 sq-ft restaurant with drive-thru at 3560 McKinley Parkway
• Site plan and special use permit for vehicle towing lot at 3600 Sowles Road (West Herr Automotive)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several development proposals. Items include a new Dollar General store, a rezoning request, a parking lot expansion, two warehouses, a large Feedmore WNY facility, a rezoning for Alliance Homes, a 57-unit townhome subdivision, and a SEQR status update. Public hearings will be held for some items.

• Dollar General retail store proposed at Camp Road (SBL# 170.10-2-14) – sketch plan direction
• Rezoning of 0.75-acre lot at 3231 and 3233 Lake Shore Road from M-3 to C-2 (Royal Wash Development LLC)
• Parking lot expansion from 134 to 204 spaces at 4040 Lake Shore Road (Johnson's Landing)
• Two 9,000 sq-ft warehouses at 5173 Southwestern Boulevard (Fisher Rental Properties LLC)
• Feedmore WNY facility of 197,700 sq-ft at 4832 Camp Road – public hearing for site plan approval

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider 10 variance applications, including several tabled items. The board will decide on requests for area and use variances for residential and commercial projects, with specific details on lot sizes, setbacks, and sign heights.

• DATO Development: 6 area variances for residential project west of Briercliff Drive
• Hamburg Retail LLC: use variance for 9-unit townhouse at 4100 St. Francis Drive
• 3800 Hoover Road: use variance for 7-unit townhouse
• Starbucks: area variance for detached sign at 3670 McKinley Parkway
• John Sawicz: 4 variances at 263 South Shore Drive, including 29' front yard setback reduction

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to vote on adopting Local Law #12, 2023, which would add an 'Adult-Use Cannabis' article to the town's zoning code. The board will also consider several contracts and personnel actions, including engineering services for the Nike Base project, a streetlight maintenance contract, and a rezoning public hearing for Alchemy Shores.

• Adopt Local Law #12, 2023 (Adult-Use Cannabis) amending Chapter 280 Zoning
• Authorize $27,840 for Nussbaumer & Clarke engineering services for Nike Base Restroom and Pavilion
• Award streetlight maintenance contract to Power & Construction Group Inc. through Dec 31, 2025
• Set second public hearing for Alchemy Shores rezoning at 3780 Hoover Road on Oct 23, 2023
• Authorize RFP for insurance broker services for Town, HIDA, HDC

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is holding a public hearing on a proposed local law to add an adult-use cannabis article to the zoning code, and will vote on several resolutions including sewer repairs, a golf course irrigation bid, and two affordable housing tax exemptions. The board will also schedule public hearings for the 2024 town budget and volunteer fire company contracts, and discuss a potential garbage district.

• Public hearing on Local Law #12, 2023 to add Adult Use-Cannabis article to Zoning Code Chapter 280
• Approve $1,347,451.70 contract with United Survey Inc. for Mt. Vernon sanitary sewer cleaning and CIPP lining
• Authorize 15-year property tax exemption and PILOT agreements for Juniper Apartments (65 units) and Riley Brook Apartments (70 units)
• Transfer $23,320 from ARPA funds for two Western Star plow trucks
• Schedule public hearings for 2024 town budget and volunteer fire company contracts on October 23, 2023

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several land-use applications. Items include two rezoning requests, a revised subdivision plat, a wireless facility on a utility pole, a vehicle towing lot, and a discussion on the Camp Road interchange.

• Rezoning of 0.75-acre lot at 3231 and 3233 Lake Shore Road from M-3 to C-2 (Royal Wash Development LLC)
• Public hearing on revised plat for Niles Ave Subdivision to merge flag lots (Essex Homes)
• Re-issuing site plan approval for wireless telecom facility on replacement utility pole near 5600 McKinley Parkway (Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC)
• Rezoning of property at southwest corner of Abbott Road and Milestrip Road from R-2 to C-1 (Jeffery Zimmer)
• Site plan approval to demolish single-family home and construct vehicle towing lot at 3600 Sowles Road (West Herr Automotive)

Town Board

The Town Board awarded a contract to Mollenberg-Betz for Phase 1 of the Nike Base Ice Rink renovations and mechanical upgrades. The board also authorized $1.55M in ARPA funds for sewer repairs in the Mt. Vernon Sanitary Sewer District.

• Awarded Nike Base Ice Rink Phase 1 contract to Mollenberg-Betz for $2,240,574 (4-0-1)
• Authorized $1,550,000 transfer from ARPA funds for Mt. Vernon Sanitary Sewer Project (5-0)
• Approved $10,364.80 purchase of Ventrac KG 540 Power Rake for Golf Course (5-0)
• Authorized $2,202.00 for four police officers to attend training in Suffern, NY (5-0)
• Authorized $463.11 for Detective Jon Wright to attend MDT 360 Training (5-0)
• Authorized Court Clerk to attend conference in Verona, NY, not to exceed $2,000 (5-0)
• Approved training for Code Enforcement officer Steven Dusza (5-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign CACFP renewal for Adult Day Service Center (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several project proposals. These include rezoning requests, site plan approvals for residential and commercial developments, and a public hearing for a 57-unit townhome subdivision. The board will also consider a site plan approval extension and an SEQR status update.

• Rezoning at Abbott Road and Milestrip Road from R-2 to C-1
• Rezoning at Howard Road and Southwestern Boulevard from C-1 to R-3
• Public hearing for 57-unit townhome subdivision west of Briercliff Drive
• Site plan for 197,700 sq ft facility at 4832 Camp Road (Feedmore WNY)
• Site plan for 110-seat restaurant at 6666 Gowanda State Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider 10 variance applications, including several tabled items for residential projects and commercial changes. Requests include area variances for setbacks, lot sizes, and accessory structures, as well as use variances for townhouse developments. The board will also review a Starbucks request for an additional monument sign and a commercial addition with parking and alcohol service variances.

• DATO Development: 6 area variances for residential project west of Briercliff Drive (PUD)
• Hamburg Retail LLC: use variance for 9-unit townhouse at 4100 St. Francis Drive (WC)
• 3800 Hoover Road: use variance for 7-unit townhouse (WC)
• Starbucks: variance for 3rd monument sign at 3670 McKinley Parkway (C-2)
• Perennial Properties: 4 variances for commercial addition at 6666 Gowanda State Road (C-1)

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted three area variances for residential additions, a generator, and a detached garage. Several other applications were tabled or left on the table pending further review, and one applicant failed to appear.

• Approved rear yard setback variance for addition at 4997 Daisy Lane (All in favor)
• Approved side yard setback variance for generator at 3677 Breckenridge Rd (All in favor)
• Approved two area variances for detached garage at 6665 Heltz Rd (All in favor)
• Tabled Application #5965 DATO Development, LLC residential project
• Tabled Application #5966 Hamburg Retail, LLC townhouse building
• Tabled Application #5967 3800 Hoover Road townhouse building
• Left Application #6003 Bruce Monckton residential lot subdivision on the table
• No action on Application #6002 Starbucks detached sign due to no appearance

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several development proposals. Items include a recommendation for a 3-lot subdivision, public hearings on a wireless telecommunications facility and a vehicle towing lot, and a site plan for a warehouse. The board will provide recommendations or approvals as applicable.

• 3-lot subdivision at 3312 E Pleasant Ave (ZBA recommendation)
• Wireless telecom facility on replacement utility pole near 5600 McKinley Parkway (public hearing)
• Demolition of single-family home and construction of vehicle towing lot at 3600 Sowles Road (public hearing)
• Warehouse development at Burke Parkway (site plan approval)

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board will hold public hearings on three proposed local laws that would rezone properties near Camp Road/Staley Drive, Lakeview Road, and the railroad near Lakeview Road. The board will also vote on several contracts, purchases, and personnel actions, including a $270,782 plow truck purchase and a $30,556.45 change order for golf course paving.

• Public hearing on Local Law #9: rezone near Camp Road and Staley Drive from M-2/M-3 to MU-1
• Public hearing on Local Law #7: rezone near Lakeview Road, Old Lakeview Road, and Evans Road from M-2 to C-2
• Public hearing on Local Law #8: rezone east side of railroad near Lakeview Road from M-2 to R-A
• Approve $270,782 purchase of Western Star plow truck
• Approve $30,556.45 change order for golf course paving

The Town Board conducted public hearings for Proposed Local Laws #7, #8, and #9 to rezone various parcels from industrial to mixed-use, commercial, or residential agricultural districts. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 26 and July 17, 2023, meetings.

• Approved minutes of June 26, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Held public hearing for Proposed Local Law #9 (Zoning amendment near Camp Road and Staley Drive)
• Held public hearing for Proposed Local Law #7 (Zoning amendment near Lakeview Road and Evans Road)
• Held public hearing for Proposed Local Law #8 (Zoning amendment east of railroad near Lakeview Road)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on August 8, 2023, to consider five variance applications. Three were previously tabled, including two requests for use variances to allow townhouse developments. The board will also hear a new request for a rear yard setback variance. All applications are for specific properties in the town.

• Tabled Application #5965: DATO Development, LLC – six area variances for residential project west of Briercliff Drive (PUD)
• Tabled Application #5966: Hamburg Retail, LLC – use variance for nine-unit townhouse at 4100 St. Francis Drive (WC)
• Tabled Application #5967: 3800 Hoover Road – use variance for seven-unit townhouse (WC)
• Tabled Application #5989: Joseph Levandowski – area variance for rear fence at 4714 Lilydale (R-1)
• Application #5998: Patrick Lawler – area variance for rear yard setback at 4997 Daisy Lane (R-2), 14' variance from 30' required

The Board granted one area variance for a rear fence. Three other applications remained tabled, and one application was tabled at the request of the applicant.

• Approved Application #5989 for a rear fence at 4714 Lilydale Street (All in favor)
• Tabled Application #5965 DATO Development, LLC residential project
• Tabled Application #5966 Hamburg Retail, LLC townhouse building at 4100 St. Francis Drive
• Tabled Application #5967 townhouse building at 3800 Hoover Road
• Tabled Application #5998 Patrick Lawler rear yard setback at 4997 Daisy Lane
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several development proposals. Items include a two-lot subdivision, a site plan waiver for a building addition, a special use permit for an AirBNB, a site plan waiver for a brewery, and sketch plan direction for a vehicle towing lot. The board will also receive a recommendation on the Camp Road Interchange and an update on the SEQR status for AL Asphalt.

• Preliminary plat approval for a two-lot subdivision at Greenfield Parkway
• Site plan waiver for a 6,000 sq ft building addition at 3741 Lakeshore Drive (Ten Lives Club)
• Special use permit for an AirBNB at 3400 Lakeview Road
• Site plan waiver for Hamburg Brewing Company at 6553 Boston State Road
• Sketch plan for a vehicle towing lot on 0.5-acre at 3600 Sowles Road (West Herr Automotive)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on a wide range of development proposals. Items include site plan approvals, special use permits, sketch plan direction, and preliminary plat approvals for residential, commercial, and telecommunications projects. Two public hearings are scheduled for subdivision plats, and one for a warehouse site plan.

• DATO Development: preliminary plat for 96-unit townhome subdivision west of Briercliff Drive
• Feedmore WNY: sketch plan for 197,700 sq ft facility at 4832 Camp Road
• Perennial Properties: sketch plan for 110-seat restaurant at 6666 Gowanda State Road
• Hutton ST 21, LLC: special use permit and site plan for car wash at 5363 Southwestern Boulevard
• Public hearings: two-lot subdivisions at 1814 North Creek Road and 5133 Bayview Road, warehouse at Burke Parkway

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to hold public hearings on four proposed zoning changes, including rezonings on Camp Road, near Heltz Road, the former Thruway cloverleaf, and 3780 Hoover Road. The board will also vote on allocating $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for parks, Town Hall improvements, fire/EMS, and community grants, plus several police hires and other administrative items.

• Public hearings on Local Laws #5, #6, #10, and #11 for zoning changes (Camp Road to C-2, Heltz Road to R-A, former Thruway property to CRI, 3780 Hoover Road to MU1)
• Allocation of $2 million in ARPA funds: $1M for parks, $600K for Town Hall, $250K for fire/EMS, $150K for community grants
• Purchase of two Western Star plow trucks for $541,564 using ARPA funds
• Hiring of three police officers at $27.83/hour and one Senior Recreation Supervisor at $33.41/hour
• Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for license plate reader cameras and audio detection devices

The Town Board conducted four public hearings regarding proposed local laws to amend zoning classifications. These included changes to properties on Camp Road, near Heltz Road and Pleasant Avenue, the former NYS Thruway property, and 3780 Hoover Road.

• Opened public hearing for Local Law #5 to rezone Camp Road properties from M-2 to C-2 (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Local Law #6 to rezone properties near Heltz Road and Pleasant Avenue from M-2 to R-A (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Local Law #10 to zone former NYS Thruway property as CRI (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Local Law #11 to rezone 3780 Hoover Road from M-2 to MU1 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider 10 variance applications, including several tabled items for residential and commercial projects. Decisions will be made on requests for area and use variances affecting properties like Briercliff Drive, St. Francis Drive, and McKinley Parkway.

• Six area variances for residential project west of Briercliff Drive (DATO Development)
• Use variance for nine-unit townhouse at 4100 St. Francis Drive (Hamburg Retail)
• Use variance for seven-unit townhouse at 3800 Hoover Road
• Four area variances for commercial building at 3497 McKinley Parkway (ADMI Corp)
• Sign variances for Taco Bell at 4923 Southwestern Blvd and Hamburg Tap Room at 4169 McKinley Parkway

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved six area variance requests for front porches, garages, and business signage. Four other applications for townhouses and a rear fence remained tabled.

• Approved front yard setback variance for porch at 4012 Stanley Drive (All in favor)
• Approved attached wall sign variance at 4923 Southwestern Boulevard (All in favor)
• Approved attached sign variance at 4169 McKinley Parkway (All in favor)
• Approved detached garage variance at 2653 South Place (All in favor)
• Approved two area variances for detached sign at 4999 McKinley Parkway (All in favor)
• Approved detached garage variance at 6459 Southwestern Boulevard (All in favor)
• Tabled townhouse applications for Briercliff Drive, 4100 St. Francis Drive, and 3800 Hoover Road
• Tabled rear fence variance for 4714 Lilydale

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a public hearing on how to allocate $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding, a rezoning request for Alchemy Shores, and approval of a new payroll/HRIS contract with EBC. The agenda also includes routine appointments, agreements, and approvals for fire company members, dog control services, and various hires.

• Public hearing on $2M ARPA funding allocation
• Rezoning of 3780 Hoover Road from M-2 to MU1 (Alchemy Shores)
• Payroll/HRIS contract awarded to EBC at $70,140.00 annually
• Dog control agreement with Town of Boston ($30 on-duty, $45 call-out per call)
• SPCA agreement: $35 adoption, $30 euthanasia, $30 crematory per dog

The Town Board held a public hearing and adopted a resolution to allocate $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. The board also established a new trails committee and approved several inter-municipal service agreements.

• Approved allocation of $2M in American Rescue Plan Act funding (5-0)
• Authorized CDBG public hearings for 2024 program year (5-0)
• Scheduled July 17, 2023 public hearing for Alchemy Shores rezoning at 3780 Hoover Road (5-0)
• Approved new fire company members: Courtney Chiappone (Scranton), Peyton Spaeth, Kyler Matthews, and Michael Hillyer (Lake Shore) (5-0)
• Approved one-year dog control service agreement with Town of Boston (5-0)
• Created Hamburg Trails Committee with 7 appointed members (5-0)
• Approved agreement with SPCA for stray dog adoption and euthanasia services (5-0)
• Authorized $1,437 for Highway Superintendent to attend annual conference in Verona, NY (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several development proposals. Items include a site plan waiver for a pavilion, sketch plan for a self-storage facility, a public hearing for a 70-unit subdivision, and site plan approvals for a dental clinic and storage building. The board will also consider a rezoning request and receive updates on other projects.

• Public hearing: Park Grove Realty preliminary plat for 70-unit multi-family subdivision west of Riley Boulevard
• Aspen Dental Management Inc. site plan for dental clinic at 3497 McKinley Parkway
• Alchemy Shores rezoning of 3780 Hoover Road from M-2 to MU1
• 716 Storage, LLC sketch plan for 71,400 sq-ft self-storage at South Park Ave & Southwestern Blvd
• David Canfield site plan for 2,400 sq-ft storage building at Big Tree Road & St Francis Drive

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on June 15, 2023, to consider nine applications for area and use variances. The agenda includes several tabled items, such as a six-variance request for a residential project and two use variances for townhouse buildings, as well as new requests for porches, fences, signs, sheds, and garages.

• DATO Development: 6 area variances for residential project west of Briercliff Drive (PUD)
• Hamburg Retail: use variance for 9-unit townhouse at 4100 St. Francis Drive (WC)
• 3800 Hoover Road: use variance for 7-unit townhouse (WC)
• ADMI Corp: 4 area variances for commercial building at 3497 McKinley Parkway (C-1)
• Rifeq S. Omar: 4 area variances for wall sign at 4890 Lakeshore Road (NC)

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted four area variances for commercial and residential projects. A request for a wall sign variance at 4890 Lakeshore Road was denied. Several other applications remained tabled.

• Approved four area variances for an Aspen Dental building at 3497 McKinley Parkway (contingent on Site Plan approval)
• Approved area variance for a covered porch at 1701 Lakeview Road
• Denied four area variances for an attached wall sign at 4890 Lakeshore Road
• Approved two area variances for a shed at 3879 Columbia Street
• Approved area variance for an attached garage at 4277 Elmwood Avenue
• Tabled townhouse variance requests for Briercliff Drive, 4100 St. Francis Drive, and 3800 Hoover Road
• Tabled fence variance request for 4714 Lilydale Street
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to consider a range of items, including three public hearings on industrial rezoning, several contract awards for construction and professional services, equipment purchases, and appointments. The board will also discuss allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds and installing an additional flag pole at Town Hall.

• Public hearings on industrial rezoning at Lakeview Rd./Old Lakeview Rd./Evans Rd., Lakeview Rd. Railroad, and Camp Road/Staley Drive
• Contract award to Allgaier Construction Corp. for $90,400 for Town Senior Pool repairs
• Contract award to Robert Wunder for assessment support services not to exceed $54,000
• Authorization for EECG Consulting to issue RFP for Frontier Middle Safe Routes to School Project using $550,000 state award
• Purchase of John Deere equipment for $20,796.21 and lease-to-own of Kubota mower for $37,456.40

The Town Board approved several public works contracts, including storm water improvements and pool repairs. The board also authorized the purchase and lease of landscaping equipment and the application for an Erie County planning grant.

• Approved $16,700 contract with Nussbaumer & Clarke for Columbia Ave Storm System Improvement (5-0)
• Approved $90,400 contract with Allgaier Construction Corporation for Town Senior Pool repairs (5-0)
• Approved $20,412 amendment for West Arnold Drive Watermain Roadway improvements (5-0)
• Approved $20,796.21 purchase of John Deere equipment for Nike Base (5-0)
• Approved $37,456.40 lease-to-own purchase of Kubota equipment for Golf Course (5-0)
• Authorized EECG Consulting to apply for Erie County Municipal Planning Grant (5-0)
• Approved $54,000 bid from Robert Wunder for Assessment Support Services (5-0)
• Authorized installation of an additional flag pole at Town Hall (5-0)

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to approve routine items including fire company memberships, contracts, and personnel actions. The most significant items are resolutions to schedule public hearings for two industrial rezoning requests on Camp Road and for Operating Engineers. The board will also consider agreements for adult day care meals and a facility use contract with Hilbert College.

• Industrial rezoning public hearing resolution - Camp Road
• Industrial rezoning public hearing resolution - Operating Engineers
• Adult Day Care FeedMore meal agreement extension (5/26/23-5/25/24)
• Hilbert College facility use contract for Performing Arts Recreation Program (7/3/23-8/4/23)
• 2023 CDBG and HOME funding items

The Town Board authorized several 2023 grant allocations for infrastructure and housing, including CDBG and HOME funds. The Board also approved a contract for HVAC upgrades at the Town Highway Garage and extended a meal service agreement for adult day care.

• Approved 2023 CDBG funding of $437,889 for infrastructure and housing (5-0)
• Approved 2023 HOME grant allocation of $184,432 (5-0)
• Awarded $158,029 HVAC upgrade contract for Town Highway Garage to McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (5-0)
• Authorized one-year extension of FeedMore WNY meal agreement for Adult Day Services (5-0)
• Approved Hilbert College Facility Use Contract for Performing Arts Recreation Program (5-0)
• Authorized $300 for two police officers to attend School Safety Summit in Albany (5-0)
• Approved new memberships for Scranton and Big Tree Volunteer Fire Companies (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Highway Department personnel (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several development proposals, including sketch plan directions, site plan approvals, and a preliminary plat approval. Key items include a 96-unit townhome subdivision, multiple multi-family projects, and a recommendation on industrial rezonings.

• DATO Development: Preliminary Plat Approval for 96-unit townhome subdivision west of Briercliff Drive
• Park Grove Realty: Site Plan Approval for 70-unit multi-family development west of Riley Boulevard
• Hamburg Retail, LLC: Site Plan Approval for 9-unit multi-family project at 4100 St. Francis Drive
• 3800 Hoover Road, LLC: Site Plan Approval for 7-unit multi-family project at 3800 Hoover Road
• West Herr Automotive: Sketch Plan Direction for vehicle towing lot at 3600 Sowles Road

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to consider a proposed local law for State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) compliance, along with several operational items. These include a highway personnel matter, a golf course paving project, and a change order for the Hamburg Clock Tower repair. The board will also discuss appointments, budget transfers, and a second public hearing on CDBG grant funding.

• Proposed Local Law #4 (2023) Compliance with SEQR
• Town Golf Course Paving Project
• Hamburg Clock Tower Repair Change Order No. 1
• Second Public Hearing - CDBG Grant Funding
• Request for Bids: Hamburg Public Library Coffee Shop Concession

The Town Board awarded a paving contract for the Town Golf Course and adopted a local law regarding SEQR compliance for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board also approved several personnel appointments and authorized a drainage study partnership with NYSDOT.

• Adopted Local Law #4 (2023) requiring ZBA compliance with SEQR
• Approved $208,391.50 golf course paving contract with Thomann Asphalt Paving
• Approved $10,700 change order for Hamburg Clock Tower access road
• Authorized contract with JM Davidson DPC for clock tower inspection (not to exceed $28,800)
• Appointed Michael Vella as Assistant Code Enforcement Officer ($33.53/hr)
• Appointed Annalyse Paulsen as Assistant Planner ($29.57/hr)
• Approved $40,000 budget transfer for highway snow damage repair
• Endorsed joint drainage study with NYSDOT for Lakeshore Road

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several development proposals. Key items include site plan approvals for a new building at 5334 & 5340 Southwestern Blvd, a drive-thru for Crumbl Cookie at 4154 McKinley Parkway, and a special use permit for a five-building warehouse park at 5220 Camp Road. The board will also hold a public information session on a rezoning request for 3780 Hoover Road, and discuss site plan direction for projects on Burke Parkway and 3497 McKinley Parkway. A proposed DEIS from AL Asphalt was received on 4/5/2023.

• Benderson Development: site plan for new 6,998 sf building at 5334 & 5340 Southwestern Blvd
• Benderson Development: drive-thru for Crumbl Cookie at 4154 McKinley Parkway
• Benderson Development: special use permit and site plan for 802,554 sq-ft warehouse park at 5220 Camp Road
• Alchemy Shores: rezoning request for 3780 Hoover Road from M-2 to MU1
• Aspen Dental: site plan direction for clinic at 3497 McKinley Parkway

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Zoning Board of Appeals will consider nine applications, including several tabled from prior meetings. The board will decide on area variances for residential projects and use variances for two proposed townhouse buildings. All items are up for decision at this meeting.

• Six area variances for DATO Development residential project west of Briercliff Drive (PUD)
• Use variance for nine-unit townhouse at 4100 St. Francis Drive (WC)
• Use variance for seven-unit townhouse at 3800 Hoover Road (WC)
• Four area variances for commercial building at 3497 McKinley Parkway (C-1)
• Area variances for garages, porch, fence, and two-family dwelling at various addresses

The Hamburg Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variance requests (garages at 5447 Old Lakeshore Road and 4024 South Park Avenue, and a covered porch at 5050 Lynwood Avenue) and partially denied a two-family dwelling application at 4263 East Frontier, denying the minimum lot size variance but approving three other variances with a condition for obscured windows. Four applications remained tabled pending Planning Board review.

• Approved Application #5979 for four area variances for a detached garage at 5447 Old Lakeshore Road (unanimous)
• Approved Application #5983 for two area variances for a detached garage at 4024 South Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied first variance (minimum lot size) for two-family dwelling at 4263 East Frontier (unanimous)
• Approved three remaining variances for two-family dwelling at 4263 East Frontier with condition of obscured west-facing second-floor windows (unanimous)
• Approved Application #5985 for two area variances for a covered porch at 5050 Lynwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Application #5965 (DATO Development) pending Planning Board review
• Tabled Application #5966 (Hamburg Retail, LLC) pending Planning Board review
• Tabled Application #5967 (3800 Hoover Road) pending Planning Board review

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is deciding to amend the Zoning Code to create a new AG Agricultural District and three overlay districts (Lakeview, Southeastern, and Agricultural/Open Space), replacing the Southern Hamburg Overlay. The board is also awarding a $585,792.60 contract to United Survey Inc for sanitary sewer lining in the Mt. Vernon district and approving a $90,400 bid for Senior Pool building repairs. Additionally, the board is holding a public hearing on a proposed local law regarding SEQR compliance for the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Adoption of new AG Agricultural District and Lakeview, Southeastern, and Agricultural/Open Space overlay districts
• Award of $585,792.60 to United Survey Inc for CIPP lining of 14,482 linear feet of sewer pipe in Mt. Vernon
• Award of $90,400 to Allgaier Construction Corp for Senior Pool Building electric and interior repairs
• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law #4, 2023, amending Chapter 280 to require ZBA SEQR compliance
• Renewal of Adult Day Services agreement with Erie County Dept. of Senior Services

The Town Board authorized a contract for sanitary sewer lining in the Mt Vernon Sewer District and approved several budget adjustments. The board also authorized the purchase of a used hydroseeder and renewed a county agreement for adult day care services.

• Approved $585,792.60 contract with United Survey, Inc. for Mt Vernon Sanitary Sewer Lining (5-0)
• Approved $39,900 purchase of a used 2021 T60T Hydroseeder (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of Erie County agreement for adult day care services at Hamburg Senior Community Center (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for 2022 and 2023 grants, donations, recoveries, and sales (5-0)
• Authorized Finance Department to make necessary 2022 year-end budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved personnel changes for Youth, Recreation & Senior Services, B&G, and IT departments (5-0)
• Approved $500 travel request for Tom Chmielowiec to attend Fire Inspector courses (5-0)
• Tabled $90,400 contract with Allgaier Construction Corp. for Senior Pool Building repairs

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including scheduling a public hearing on a zoning code amendment, approving budget transfers and personnel changes, authorizing bids for golf course paving and grass cutting, and adopting the Climate Smart Communities pledge. The board will also consider authorizing an RFP for a cafe operator at the public library and approving travel for the highway superintendent.

• Public hearing scheduled for April 24 on local law to amend zoning code Chapter 280-311(H) regarding SEQR compliance
• Budget transfer of $9,702 for a Jacobsen HR600 mower
• Authorize bids for Town Golf Course Paving and Drainage Project (Project #2023-08)
• Authorize bids for annual grass/weed cutting services for code enforcement
• Adopt NYS Climate Smart Communities pledge

The Town Board adopted the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The board also requested a traffic study for Lake Avenue following a pedestrian death and scheduled a public hearing for zoning code amendments.

• Adopted NYS Climate Smart Communities pledge (3-0)
• Requested Erie County conduct a traffic study on Lake Avenue (3-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for proposed local law #4, 2023 to amend Zoning Code Chapter 280 for April 24, 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized sealed bids for Town Golf Course Paving and Drainage Project (3-0)
• Authorized sealed bids for Building Dept annual grass/weed cutting services (3-0)
• Authorized RFP for a concessionaire to operate the Hamburg Public Library cafe (3-0)
• Approved $1,200 for Highway Superintendent to attend 2023 Highway School (3-0)
• Reappointed Leona Rockwood to the Erie County Environmental Management Council (3-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several development proposals. Items include site plan requests, a rezoning application, and preliminary plat approval for a 96-unit townhome subdivision. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed dental clinic.

• Public hearing for Aspen Dental clinic at 3497 McKinley Parkway
• Rezoning request for 3780 Hoover Road from M-2 to MU1
• Preliminary plat approval for 96-unit townhomes west of Briercliff Drive
• Site plan direction for new 6,998 sf building at 5334 & 5340 Southwestern Blvd
• Site plan approval for Crumbl Cookie drive-thru at 4154 McKinley Parkway

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board granted use and area variances for a turkey processing building and three separate residential or commercial projects. Several other applications were tabled pending Planning Board review or neighbor availability. The Board also removed itself as the SEQR Lead Agency for two townhouse projects.

• Approved use variance for turkey processing building at Boston Valley Farms (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for attached garage at 4572 Marie Drive (4-1)
• Approved area variance for detached garage at 4988 Tim Tam Trail (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for attached sign at 4817 Lake Avenue (Unanimous)
• Tabled detached garage application at 5447 Old Lakeshore Road (Unanimous)
• Tabled commercial building application at 3497 McKinley Parkway (Unanimous)
• Removed itself as SEQR Lead Agency for 4100 St. Francis Drive (Unanimous)
• Removed itself as SEQR Lead Agency for 3800 Hoover Road (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to vote on several infrastructure projects, including awarding a contract for Mt. Vernon sanitary sewer repairs and authorizing bids for highway garage roof, electric, and HVAC upgrades. They will also consider a contract with Belmont Housing for counseling services, approve personnel actions, and authorize an agreement with Allied CPAs for the annual audit.

• Award Mt. Vernon Sanitary Sewer Repairs to New Frontier Paving & Excavating (lowest bidder)
• Authorize bids for Town Highway Garage Roof, Insulation, and General Repairs (Project #2023-05)
• Authorize bids for Town Highway Office & Garage Electric Upgrade (Project #2023-06)
• Authorize bids for Town Highway Garage HVAC Upgrades & Repairs (Project #2023-07)
• Approve $17,500 two-year contract with Belmont Housing Resources for WNY for housing counseling

The Town Board authorized a two-year contract with Belmont Housing Resources for WNY for housing and financial counseling. The board also approved several bids for highway garage repairs and awarded a sanitary sewer repair project to New Frontier Paving & Excavating Corp.

• Approved $17,500 contract with Belmont Housing Resources for WNY (4-0)
• Awarded Mt. Vernon Sanitary Sewer Repair Project to New Frontier Paving & Excavation Corp. (4-0)
• Authorized bids for Town Highway Garage roof, insulation, and general repairs (4-0)
• Authorized bids for Town Highway Office & Garage electric service upgrade (4-0)
• Authorized bids for Town Highway Garage HVAC upgrades and repairs (4-0)
• Authorized re-bid for Town Senior Pool building electric and interior repairs (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Allied CPAs PC for annual financial audit (4-0)
• Accepted Town Engineer's report on Pleasant Creek Subdivision Phase 2a & 4 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several development proposals. Items include a large warehouse park, a self-storage facility, two car washes, a dental clinic, and subdivision requests. The board will also issue a final scoping document for a vacant land project.

• Benderson Development: special use permit and site plan for 802,554 sq-ft, five-building warehouse park at 5220 Camp Road
• Public hearing: Hutton ST 21, LLC car wash at 5363 Southwestern Boulevard
• 716 Storage, LLC: special use permit and site plan for 71,400 sq-ft self-storage at South Park Avenue and Southwestern Boulevard
• Splash Car Wash: site plan to demolish former TGI Fridays and build car wash at 3701 McKinley Parkway
• Glenn Wetzl: final scoping document for project on 42.5 acres at 0 Big Tree Road and 0 Wilson Drive

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to consider several items, including five industrial rezoning resolutions that would change zoning from M-2 Light Industrial to C-2 General Commercial in areas like Camp Road, Lakeview, and Old Concrete. The board will also vote on recreation fee increases, a stormwater design contract, and a dredging and boat ramp repair award. Public hearings on the rezonings will be scheduled for a future date.

• Five industrial rezoning resolutions (Camp Road, Lakeview, Lakeview Railroad, Old Concrete, Operating Engineers) from M-2 to C-2
• Recreation rate increases for programs like summer day camp, golf passes, and beach stickers
• Award of Town Park dredging and boat ramp repair to Union Concrete & Construction Corp. ($89,900 base bid plus hourly rates)
• Stormwater design contract for William D. Williams Park with Nussbaumer and Clarke, Inc. for $15,000
• Alcohol waivers for Taylor Road cabin rentals on 18 dates in March and April

The Town Board introduced several local laws to rezone industrial parcels to commercial, residential agricultural, or mixed-use designations. The board also approved updated recreation and senior van fees and awarded a dredging and ramp repair contract.

• Introduced rezoning of Camp Road parcels from M-2 Light Industrial to C-2 General Commercial (5-0)
• Introduced rezoning of Lakeview Road parcels from M-2 Light Industrial to C-2 General Commercial (5-0)
• Introduced rezoning of Lakeview Railroad parcels from M-2 Light Industrial to R-A Residential Agricultural (5-0)
• Introduced rezoning of Camp Road/Staley Drive parcels from M-3/M-2 Industrial to MU1 Mixed Use 1 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Introduced rezoning of Heltz Road/Pleasant Avenue parcels from M-2 Light Industrial to R-A Residential Agricultural (5-0)
• Approved updated Recreation Department fees for leagues, classes, and golf course (5-0)
• Approved new Senior Van rates ranging from $4.00 to $30.00 (5-0)
• Awarded Town Beach dredging and ramp repair contract to Union Concrete & Construction Corp. (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg, NY Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on March 7, 2023, has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, making this a procedural placeholder with no substantive items to report.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved several area variances for residential garages, additions, and signage. Four applications were tabled due to lack of appearance or missing financial evidence. The board also approved the February 7, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved area variance for detached garage at 5003 Lynwood Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved area variance for attached sign at 6000 South Park Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved area variance for domestic fowl at 5364 Roberts Road (All in favor)
• Approved area variance for residential addition at 5488 Ontario Avenue with one-hour separation condition (All in favor)
• Approved two area variances for residential addition at 5415 Lakeshore Road (All in favor)
• Approved four area variances for detached garage at 3027 Kirschner Parkway (All in favor)
• Approved area variance for detached garage at 2976 Pleasant Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved area variance for detached garage at 6489 Versailles Road (All in favor)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several development proposals. Items include a public hearing for a self-storage facility, sketch plan reviews for multi-family housing and a dental clinic, and a scoping session for a large housing development.

• Public hearing: 71,400 sq-ft self-storage facility at South Park Avenue and Southwestern Boulevard (716 Storage, LLC)
• Sketch plan: 9-unit multi-family project at 4100 St. Francis Drive (Hamburg Retail, LLC)
• Sketch plan: 7-unit multi-family project at 3800 Hoover Road (3800 Hoover Road, LLC)
• Public scoping: 156-unit multi-family housing on ~42.5 acres at 0 Big Tree Road and 0 Wilson Drive (Glenn Wetzl)
• Site plan: car wash at 3701 McKinley Parkway, demolishing former TGI Fridays (Splash Car Wash)

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting a new zoning district for the Camp Road Interchange area, approving contracts and bids, and making personnel appointments. The agenda includes a public hearing on proposed overlay districts and resolutions to adopt the Camp Road Interchange District, which would create a new zoning category for larger, upscale regional development.

• Public hearing on proposed local law 3, 2023 to add overlay districts (AG, AG-OS, Lakeview, Southeastern) and amend zoning map
• Adopt local law #1, 2023 as Local Law #4, 2023 to update Building Code Administration and Enforcement
• Authorize police officers to attend 2023 NYAHN Hostage Negotiation Conference, total cost $1,226
• Accept golf concession bid from 7K Unlimited, Inc. for $7,500 annually for 2023-2024
• Award Milestrip Road Bridge engineering contract to DiDonato Associates for $97,000

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several development proposals, including a restaurant, a storage building, a rezoning request, and a multi-family housing project. The regular meeting includes a continued public hearing for a 96-unit townhome subdivision and a site plan review for a housing development phase.

• Perennial Properties: two-story, 110-seat restaurant at 6666 Gowanda State Road
• Hamburg Lakeshore Overseas Veterans: metal storage building at 2985 Lakeview Road
• Alchemy Shores: rezoning 3780 Hoover Road from M-2 to MU1
• Park Grove Realty: 70-unit multi-family development west of Riley Boulevard
• DATO Development: 96-unit townhome subdivision west of Briercliff Drive

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to consider a range of items, including two public hearings: one on updating Chapter 76 (Building Code) and another on proposed Local Law #2, which would add a new 'Camp Road Interchange District' to the zoning code. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including vehicle purchases for the police department, a lease renewal, and a rezoning referral.

• Public hearing on updating Chapter 76 Building Code to reflect state changes
• Public hearing on proposed Local Law #2, 2023 adding Camp Road Interchange District to zoning code
• Purchase 3 Ford Police Interceptor Explorers for $134,340.00 and 1 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV for $48,902.00
• Authorize demolition of unsafe structure at 4292 Big Tree Road for $18,000.00
• Refer Alchemy Shores rezoning request (3780 Hoover Road) to Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request for an area variance regarding a two-family home under construction. The applicant had placed the home one foot closer to the front property line than allowed.

• Approved Application # 5968 for area variance at 4266 Greenfield Parkway (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several development proposals. Items include a special use permit for a car wash, site plan approval for a housing phase, sketch plan direction for two multi-family projects, a final scoping document for a subdivision, and preliminary plat approval for a 14-lot subdivision.

• Special use permit and site plan for car wash at 5363 Southwestern Boulevard
• Public hearing for Phase 4 of Mission Hills development on Camp Road
• Sketch plan for 9-unit multi-family at 4100 St. Francis Drive
• Sketch plan for 7-unit multi-family at 3800 Hoover Road
• Preliminary plat for 14-lot subdivision extending Niles Avenue

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is set to vote on Proposed Local Laws #12 and #13, which would prohibit asphalt plants and bituminous processing facilities in the town. The meeting also includes the adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan, including industrial rezonings and new agricultural district overlays. Additionally, the board will approve various contracts, including a $88,000 engineering agreement and emergency repairs for the Woodlawn storm water pump station.

• Vote on Proposed Local Law #12 to remove bituminous processing facilities from M-3 zoning districts
• Vote on Proposed Local Law #13 to prohibit asphalt plants and bituminous processing facilities town-wide
• Adoption of the Hamburg Comprehensive Plan, including industrial rezonings and three new agricultural overlays
• Approval of a 2023 contract amendment with GHD Consulting Services Inc for up to $88,000
• Approval of emergency repairs for the Woodlawn Storm water Pump Station

The Town Board approved the 2022 Comprehensive Plan and passed Local Law No. 13, which prohibits asphalt plants and bituminous processing facilities town-wide. The board also established a new Agricultural District and three new overlay districts to preserve rural character.

• Adopted 2022 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved Local Law No. 13 prohibiting asphalt plants and bituminous processing facilities (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Local Law No. 12 removing bituminous processing from M-3 districts (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Created new AG Agriculture District and Lakeview, Southeastern, and Agricultural and Open Space Overlay Districts (5-0)
• Approved $414,280 contract with Stock Service, Inc. for sand filter replacement (5-0)
• Approved $203,397.75 contract with United Survey, Inc. for Mt Vernon District CCTV (5-0)
• Approved $269,649 emergency repairs for Woodlawn storm sewer pump station via Kandey Company, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 purchase of a used 1999 Chevrolet aerial truck (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several development proposals, including two multi-family projects, a mini-storage facility, and multiple subdivisions. The board will also provide an advisory report on two proposed local laws referred by the Town Board.

• Sketch plan for 9-unit multi-family project at 4100 St. Francis Drive (Hamburg Retail, LLC)
• Sketch plan for 7-unit multi-family project at 3800 Hoover Road (3800 Hoover Road, LLC)
• Public scoping session for proposed subdivision by David Manko on west side of Parker Road, south of Big Tree Road
• Site plan and preliminary plat requests by Matt Jaworski for mini-storage and two-lot subdivision at 5661 Camp Road
• Preliminary plat for 14-lot subdivision as extension of Niles Avenue (Frank Russo, Jr.)

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is holding its annual organizational meeting, approving routine appointments, designations, and contracts for 2023. Key actions include adopting a local law to increase income limits for the senior citizens property tax exemption, authorizing bids for the Clock Tower retaining wall repair, and approving various personnel changes and budget transfers.

• Adopts Local Law 5 of 2022 increasing income limits for Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption, effective March 1, 2023
• Authorizes advertisement for bids for Clock Tower Retaining Wall and Repair to Adjacent Areas (Project #2023-01), due February 16, 2023
• Approves $6,232,588 expenditure for highway repairs on 320 lane miles
• Approves $3,315 budget transfer for inclusive playground matting at Nike Base
• Approves hiring Marjorie Chapman as Bookkeeper to the Supervisor at $42,000 annually

The Town Board adopted the 2023 Salary and Wage Schedule and approved an amendment to the Town Code to increase income limits for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption. The board also authorized several personnel appointments and approved a $6.2M expenditure for highway repairs.

• Approved 2023 Salary & Wage Schedule (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to increase Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption income limits (5-0)
• Approved $6,232,588 for general repairs to 320 lane miles of town highways (5-0)
• Authorized bids for Clock Tower Retaining Wall and Repair to Adjacent Areas (5-0)
• Approved hiring Marjorie Chapman as Bookkeeper to the Supervisor at $42,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved hiring Cindy Conlon as part-time Senior Paralegal at $35,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved Dog Sheltering Lease Agreement with Eden Veterinary Clinic, PLLC for 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized Highway Superintendent to purchase maintenance equipment up to $5,000 without prior board approval (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss several development proposals, including public hearings for a mini-storage project and a 96-unit townhome subdivision, as well as preliminary plat approvals for subdivisions and a site plan for a development phase. The board will also review a draft scoping document and provide an advisory report on two proposed local laws.

• Public hearing: mini-storage project at 5661 Camp Road (site plan approval, continuation)
• Public hearing: preliminary plat for two-lot subdivision at 5661 Camp Road
• Public hearing: 96-unit townhome subdivision west of Briercliff Drive (preliminary plat)
• Preliminary plat: 14-lot subdivision extending Niles Avenue
• Site plan: Phase 4 of Mission Hills development on east side of Camp Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The agenda for this meeting is empty or unavailable. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that no specific items were scheduled for public discussion or decision. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

The Board granted area variances for a residential addition at 5164 Lakeshore Road and two signage requests for 6000 South Park Avenue. The Board also initiated SEQR Coordinated Reviews for two proposed townhouse projects on St. Francis Drive and Hoover Road.

• Approved area variances for residential addition, garage, and porch at 5164 Lakeshore Road (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for additional monument sign at 6000 South Park Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for wall signage at 6000 South Park Avenue (Unanimous)
• Tabled Application # 5965 for residential project west of Briercliff Drive pending SEQR determination
• Approved motion to seek Lead Agency status and initiate SEQR review for townhomes at 4100 St. Francis Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to seek Lead Agency status and initiate SEQR review for townhomes at 3800 Hoover Road (Unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Dimpfl as Vice-Chairman and Commissioner Falkiewicz as Secretary (Carried)