Hamburg public meetings in 2025

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing on proposed Local Law #17, the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Review Law. It will also consider a naming‑rights agreement with West Herr Ford for the Senior and Community Center, a Taylor Road alcohol‑waiver request, and the adoption of the 2026 Schedule of Fines and Penalties. Additional items include approvals of LWRP rezoning resolutions and highway budget adjustments.

• Public hearing on Local Law #17 – Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Review Law
• Authorization of naming‑rights agreement with West Herr Ford for the Hamburg Senior and Community Center
• Taylor Road Alcohol Waiver Request covering cabin rentals in January 2026
• Approval of the 2026 Schedule of Fines and Penalties (SEQR Resolution)
• Approval of 2025 Town of Hamburg LWRP Rezonings Approval Resolution

The Board adopted a real‑property tax exemption for seriously disabled veterans. It approved the Bay View Hotel as a local landmark (2‑0‑1). The Board also adopted the Highway Salt Budget Adjustment, the Taylor Road alcohol waiver, Local Law #13 (2025), Erie County Sewer Districts Board appointments, Ice Rink Renovations Phase 4 substantial completion, and a Contingency Account Transfer. All listed actions were adopted with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes where recorded.

• Adopted real‑property tax exemption for disabled veterans (vote not recorded)
• Approved Bay View Hotel local landmark designation (2‑0‑1, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Highway Salt Budget Adjustment (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Taylor Road Alcohol Waiver Request (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Local Law #13, 2025 (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Erie County Sewer Districts Board Appointments (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ice Rink Renovations Phase 4 – Substantial Completion (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Contingency Account Transfer (5‑0‑0)

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting public hearings for several proposed local laws, including zoning map amendments and a new unified schedule of fines and penalties. The board will also consider a landmark designation for the Bay View Hotel and a cable franchise agreement with Spectrum Northeast, LLC.

• Public hearing for landmark designation of Bay View Hotel at 3800 Hoover Road
• Proposed Local Law 12, 2025 to rezone 4922 Oregon Ave from R-3 to C-2
• Proposed Local Law 13, 2025 to establish a unified Schedule of Fines and Penalties
• Proposed Local Law 14, 2025 to rezone multiple parcels to Park/Recreation Lands District
• Proposed Local Law 15, 2025 to amend Article LIX Adult-Use Cannabis

The Hamburg Town Board adopted a series of measures, including several local‑law rezoning approvals and contract authorizations. Notably, the board approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast LLC’s cable television franchise with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also passed a rezoning resolution for the Southwestern Blvd and Big Tree Road Travel Center by a 3‑2 vote and approved other items such as the senior and community center agreement and a public mass‑notification contract.

• Adopted landmark designation for Bay View Hotel (5-0)
• Adopted Oregon Road rezoning (Local Law 12) (5-0)
• Adopted Local Law 13 (5-0)
• Approved Spectrum Northeast cable franchise renewal (5-0)
• Adopted Southwestern Blvd and Big Tree Road Travel Center rezoning (3-2)
• Approved Senior & Community Center construction management agreement (4-1)
• Approved contract with CivicPlus for public mass‑notification (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 Town Board meeting schedule (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and a regular meeting on December 3, 2025. It will discuss zoning code amendments and consider several preliminary plat and site‑plan requests, including a 2‑lot subdivision by DATO Development at the northwest corner of Rogers Road and Southwestern Boulevard. Additional items include a public hearing on fence removal at The Oaks at South Park and approvals for subdivisions and site‑plan changes at Pleasant Avenue, Camp Road, and Monckton Drive.

• DATO Development – preliminary plat approval for a 2‑lot subdivision at the northwest corner of Rogers Road and Southwestern Boulevard
• The Oaks at South Park – public hearing on amended site plan to remove a portion of a fence
• Tom Gorczyca – preliminary plat approval for a 3‑lot subdivision at 3189 Pleasant Ave
• Matt Jaworski – site‑plan approval for parking improvements at 5661 Camp Road
• John Brokx – change of use and site‑plan approval to convert industrial space to recreational use at 6302 Monckton Drive

The Planning Board reviewed the fence amendment request for The Oaks at South Park and instructed the applicant to return to the December 17, 2025 meeting. The board told Tom Gorczyca to provide additional surveys and will schedule a public hearing if the delineation is received by January; otherwise the hearing will be postponed. The board also requested that John Brokx submit a survey showing the interior layout of the warehouse before site‑plan approval can be considered.

• Asked The Oaks to return to the Dec 17, 2025 meeting for fence amendment review
• Requested The Oaks provide drawings illustrating the proposed fence line
• Directed Tom Gorczyca to submit additional surveys and legal descriptions
• Stated a public hearing will be held if Gorczyca’s delineation is received by January
• If the delineation is not received by January, the hearing will be postponed
• Requested John Brokx provide a survey of the warehouse interior for fitness facility use

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM in room 7B of Town Hall. The board will consider four applications for variances: a use variance for a HVAC business at 4632 Lakeshore Road (zoned R‑2), an amended area variance for a fence at 4873 Clifton Parkway (zoned R‑2), an area variance for a deck at 3768 Lynn Drive (zoned R‑2), and an area variance for an accessory structure at 5359 Oakridge Drive (zoned R‑1).

• Application #6127 – John Kegelmyer: use variance for HVAC business at 4632 Lakeshore Road (R‑2)
• Application #6120 – Colin Crawford Casey: amended area variance for fence at 4873 Clifton Parkway (R‑2)
• Application #6135 – Stephanie Mahagan: area variance for deck at 3768 Lynn Drive (R‑2)
• Application #6136 – Benjamin Bell: area variance for accessory structure at 5359 Oakridge Drive (R‑1)

The Board of Zoning Appeals tabled the HVAC business variance for 4632 Lakeshore Road after no applicant appeared. It granted area variances for a fence at 4873 Clifton Parkway, a deck at 3768 Lynn Drive, and a pole barn accessory structure at 5359 Oakridge Drive. All three grants were approved by unanimous vote except the pole barn, which passed 6‑1. The meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Tabled HVAC business variance for 4632 Lakeshore Road (all members in favor)
• Approved fence variance at 4873 Clifton Parkway (all members in favor)
• Approved deck variance at 3768 Lynn Drive (all members in favor)
• Approved pole barn accessory structure variance at 5359 Oakridge Drive (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved November 2025 minutes (all members in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all members in favor)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session to review a fence removal request at The Oaks at South Park, provide sketch plan direction for a six‑shop warehouse project on a 7.46‑acre parcel at 0 Lakeshore Road, and discuss various zoning code amendments. In the regular meeting, the board will hold a public hearing on a site‑plan amendment for Water Valley Gardens LLC at 6666 Gowanda State Road, consider a preliminary plat for a three‑lot subdivision on Hazelwood Terrace and Lake Shore Road, and review site‑plan approvals for Benderson Development and Boston State Holdings, as well as updates to the David Manko Parker Road subdivision rezoning.

• Fence removal request for The Oaks at South Park (previously approved site plan)
• Sketch plan direction for six shop‑warehouse buildings on 7.46‑acre parcel at 0 Lakeshore Road (SBL #: 150.00-1-6.2)
• Discussion of various zoning code amendments for a report and recommendation
• Public hearing: site‑plan approval for Water Valley Gardens LLC at 6666 Gowanda State Road
• Site‑plan approval for an 8,020 sq‑ft multi‑tenant outparcel with drive‑thru at 5400 Southwestern Boulevard (Benderson Development)

The Planning Board agreed to the proposed code amendment package that includes a new fine‑penalty schedule, changes to sewer permit fees, and splitting Chapter 75‑4B. The board also tabled the fence modification for The Oaks at South Park and set a public hearing for Dec 3. A separate public hearing on the sidewalk correction time frame is scheduled for Dec 8.

• Agreed to code amendment package (new fine schedule, sewer fee changes, Chapter 75‑4B split) – no vote recorded
• Tabled The Oaks at South Park fence modification; public hearing scheduled for Dec 3
• Noted Town Board public hearing on sidewalk correction time frame set for Dec 8

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of a 0.35‑acre lot at 4922 Oregon Ave from R‑3 to C‑2. It will schedule a public hearing on December 8, 2025 for the renewal of the Spectrum cable franchise. The Board will consider amendments to the 2026 Supervisor’s Budget that change revenues by $491,565 and expenses by $604,830, and will adopt the resulting 2026 Preliminary Budget. Additional items include a SEQR negative declaration for the Spectrum franchise agreement, establishment of the Refuse and Recycling District, and approval of a streetlight maintenance contract.

• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law 12, 2025 to rezone 0.35‑acre at 4922 Oregon Ave from R‑3 (Multi‑Family) to C‑2 (General Commercial)
• Schedule public hearing for Spectrum cable franchise renewal on Dec 8, 2025
• Amendments to 2026 Supervisor Budget – revenue increase $491,565, expense decrease $604,830, affecting tax rates
• Adoption of the amended 2026 Preliminary Budget
• SEQR Negative Declaration Resolution for the Spectrum cable franchise agreement

The Hamburg Town Board adopted several resolutions, including a SEQR negative declaration for the cable franchise renewal and the creation of a town refuse and recycling district. It also approved amendments to the 2026 supervisor budget and the preliminary budget, as well as a streetlight maintenance contract for 2026‑2027. Additional approvals included a grant application for the Blasdell multimodal project and an ARPA expenditure amendment. All items were adopted, with most receiving unanimous support.

• Schedule Public Hearing on cable franchise renewal – Adopted (0-0)
• Amendments to 2026 Supervisor Budget – Adopted (1-2)
• Amended 2026 Preliminary Budget Adoption – Adopted (1-2)
• Cable Franchise SEQR Negative Declaration – Adopted (5-0)
• Order establishing Refuse and Recycling District – Adopted (5-0)
• Award of Streetlight Maintenance Contract 2026‑2027 – Adopted (5-0)
• Greater Buffalo Grant for Blasdell Multimodal Project – Adopted (5-0)
• Budget Amendment ARPA Expenditures Q2‑Q3 2025 – Adopted (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will review ten tabled applications. Items include use and area variances for residential and commercial properties, and a code interpretation request for adult-use cannabis retail. Each application requests changes to the existing zoning designations. The Board will decide whether to grant the variances and the interpretation.

• Use variance for a fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive (Zoned M-2)
• Four area variances for a single‑family dwelling at 263 South Shore Drive (Zoned R-2)
• Use variance for an HVAC business at 4632 Lakeshore Road (Zoned R-2)
• Code interpretation for adult‑use cannabis retail at 3231 Lakeshore Road (Zoned M-3)
• Area variance for a second‑floor balcony at 4263 East Frontier Drive (Zoned R-2)

The Hamburg Zoning Board of Appeals approved use and area variances for five applications and tabled one pending request. All members voted in favor of each granted variance. No dissenting votes were recorded.

• Granted use variance for a fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive (Application #6105)
• Granted four area variances for a single‑family dwelling at 263 South Shore Drive (Application #6122)
• Tabled application for a use variance for an HVAC business at 4632 Lakeshore Road (Application #6127)
• Granted use variance for a single‑family dwelling above a garage at 159.14‑3‑21.211 Lakeshore Road (Application #6128)
• Granted three area variances to combine lots at 3205 Pleasant Avenue (Application #6129)
• Granted five area variances for a detached garage at 4322 Clark Street (Application #6131)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss zoning code amendments. During the regular meeting, the board will hold public hearings on four proposals: a site plan for six contractor shop buildings at 4021 Jeffrey Blvd, a preliminary plat for a three‑lot subdivision at Hazelwood Terrace and Lake Shore Road, a site plan amendment for a development at 6666 Gowanda State Road, and a use variance for an adult‑use cannabis dispensary at 3231 Lakeshore Road.

• Public hearing – RMV Holdings LLC site plan approval for six contractor shop buildings at 4021 Jeffrey Blvd
• Public hearing – Joe Colern preliminary plat approval for a 3‑lot subdivision at Hazelwood Terrace and Lake Shore Road
• Public hearing – Water Valley Gardens LLC site plan amendment for development at 6666 Gowanda State Road
• Public hearing – Ted Czosnyka use variance request for an adult‑use cannabis retail dispensary at 3231 Lakeshore Road
• Work session – discussion of various zoning code amendments for a report and recommendation

The Board held a public hearing on the RMV Holdings LLC proposal at 4021 Jeffrey Boulevard. After reviewing the revised site plan, members approved the SEQR and site‑plan resolution with no opposition. The resolution authorizes the Chair to sign the Negative Declaration.

• Approved RMV Holdings LLC site‑plan resolution for four contractor shop buildings (no opposition)
• Authorized Chair Gronachan to sign the Negative Declaration for the project

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board will consider adopting Local Law #11 to override the tax levy limit. It will also review proposed code changes establishing a Schedule of Fines and Penalties, a rezoning public hearing for 4922 Oregon Road, and a police budget amendment with related purchases. Additional items include a cannabis law referral, various contract awards, and budget adjustments for town departments.

• Proposed Local Law #11 2025 to adopt the tax levy override
• Proposed code changes for a Schedule of Fines and Penalties
• 4922 Oregon Road Rezoning Public Hearing Resolution
• Police – Budget Amendment & Purchase
• Emergency Demolition Contractor Bid Award

The Hamburg Town Board adopted Local Law #11 to implement a tax levy override (3‑2). It also approved a schedule of fines, rezoning of 4922 Oregon Road, the LWRP rezoning lead agency, and a referral of adult‑use cannabis amendments to the Planning Board. Several budget amendments were adopted, including police, highway, and building inspection allocations, as well as the 2026 Multimodal Trails Master Plan.

• Adopted tax levy override (3-2)
• Adopted schedule of fines and penalties (5-0)
• Adopted 4922 Oregon Road rezoning (5-0)
• Adopted LWRP rezoning lead agency resolution (5-0)
• Adopted referral of adult‑use cannabis law amendments to Planning Board (5-0)
• Adopted police budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted highway budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 Hamburg Multimodal Trails Master Plan (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on the preliminary 2026 town budget and on fire protection contracts for the upcoming fiscal year. A proposed Local Law #11 will be heard to override the town's tax levy limit. The board will also review amendments to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and consider several contracts and purchases.

• 2026 Budget Hearing – preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan 1 2026
• 2026 Fire Company Budget Hearings – contract amounts include Armor Volunteer $355,092, Big Tree Volunteer $683,606, Lake Shore Volunteer $669,700, etc.
• Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #11 – tax levy limit override
• Town Hall Parking Lot Project Contract 2025-06 – advertised for award
• Approve Erie County STOP DWI Contract

The Hamburg Town Board approved the 2026 budget, fire company budget, a proposed local law, several waterfront program resolutions, and a series of contracts and purchases. Each item received a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 2026 Budget Hearing (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Fire Company Budget Hearings (5-0)
• Approved Public Hearing Proposed Local Law #11, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 LWRP SEQR Negative Declaration Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Town Hall Parking Lot Project Contract 2025-06 (5-0)
• Approved B&G Snow Pusher Purchase (5-0)
• Approved Taylor Road Alcohol Waiver Request (5-0)
• Approved Y.R.S.S. Copier Renewal Agreement (5-0)

Planning Board

The Town of Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several land use proposals. The board will consider requests for subdivisions, site plan approvals, and one rezoning application.

• Preliminary Plat Approval for 2-lot subdivision at 6722 Southwestern Boulevard
• Preliminary Plat Approval for 3-lot subdivision at Hazelwood Terrace and Lake Shore Road
• Rezoning request for 4922 Oregon Ave from R-3 to C-2
• Site Plan Approval for six contractor shop buildings at 4021 Jeffrey Blvd
• Change of Use and Site Plan Approval for recreational space at 6302 Monckton Drive

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on October 7, 2025 to review eight variance applications. Applicants are seeking use or area variances for properties on Moncton Drive, South Shore Drive, Stratford Terrace, Lakeview Road, Lakeshore Road, Pleasant Avenue, and Clark Street. The requests involve a fitness facility, single‑family dwellings, a covered porch, detached garages, and an HVAC business. The board will decide whether to approve each variance under the existing zoning designations.

• Use variance for a fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive (Zoned M‑2) – Application #6105
• Four area variances for a single‑family dwelling at 263 South Shore Drive (Zoned R‑2) – Application #6122
• Area variance for a covered porch at 4396 Stratford Terrace (Zoned R‑1) – Application #6125
• Use variance for an HVAC business at 4632 Lakeshore Road (Zoned R‑2) – Application #6127
• Five area variances for a detached garage at 4322 Clark Street (Zoned R‑3) – Application #6131

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved an area variance for a covered porch at 4396 Stratford Terrace and an area variance for a detached garage at 1680 Lakeview Road. All members voted in favor of both motions. All other applications presented were tabled. The minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Granted area variance for covered porch at 4396 Stratford Terrace (all members in favor)
• Granted area variance for detached garage at 1680 Lakeview Road (all members in favor)
• Tabled use variance application #6105 for fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive (all members in favor)
• Tabled four area variances for single‑family dwelling at 263 South Shore Drive (all members in favor)
• Tabled use variance application #6127 for HVAC business at 4632 Lakeshore Road (all members in favor)
• Tabled use variance application #6128 for single‑family dwelling at 159.14‑3‑21.211 Lakeshore Road (all members in favor)
• Tabled three area variances for lot consolidation at 3205 Pleasant Avenue (all members in favor)
• Tabled five area variances for detached garage at 4322 Clark Street (all members in favor)

Town Board

The Town Board will commence the SEQR review for the 2025 amendment to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and schedule a public hearing for October 20, 2025. It will also consider budget amendments for the police department and the highway, approve the SPCA renewal contract for 2025‑2026, and address contracts for outside legal counsel and EBC HR Services. Additional items include a grant award, reappointment of an assessment board member, and the establishment of a refuse and recycling district.

• 2025 Town of Hamburg LWRP SEQR Lead Agency and Public Hearing Resolution – public hearing set for Oct 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm
• Police – Budget Amendment and Purchase
• Highway Budget Amendment
• SPCA renewal Contract 2025‑2026
• Retainment of Outside Legal Counsel

The Board adopted a resolution establishing the Town of Hamburg Refuse and Recycling District with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved several budget amendments, including a police budget amendment and purchase (4‑1) and a highway budget amendment (5‑0). The Board renewed the SPCA contract, approved member requests for two volunteer fire companies, and reappointed Robert Hutchison to the Assessment Board of Review. A motion to retain outside legal counsel failed, receiving a 2‑2 vote with one abstention.

• Approved establishment of the Town of Hamburg Refuse and Recycling District (5‑0)
• Adopted Police budget amendment and purchase (4‑1)
• Adopted Highway budget amendment (5‑0)
• Renewed SPCA contract for 2025‑2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company member requests (5‑0)
• Approved Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company member requests (5‑0)
• Reappointed Robert Hutchison to the Assessment Board of Review (5‑0)
• Failed retainment of outside legal counsel (2‑2, 1 abstention)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will consider several rezoning and land‑use requests, including two rezoning applications and multiple site‑plan approvals. Items include rezoning of 4922 Oregon Ave and 5310 Southwestern Blvd, a preliminary plat for a three‑lot subdivision on Hazelwood Terrace, and a mixed‑use project at 3556 Lake Shore Road. The board will discuss each proposal during the work and regular sessions of the meeting.

• Rezoning of 4922 Oregon Ave from R-3 to C-2
• Rezoning of 5310 Southwestern Blvd from C-1 to C-2
• Preliminary plat approval for a 3‑lot subdivision at Hazelwood Terrace and Lake Shore Road
• Change of Use and Site Plan Approval for development at 6666 Gowanda State Road
• Site Plan Approval for mixed‑use development at 3556 Lake Shore Road

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on September 22, 2025 for Proposed Local Law #10, which adds a Lakeview Commercial District and amends the zoning map. It also schedules a hearing for Proposed Local Law #9, which proposes multiple amendments to Chapter 280 of the Town Code. The board will refer two rezoning applications—4922 Oregon Ave and 5310 Southwestern Blvd—to the Planning Board for review, and will re‑appoint Kim Mercer as Town Assessor with a $95,005 salary.

• Public hearing notice for Proposed Local Law #10 (Lakeview Commercial District zoning amendments)
• Public hearing notice for Proposed Local Law #9 (amendments to Town Code Chapter 280)
• Rezoning referral of 4922 Oregon Ave from R‑3 to C‑2, sent to Planning Board
• Rezoning referral of 5310 Southwestern Blvd from C‑1 to C‑2, sent to Planning Board
• Re‑appointment of Kim Mercer as Town Assessor, annual salary $95,005

The Town Board approved notices of public hearings for Proposed Local Laws #9 and #10. It adopted rezoning referrals, police and highway budget amendments, and several contracts including a streetlight maintenance contract and an engineering consultant amendment. All actions were adopted with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law #10, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law #9, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted rezoning referral for 4922 Oregon Ave to Planning Board (5-0)
• Adopted police budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted highway budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Streetlight Maintenance & Emergency Repair Contract for 2026‑27 (5-0)
• Adopted Town Engineering Consultant Contract Amendment (5-0)
• Adopted award of Nike concession and bathroom foundation (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss site plan approvals for a live fire training facility and a mixed-use development, along with a preliminary plat for a subdivision and a request for sketch plan direction.

• Public hearing for a live fire training facility at 3426 Abbott Road
• Site plan approval request for mixed-use condos and commercial space at 3556 Lake Shore Road
• Preliminary plat approval for a 3-lot subdivision at Hazelwood Terrace and Lake Shore Road
• Sketch plan direction for six contractor shop buildings at 4021 Jeffrey Blvd
• Discussion on zoning code amendments

The Board approved the site‑plan application for Newton Abbott Fire Company’s Conex box live fire training facility at 3426 Abbott Road, setting a 30‑ft height limit and other conditions. The motion passed with no opposition. Two other proposals – RMV Holdings LLC’s contractor‑shop sketch plan and Joe Colern’s three‑lot subdivision at Hazelwood Terrace and Lake Shore Road – were tabled indefinitely pending full applications.

• Approved site‑plan for Newton Abbott Fire Company live fire training facility at 3426 Abbott Rd (unanimous)
• Set maximum building height at 30 ft for the approved facility (unanimous)
• Tabled RMV Holdings LLC contractor‑shop sketch plan indefinitely until full site plan submitted
• Tabled Joe Colern three‑lot subdivision at Hazelwood Terrace and Lake Shore Rd indefinitely until full minor subdivision application submitted
• Presented fourth iteration of zoning code amendments (no vote recorded)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss several bond resolutions and contract awards for a new Senior and Community Center at 2982 Lakeview Road. The agenda also includes public hearings on zoning changes and unsafe building cost recovery.

• Proposed $9,034,700 bond for Senior and Community Center building construction
• Proposed Local Law #8, 2025 to create Light Industrial and General Industrial zoning districts
• Proposed Local Law #6, 2025 to add a 20% administrative fee to unsafe building recovery costs
• Contract award to E & R General Construction for $282,384 for Salisbury Avenue project
• Proposed bond resolutions for parking areas and pickle ball courts

The Board approved bond resolutions for the Community and Senior Center building, parking area improvements, and pickleball courts, each passing 4‑1. It also approved awards for the senior and community center’s general, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing construction, each passing 4‑1. Additional items approved unanimously (5‑0) included police travel, police budget amendment, youth services funding contracts, and the Amsdell Road sidewalk repair.

• Bond Resolution – Community and Senior Center Building approved 4‑1
• Bond Resolution – Parking Areas approved 4‑1
• Bond Resolution – Pickleball Courts approved 4‑1
• Award – Senior and Community Center General Construction approved 4‑1
• Award – Senior and Community Center Electrical Construction approved 4‑1
• Out‑of‑Town Travel Request – Police approved 5‑0
• Police Recoveries/Sales Budget Amendment approved 5‑0
• Amsdell Road Sidewalk Repair approved 5‑0

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve five development proposals, including parking adjustments, a fire training facility, and mixed-use projects. The board will also hold a work session on zoning code amendments. All items are under consideration for site plan approval or use changes.

• Benderson Development requests site plan approval for parking adjustments at 3670 McKinley Parkway
• Newton Abbott Fire Company seeks site plan approval for a Conex box-based live fire training facility at 3426 Abbott Road
• John Brokx requests change of use from industrial to private training facility at 6302 Monckton Drive
• Water Valley Gardens requests change of use and site plan approval for development at 6666 Gowanda State Road
• 3556 Lakeshore Development requests site plan approval for mixed-use condominiums, townhomes, restaurants, and hotel space at 3556 Lake Shore Road

The Board granted conditional site plan approval for Benderson Development's parking improvements at 3670 McKinley Parkway, contingent on engineering comments and a final landscape plan. The motion was approved with no opposition. Two other applications – Newton Abbott Fire Company's live‑fire training facility and John Brokx's industrial‑to‑training‑facility change of use – were tabled for future consideration. Several zoning code amendment discussions were also tabled until the September 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved conditional site plan for Benderson Development parking at 3670 McKinley Parkway (unanimous, no opposition)
• Tabled Newton Abbott Fire Company live‑fire training facility proposal at 3426 Abbott Road (to return Sep 17, 2025)
• Tabled John Brokx change of use from industrial to private training facility at 6302 Monckton Drive (indefinitely)
• Tabled further discussion of car‑wash setback changes (to return Sep 17, 2025)
• Tabled further discussion of private‑rental storage definition changes (to return Sep 17, 2025)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider seven applications for use and area variances. Decisions will impact commercial alterations, signage, and residential additions.

• Use variance for a fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive
• Area variance for a monument sign at 2330 Lakeview Road
• Five area variances for alcohol sales, parking, and dumpsters at 6666 Gowanda State Road
• Use and area variances for a commercial accessory structure at 3426 Abbott Road
• Area variances for fences and a garage addition at 4028 South Park Avenue, 4873 Clifton Parkway, and 4490 Rushford Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a use variance for the Newton Abbott Fire Company to install a conex box training facility at 3426 Abbott Road. Several area variances were also approved for that project and for other applications, including a monument sign at 2330 Lakeview Road and fences at 4028 South Park Avenue and 4873 Clifton Parkway. Two applications were tabled because the applicants or their representatives did not appear.

• Application #6105 (John Brokx) variance request tabled (no applicant appeared)
• Application #6114 (GCU Ventures LLC) area variance for monument sign granted (all members in favor)
• Application #6119 (Susan Hallman) fence variance granted with condition – fence limited to 8 ft (6‑1 vote)
• Application #6120 (Colin Crawford Casey) fence variance granted (all members in favor)
• Application #6121 (Thomas Chmielowicz) garage addition variance granted (all members in favor)
• Application #6123 (Water Valley Gardens) five area variances granted (all members in favor)
• Application #6124 (Newton Abbott Fire Company) use and area variances granted for training facility (all members in favor)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will discuss zoning code amendments and review several site plans and subdivision requests at its August 20 meeting. Projects include residential and commercial developments, a pole barn, and a construction and demolition transfer facility.

• Water Valley Gardens LLC seeks Change of Use and Site Plan Approval for a development at 6666 Gowanda State Road
• RMV Holdings LLC requests Preliminary Plat Approval for a 2-lot subdivision at 4021 Jeffrey Boulevard
• Benderson Development proposes parking adjustments at 3670 McKinley Parkway
• 3556 Lakeshore Development LLC seeks approval for a mixed-use site with condominiums, townhomes, restaurants, and hotel space at 3556 Lake Shore Road
• Lardon Disposal Services requests Site Plan Approval for a C & D transfer facility on Woodlawn Avenue, north of 1st Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review several land use requests. The board will discuss zoning code amendments and hold a public hearing regarding a subdivision on Parker Road and Big Tree Road.

• Preliminary Plat Approval for 2-lot subdivision at 4021 Jeffrey Boulevard
• Site Plan Approval for Conex box-based live fire training facility at 3426 Abbott Road
• Public Hearing for 2-lot subdivision at Parker Road and 4825 Big Tree Road
• Site Plan Approval for parking adjustments at 3670 McKinley Parkway
• Site Plan Approval for a storage pole barn at 6722 Southwestern Boulevard

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider six applications for use and area variances. These requests involve a fitness facility, a monument sign, and several residential structures.

• Use variance for a fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive
• Area variance for a monument sign at 2330 Lakeview Road
• Area variance for a new home at 5004 Lakeshore Road
• Area variance for an accessory structure at 6795 Taylor Road
• Area variance for a new home at 4907 Waterford Lane

The Board of Zoning Appeals tabled two applications because the applicants were not present. It then approved four area variance applications: a new home setback for Nicholas Costa (6‑1 vote), a pole‑barn accessory structure for Allison Ferrell (unanimous), a new home setback for David Homes (unanimous), and an attached garage side‑yard variance for John Graham (unanimous) with a required one‑hour fire separation.

• Tabled Application #6105 (John Brokx) – fitness facility variance – applicant absent
• Tabled Application #6114 (GCU Ventures LLC) – monument sign variance – applicant absent
• Approved Application #6115 (Nicholas Costa) – new home setbacks variance – 6 ayes, 1 nay (GRANTED)
• Approved Application #6116 (Allison Ferrell) – pole‑barn accessory structure variance – unanimous (GRANTED)
• Approved Application #6117 (David Homes) – new home setback variance – unanimous (GRANTED)
• Approved Application #6118 (John Graham) – attached garage side‑yard variance – unanimous, with condition: one‑hour fire separation on north wall (GRANTED)

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting public hearings on three proposed local laws and the establishment of the Idlewood Subdivision Water Distribution District. The board is also considering several personnel appointments, equipment disposals, and a facility use agreement with Hilbert College.

• Proposed Idlewood Subdivision Water Distribution District with estimated maximum cost of $632,000
• Hilbert College Facility Use Agreement for Nike Base Ice Arena with annual fees from $25,000 to $35,000
• Public hearing for Local Law #7, 2025 regarding park use permit penalties ($100-$150 fine)
• Bid award for building demolition at 39 Long Avenue
• Creation of four additional Motor Equipment Operator positions for the Highway Department

The board approved an amended resolution granting Verizon New York, Inc. a cable franchise for the town. It also adopted a highway budget amendment and a non‑CFA industrial zoning district code and map amendment. The Hilbert College facility use agreement and the chief of police memorandum of agreement were each approved by a 4‑1 vote. Several other items, including fire company member requests and a demolition bid award, were approved unanimously.

• Approved amended resolution to grant Verizon New York, Inc. cable franchise (5-0)
• Approved highway budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved non‑CFA industrial zoning district code and map amendments (5-0)
• Approved Hilbert College facility use agreement (4-1)
• Approved MOA with Chief of Police (4-1)
• Approved 39 Long Avenue building demolition bid award (5-0)
• Approved B&G steel dump body purchase (5-0)
• Approved community senior center re‑bid (4-1)

Planning Board

The Town of Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review several land-use requests. The board will consider site plan approvals and a change of use for various properties.

• Site Plan and Special Use Permit for a 4,473 square foot addition at 5130 Camp Road (Towne Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram)
• Site Plan Approval for a C & D transfer facility on the west side of Woodlawn Avenue, north of 1st Street (Lardon Disposal Services)
• Site Plan Approval for additional parking at 3651 South Park Ave (Tom Bollman)
• Preliminary Plat Approval for a 2-lot subdivision at Parker Road and 4825 Big Tree Road (Dave Manko)
• Change of Use from industrial to a private training facility at 6302 Monckton Drive (John Brokx)

The Board approved the addition of three parking spaces at 3651 South Park Avenue and re‑approved a special use permit and site plan for a 4,473 sq‑ft addition at 5130 Camp Road. It also approved a Chapter 80 code amendment recommendation to be sent to the Town Board and set a public hearing for a 2‑lot subdivision at Parker Road and 4825 Big Tree Road.

• Approved three new parking spaces at 3651 South Park Avenue (no opposition)
• Approved special use permit and site plan for 4,473 sq‑ft addition at 5130 Camp Road (no opposition)
• Approved Chapter 80‑5 code amendment recommendation to Town Board (no opposition)
• Set public hearing for 2‑lot subdivision at Parker Road and 4825 Big Tree Road (August 6 2025)
• Recorded that no public comments were received for the parking and Chrysler hearings

Traffic Safety Advisory Board

The board is meeting to discuss ongoing traffic studies and new requests for safety improvements. The agenda includes reviews of specific intersections and requests for new signage and sidewalks.

• Stop sign request for Sowels and Electric (East bound)
• No parking request for Hoover Rd
• Sidewalk proposal for Abbott Rd
• Traffic data for Mortons
• Arrow signage for Southwestern Blvd and Amsdell Rd

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several site plan approvals and a 3-lot subdivision. Members will also discuss recommendations for code amendments regarding historic preservation, dead trees, permitted uses, and adult use cannabis.

• Mixed-use development of condominiums, townhomes, and commercial space at 3556 Lake Shore Road
• C & D transfer facility proposal on the west side of Woodlawn Avenue, north of 1st Street
• 4,473 square foot addition to Towne Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 5130 Camp Road
• 3-lot subdivision request at 3189 Pleasant Ave
• Change of use from industrial to private training facility at 6302 Monckton Drive

The Board agreed to the proposed code amendments for Adult Use Cannabis, Dead Trees, and Chapter 280-15 and authorized Mr. Rogers to forward the recommendations to the Town Board. It scheduled public hearings for July 23, 2025, for the parking addition at 3651 South Park Ave and the re‑approval of the Towne Chrysler site plan. Several items were tabled, including the John Brokx change‑of‑use request, the Corey Tyger pole barn, the Benderson Development parking adjustment, the 3556 Lakeshore mixed‑use PUD, and the Lardon Disposal C&D facility.

• Approved code amendment recommendations (Adult Use Cannabis, Dead Trees, Chapter 280-15) and authorized sending them to Town Board
• Authorized Planning Department to draft re‑approval resolutions for Towne Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram site plan
• Scheduled public hearing for July 23, 2025 for Tom Bollman's 4‑parking‑space addition at 3651 South Park Ave
• Scheduled public hearing for July 23, 2025 for Towne Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram site plan re‑approval
• Tabled John Brokx change‑of‑use request to July 23 Planning Board meeting
• Tabled Corey Tyger pole barn project to August 6, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Tabled Benderson Development parking adjustment indefinitely pending applicant readiness
• Tabled 3556 Lakeshore Development mixed‑use PUD to August 20, 2025 Planning Board meeting

Town Board

The Town Board is considering several police appointments and a new memorandum of agreement. The board is also proposing a significant increase in fines for parking permit violations and scheduling a public hearing for a new water distribution district.

• Increase beach parking permit violation fines from $50 to $300
• Proposed Idlewood Subdivision Water Distribution District with estimated maximum cost of $632,000
• Appointment of four new probationary Police Officers at $29.96 per hour
• Extension of a 6-month pause on entertaining NC or R-3 rezonings
• Ratification of the Police Command Officer’s MOA through December 31, 2028

The Board adopted the Highway Budget Amendment with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It extended a six‑month pause on NC and R‑3 rezoning proposals (4‑1). A resolution to schedule a public hearing on raising parking fines was approved (5‑0). Police department hires and several other items were also approved, while the Pleasant Woods subdivision item was withdrawn.

• Highway Budget Amendment approved (5‑0)
• Resolution to extend 6‑month pause on NC/R‑3 rezonings approved (4‑1)
• Public hearing scheduled for August 4 on raising parking fines (5‑0)
• Police‑New Hire Driscoll approved (5‑0)
• Police‑New Hire Lakeman approved (5‑0)
• Police‑New Hire Fusco approved (5‑0)
• Police‑New Hire Waldman approved (5‑0)
• Pleasant Woods Subdivision Completion and Acceptance withdrawn

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance applications. These include a request for a business use and two requests for residential property modifications.

• Application # 6105: Use variance for a fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive
• Application # 6111: Area variance for domestic fowl at 3171 Winsted Road
• Application # 6113: Area variance for a covered porch at 4805 Clifton Parkway

The board tabled John Brokx’s request for a fitness facility variance at 6302 Moncton Drive because it must first be reviewed by the Planning Board. Jonathan Raymond’s request for an area variance for domestic fowl at 3171 Winsted Road was withdrawn. The board granted Michael Southard’s area variance for a covered porch at 4805 Clifton Parkway. The board also approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting.

• Application #6105 (John Brokx) fitness facility variance tabled
• Application #6111 (Jonathan Raymond) domestic fowl variance withdrawn
• Application #6113 (Michael Southard) covered porch variance approved
• June 3, 2025 meeting minutes approved

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss code amendments for MU-1 and Adult-Use Cannabis Law. The regular meeting includes site plan approval requests for parking and a waste transfer facility.

• MU-1 and Adult-Use Cannabis Law code amendments
• Benderson Development site plan for parking adjustments at 3670 McKinley Parkway
• Lardon Disposal Services public hearing for a C & D transfer facility on Woodlawn Avenue north of 1st Street

The Board agreed the Planning Department will forward its recommendation on the MU‑1 District Code to the Town Board, while the Adult‑Use Cannabis Law amendment remains under review by the Town Legal Department. The Benderson Development site plan at 3670 McKinley Parkway was tabled to the July 9, 2025 meeting. The Lardon Disposal Services C&D transfer facility public hearing was also tabled to July 9, 2025. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was carried.

• Planning Department to send MU‑1 District Code recommendation to Town Board (agreed)
• Adult‑Use Cannabis Law amendment pending legal review (no decision)
• Benderson Development site plan approval tabled to July 9, 2025
• Lardon Disposal Services site plan approval tabled to July 9, 2025
• Motion to adjourn carried

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law #3, 2025, which includes amendments to zoning procedures, setbacks, and adult-use cannabis permitting. The board is also reviewing several budget amendments and infrastructure project bids.

• Public hearing for Proposed Local Law #3, 2025 regarding zoning code amendments
• Authorization to advertise bids for CDBG infrastructure reconstruction on Salisbury Avenue in the Village of Blasdell
• $21,000 change order for insulation and heating at the Nike Base concession and restroom facility
• Budget amendment to transfer $2,500 tennis grant to recreation supplies
• Request for Nicole Dayka to attend a substance use prevention training in Nashville, TN

The Hamburg Town Board approved a public hearing for Proposed Local Law #3, several budget and contract amendments, and accepted the audit of cash disbursements. All motions were adopted with a 5‑0 vote. No items were denied or postponed.

• Approved Public Hearing Proposed Local Law #3 (5-0)
• Approved Youth, Recreation & Senior Services out‑of‑town travel request (5-0)
• Approved Recreation Budget Amendment – Tennis Grant (5-0)
• Approved Blasdell CDBG bid (5-0)
• Approved Nike Base concession and restroom change order (5-0)
• Approved Bid Opening Date Extension for Community Senior Center (5-0)
• Approved Arena Phase 4 abatement air monitoring (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Audit of Cash Disbursements (5-0)

Planning Board

The Town of Hamburg Planning Board will consider site plan approvals for four different properties. The board will also hold a work session to discuss zoning code amendments.

• Site plan approval for a two-story office, training, sales, and warehouse building and storage facilities at Jeffrey Boulevard
• Public hearing continuation for a C & D transfer facility on the west side of Woodlawn Avenue, north of 1st Street
• Parking adjustment proposal at 3670 McKinley Parkway
• Pole barn for storage at 6722 Southwestern Boulevard
• Discussion of zoning code amendments

The board issued a Negative Declaration for the BJ Muirhead project’s environmental impacts and approved its site plan with several conditions. The Benderson Development site‑plan request was tabled until the June 18 meeting. The public hearing for the Lardon Disposal Services transfer facility was kept open to the June 18 meeting.

• Issued Negative Declaration for BJ Muirhead project (unlisted action) – Carried
• Approved BJ Muirhead site‑plan with conditions (Engineering comment letter, landscaping, dark‑sky lighting, fence relocation) – Carried
• Benderson Development site‑plan request tabled to June 18 meeting – Carried
• Public hearing for Lardon Disposal Services kept open to June 18 meeting – Carried
• Motion to adjourn meeting – Carried

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several applications for use and area variances. These requests involve signage, residential additions, and a proposed fitness facility.

• Use variance for wall signs at 4243 South Park Avenue
• Five use and two area variances for signage at 4899 Big Tree Road
• Use variance for a fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive
• Area variance for a property subdivision at 3540 McKinley Parkway
• Area variances for wall signage at 4408 McKinley Parkway

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a use variance for wall signs at 4243 South Park Avenue and an area variance for a residential addition at 5253 Scranton Road. It also granted five use variances and two area variances for detached signage at 4899 Big Tree Road. A request for a fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive was tabled for Planning Board review, and variances for garages and porches at several residential properties were approved.

• Approved use variance for wall signs at 4243 South Park Avenue (Application #6101) – GRANTED
• Approved area variance for residential addition at 5253 Scranton Road (Application #6103) – GRANTED
• Approved five use variances and two area variances for signage at 4899 Big Tree Road (Application #6104) – GRANTED
• Tabled use variance for fitness facility at 6302 Moncton Drive (Application #6105) – Tabled
• Approved area variance for detached garage at 5429 Abel Road (Application #6106) – GRANTED
• Approved area variance for detached garage at 4160 South Park Avenue (Application #6107) – GRANTED
• Approved area variance for covered porch at 4624 Chapman Parkway (Application #6108) – GRANTED
• Approved area variance for covered porch at 5165 Rogers Road (Application #6109) – GRANTED

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on the allocation of 2025 Community Development Block Grant and HOME grant funds. The board is also considering a rezoning request for a business storage pole barn and the demolition of a dangerous building.

• Allocation of $445,160 in CDBG funding for housing renovation, highway infrastructure, and the Village of Blasdell
• Authorization to bid for the demolition of a dangerous building at 39 Long Avenue
• Rezoning of 6722 SW Blvd from R-1 to AG for a business storage pole barn
• Contract with Paradigm Environmental Services for $6,865 for Town Hall air monitoring
• Amended fees and charges for Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Service

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and entered into agreements with the Village of Hamburg, the Village of Blasdell, and the Highway Authority, as well as a HOME grant. It also approved a proclamation honoring local firefighters and police, the demolition of 39 Long Avenue, and registration of the town with the CMS system. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved proclamation commending firefighters and police (5‑0)
• Approved Town Supervisor registration with CMS (5‑0)
• Approved demolition of 39 Long Avenue building (5‑0)
• Approved 2025 CDBG funding (5‑0)
• Approved CDBG 2025 agreement with Village of Hamburg (5‑0)
• Approved CDBG 2025 agreement with Village of Blasdell (5‑0)
• Approved CDBG 2025 agreement with Highway Authority (5‑0)
• Approved CDBG 2025 HOME grant (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Town of Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session on zoning code amendments and a regular meeting to review several site plans and subdivisions. The board will consider a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary and hold a public hearing for a waste transfer facility.

• Cannabis dispensary special use permit and site plan at 4169 McKinley Parkway
• Public hearing for Lardon Disposal Services C&D transfer facility on Woodlawn Avenue
• Mixed-use development site plan on the east side of Riley Boulevard
• Two-lot subdivision on the west side of South Abbott Road
• Pole barn site plan at 6722 Southwestern Boulevard

The Hamburg Planning Board granted conditional site‑plan approval for a mixed‑use development on Riley Boulevard and approved a special‑use permit and site‑plan for a cannabis dispensary on McKinley Parkway. It also issued a preliminary plat approval for a two‑lot subdivision on Clark Street and kept a public hearing on a C&D transfer facility open to the next meeting. All motions were carried.

• Conditional Site Plan Approval for mixed‑use development at 0 Riley Boulevard (SBL 171.05-1-11) – Carried
• Preliminary Negative Declaration and EAF for two‑lot subdivision at 4779 Clark Street (SBL 183.12-2-9.11) – Carried
• Preliminary Plat Approval for the same subdivision with conditions and waiver – Carried
• Determination that no further SEQRA environmental review is required for Cannaspace Inc. cannabis dispensary at 4151 McKinley Parkway – Carried (Ms. McCormick abstained)
• Special Use Permit issued for Cannaspace Inc. cannabis dispensary with conditions – Carried (Ms. McCormick abstained)
• Site Plan Approval for Cannaspace Inc. cannabis dispensary with sidewalk and lighting conditions – Carried (Ms. McCormick abstained)
• Public hearing on Lardon Disposal Services C&D transfer facility kept open to June 4 2025 – Decision made

Town Board

The Town Board is considering a cable franchise renewal with Verizon New York Inc. and a temporary lease with Erie Community College to house the Youth, Recreation and Senior Services department. The board will also discuss several infrastructure projects and police training requests.

• Public hearing for Verizon New York Inc. cable franchise renewal
• Temporary lease of Erie Community College South Campus for $6,655.00 per month
• Homicide Seminar training for three detectives totaling $4,050.00
• Design firm selection for South Park Corridor Multimodal Revitalization Project
• Formation of Idlewood Water Distribution District

The Hamburg Town Board voted on numerous items, approving the Verizon cable franchise agreement unanimously. It also approved the formation of the Idlewood Water Distribution District by a 3‑2 vote and authorized the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant with a 4‑1 vote. Several budget adjustments, infrastructure projects, and service contracts were also adopted with unanimous support.

• Approved Verizon cable franchise agreement (5-0)
• Approved formation of Idlewood Water Distribution District (3-2)
• Approved Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application (4-1)
• Approved Frontier Central School District agreement (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved budget adjustment for Youth, Recreation & Senior Services (5-0)
• Approved Ice Rink Phase 4 construction assistance with reimbursement amendment (5-0)
• Approved South Park Corridor design‑firm selection (5-0)
• Tabled Milestrip Road Bridge construction administration item (5-0)

Traffic Safety Advisory Board

The Town of Hamburg Traffic Safety Advisory Board holds a regular meeting to review ongoing items including the Moves and Trails Committee, Pleasant Avenue, and a Syncro study for Armor/Clark/Bayview/Abbott. New business includes sidewalk and crosswalk plans for the Armor/Bayview/Clark/Abbott area, a sidewalk plan for Frontier High and Bayview, discussions on BAGN Glendale and Riley Boulevard, a traffic study for Cooper Ridge, and proposed parking adjustments at 3670 McKinley Parkway.

• Ongoing Syncro study for Armor/Clark/Bayview/Abbott
• Sidewalk and crosswalk plans for Armor/Bayview/Clark/Abbott
• Frontier High and Bayview sidewalk plan
• Traffic study for Cooper Ridge
• Proposed parking adjustments at 3670 McKinley Parkway

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with multiple public hearings. Items include a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary, site plan approvals for a mixed-use development and a shed retailer, subdivisions, a parking adjustment, and a transfer facility. The board will also discuss preliminary plat approval for a two-lot subdivision.

• Cannaspace Inc. requests a special use permit and site plan approval for a cannabis dispensary at 4169 McKinley Parkway
• Brian Becker seeks site plan approval for a mixed-use development on vacant land on Riley Boulevard
• Benderson Development proposes parking adjustments at 3670 McKinley Parkway
• BJ Muirhead Company requests site plan approval for a 10.4-acre development on Jeffrey Boulevard including office, storage, and warehouse buildings
• Lardon Disposal Services requests site plan approval for a C&D transfer facility on Woodlawn Avenue

The board issued a Negative Declaration for the Sturdi‑Built Sheds project and approved its site plan with several conditions. All other projects presented—mixed‑use development, two‑lot subdivision, cannabis dispensary, parking adjustments, and a large office/storage complex—were tabled for future meetings. The board authorized the Planning Department to draft approval resolutions for the tabled items.

• Negative Declaration issued for Sturdi‑Built Sheds SEQR review (motion carried)
• Approved Sturdi‑Built Sheds site plan with conditions (motion carried)
• Tabled Brian Becker mixed‑use development to May 21; authorized draft resolutions
• Tabled Les Draudt two‑lot subdivision to May 21; authorized draft resolutions
• Tabled Cannaspace Inc. cannabis dispensary to May 21; authorized draft resolutions
• Tabled Benderson Development parking adjustments to June 4
• Tabled BJ Muirhead Company office/storage project to June 4

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to decide on several variance applications, including tabled items. Applicants are seeking use variances and area variances for additions, accessory structures, and changes in use. The board will vote on each request after public hearing.

• Tabled application #6085: Daniel & Sandra Smith seek use variance and two area variances for day care addition at 2095 Lakeview Road (R-1 zone)
• Tabled application #6095: Nathaniel Simmons requests area variance for accessory structure at 6982 Taylor Road (R-A zone)
• Application #6100: Robert Cabarga seeks use variance to allow residential use in commercial zone at 769 Willett Road (C-2 zone)
• Application #6101: Michael Gugliuzza requests use variance for wall signs without commercial establishment at 4243 South Park Avenue (N-C zone)
• Application #6102: Ray Costa requests two area variances for proposed duplex at 4256 Greenfield Parkway (R-2 zone)

The Board unanimously denied both the use and area variances requested for the day‑care addition at 2095 Lakeview Road. It unanimously approved area variances for a pole barn at 6982 Taylor Road, a detached garage at 6324 Smith Road, and a covered porch at 5381 Abbott Road. It also unanimously approved a use variance to allow residential use at 796 Willett Road. The application for wall signage at 4243 South Park Avenue was unanimously tabled, and no decision was recorded for the pending application at 6102.

• Denied use variance for 2095 Lakeview Road day‑care addition (unanimous)
• Denied area variances for 2095 Lakeview Road day‑care addition (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 6982 Taylor Road pole barn (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 6324 Smith Road detached garage (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 5381 Abbott Road covered porch (unanimous)
• Approved use variance for residential use at 796 Willett Road (unanimous)
• Tabled application for wall signs at 4243 South Park Avenue (unanimous)
• No decision recorded for Application #6102 (insufficient information)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to rezone a 0.9-acre parcel at 6722 Southwestern Boulevard and a 2.9-acre parcel east of it from R-1 (Single Family Residence) to AG (Agricultural District). The board is also set to award the bid for solid waste collection, hauling, and processing to Modern Corp. at $239.91 per housing unit. Other actions include hiring seasonal beach security staff, approving a $22,562 contract for community center relocation, and declaring surplus equipment for auction.

• Public hearing to rezone 6722 Southwestern Boulevard and adjacent 2.9-acre parcel from R-1 to AG
• Award bid to Modern Corp. for waste collection at $239.91 per housing unit
• Hire Maureen Grande (beach security, $23/hr, max 35 hrs/wk) and Gregory Gawley (beach security, $23/hr, max 20 hrs/wk)
• Approve community center relocation with Corrigan Moving Systems for $22,562
• Declare surplus equipment from Buildings & Grounds (trailers, generators, plows, etc.) for auction

The Board unanimously approved a resolution awarding the town’s “Collection, Hauling and Processing of Municipal Solid Waste, Bulk Waste and Recyclables” contract to Modern Corp., selecting Bid Option 1 at the per‑housing‑unit rate set in the bid. The meeting also adopted a series of other resolutions without dissent, including a public‑hearing adjournment, a notice of a plumbing exam, a NYSDOT Milestrip service‑level agreement, beach‑security police contracts for Grande and Gawley, the re‑hire of Court Officer Gawley, and the approval of an ARPA cash‑disbursement audit totaling $3,446.30. All votes recorded five Ayes, zero Nays and zero Abstentions.

• Award solid waste collection contract to Modern Corp. (5‑0)
• Adjourn public hearing at 7:08 PM (5‑0)
• Adopt notice of plumbing exam (5‑0)
• Adopt NYSDOT Milestrip service‑level agreement (5‑0)
• Adopt police beach‑security contract for Grande (5‑0)
• Adopt police beach‑security contract for Gawley (5‑0)
• Re‑hire Court Officer Gawley (5‑0)
• Approve ARPA cash‑disbursement audit of $3,446.30 (5‑0)

Town Board

The board is deciding on several capital projects and personnel actions. Major items include awarding contracts for the Ice Arena Phase 4 renovations, approving a septic system replacement, purchasing equipment, and scheduling a public hearing on the Verizon cable franchise renewal.

• Award general construction contract for Ice Arena Phase 4 to Picone Construction Corp. for $364,000
• Award plumbing contract for Ice Arena Phase 4 to Willett Builders, Inc. for $190,000
• Replace septic system at Red School House with lowest quote from Highland Acres Landscaping, Inc. for $9,600
• Purchase one Stepp asphalt trailer for $58,677 from Cyncon Equipment under NCPA contract
• Appoint Abby Whisner as full-time Domestic Violence Advocate in Police Department at $25/hour, not to exceed $32,000

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting on April 16, 2025. Items include a special use permit and site plan for a cannabis dispensary, preliminary approval for a two-lot subdivision, parking adjustments, preliminary plat for a subdivision, site plans for shed sales, a mixed-use development, a C&D transfer facility, and a multi-building office/storage complex.

• Cannaspace Inc. requests special use permit and site plan for cannabis dispensary at 4151 McKinley Parkway
• Les Draudt seeks preliminary approval for two-lot subdivision on South Abbott Road south of Armor Drive
• Benderson Development requests site plan approval for parking adjustments at 3670 McKinley Parkway
• Lardon Disposal Services requests site plan approval for C&D transfer facility on Woodlawn Avenue north of 1st Street
• BJ Muirhead Company proposes construction of office, training, sales, warehouse, and storage buildings on 10.4 acres at Jeffrey Boulevard

The Hamburg Planning Board work session on April 16, 2025 heard a special‑use permit and site‑plan request for a cannabis dispensary at 4151 McKinley Parkway. The board noted there was no quorum and no voting could take place, so no formal action was taken. The discussion covered compliance, security measures, parking and special‑use distance requirements.

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to approve several equipment purchases, professional service contracts, and personnel appointments. The session includes a proclamation for environmental excellence and the authorization of travel for police and recreation staff.

• Purchase of one Volvo DD15 Roller from Alta Construction Equipment NY LLC for $43,554.00
• Authorization to advertise for sealed bids for the 2025 Annual Contract for Grass/Weed Cutting Services
• Agreement with Drescher & Malecki for 2025 professional accounting services
• Travel authorization for two police officers to attend a Crimes Against Children Seminar at a cost of $968.00
• Appointment of Paula Dubreville to the Health Insurance Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider requests for use and area variances for residential and commercial projects. Decisions will impact building additions, signage, and new developments including a storage facility and a duplex.

• Next Level Storage – Hamburg LLC: use and area variances for a public mini-storage facility at 5661 Camp Road
• Costa Real Estate Dev LLC: area variances for a proposed duplex at 4260 Greenfield Parkway
• Dave’s Hot Chicken: area variances for building signage at 3560 McKinley Parkway
• Town of Hamburg: use and area variances for signage at 4476 Lakeshore Road
• Daniel & Sandra Smith: use and area variances for a day care facility addition at 2095 Lakeview Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals tabled the variance request for a daycare addition at 2095 Lakeview Road. It approved area variances for a detached garage at 6571 Versailles Road, signage for Dave’s Hot Chicken at 3560 McKinley Parkway, and both use and area variances for signage at 4476 Lakeshore Road. The board also approved an eight‑foot fence variance at 4021 Towers Place and a porch variance at 3629 Howard Road, while tabling a variance request for an accessory structure at 6982 Taylor Road.

• Application #6085 (Lakeview Children’s World daycare) – motion to table, all members voted in favor – TABLED
• Application #6091 (detached garage at 6571 Versailles Rd) – motion to approve, all members voted in favor – GRANTED
• Application #6092 (Dave’s Hot Chicken signage at 3560 McKinley Pkwy) – motion to approve, all members voted in favor – GRANTED
• Application #6093 (use variances for signage at 4476 Lakeshore Rd) – 5 ayes, 1 abstention – GRANTED
• Application #6093 (area variances for signage at 4476 Lakeshore Rd) – 5 ayes, 1 abstention – GRANTED
• Application #6094 (eight‑foot fence at 4021 Towers Place) – motion to approve, all members voted in favor – GRANTED
• Application #6095 (accessory structure at 6982 Taylor Rd) – motion to table, all members voted in favor – TABLED
• Application #6096 (covered porch at 3629 Howard Rd) – motion to approve, all members voted in favor – GRANTED

Town Board

The Town Board will consider rezoning a 0.79-acre lot at 0 Riley Boulevard from C-2 (General Commercial) to MU-1 (Mixed Use District) following a SEQR determination. Other actions include budget transfers, equipment purchases, and personnel additions for various departments. The meeting also features proclamations and recognition of retiring employees and student participants.

• Brian Becker MU-1 Rezoning: SEQR negative declaration and approval resolution for 0 Riley Boulevard
• Recreation Budget Adjustment/Transfer using Auctions International funds
• B&G Wheel Lift Purchase
• Community Center Design Additional Tasks
• Addition of one Motor Equipment Operator and one Maintenance Worker position in Highway Dept

The Town Board voted 5‑0 to adjourn the regular session and enter executive session. It then adopted a resolution, also 5‑0, to cease all permits, reviews, and applications for the Brierwood PUD Mixed‑Use Project at Southwestern Boulevard and Rogers Road until the matter is resolved. Finally, the Board voted 5‑0 to adjourn the executive session.

• Adjourned regular session and entered executive session (5‑0)
• Ceased all Brierwood PUD Mixed‑Use Project permits, reviews, applications (5‑0)
• Adjourned executive session (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will discuss and decide on several site plans and permits at its March 19 meeting, including a cannabis dispensary application, a 2-lot subdivision, and a solar energy system. The board will also hold public hearings for these proposals and others, such as a Texas Roadhouse restaurant and office expansions.

• Greenleaf seeks Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for cannabis dispensary at 3560 McKinley Parkway
• RMV Holdings LLC requests Preliminary Plat Approval for 2-lot subdivision at 4091 Jeffrey Boulevard
• BJ Muirhead Company proposes two-story office, storage buildings, and site improvements on 10.4-acre parcel at Jeffrey Boulevard
• Benderson Development seeks Site Plan Approval for 7,926 sq.ft. Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 5450 Southwestern Boulevard
• Tim Eckel requests Site Plan Approval for Tier 2 solar energy system at 6996 Taylor Road

The Hamburg Planning Board granted conditional site plan approvals for a Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 5450 Southwestern Boulevard, a Tier 2 solar energy system at 6996 Taylor Road, and a satellite law office at 4127 West Avenue. The board also held public hearings on a subdivision and a shed sales business, and discussed a cannabis dispensary and a transfer facility, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved conditional site plan for Texas Roadhouse (7,926 sq ft) at 5450 Southwestern Blvd
• Approved conditional site plan for Tim Eckel solar project at 6996 Taylor Rd
• Approved conditional site plan for Boorman Law PLLC satellite office at 4127 West Ave
• Held public hearing on RMV Holdings 2-lot subdivision at 4091 Jeffrey Blvd; no decision
• Held public hearing on Sturdi-Built Sheds sales/display at 5200 Camp Rd; no decision
• Discussed Greenleaf cannabis dispensary at 3560 McKinley Pkwy; no action
• Discussed Lardon Disposal transfer facility on Woodlawn Ave; no action
• Discussed BJ Muirhead Company site plan; no action

Traffic Safety Advisory Board

The board is discussing ongoing traffic matters and new business items. Topics include speed limit reductions and updates on local development projects.

• Speed limit reduction on RT 5 from old lakeshore Rd to Deby Rd
• Proposed Multi-Use Development on Jeffrey Boulevard
• Development of Sturdi-Built Sheds at 5200 Camp Road
• Go Bike project update for Lake Ave
• Signal timing at Camp and Southwestern

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on several personnel additions and public safety positions. The body is also managing facility repairs and bidding processes for the Hamburg Ice Rink and Town Hall. Additionally, the board is proposing new apprenticeship documentation requirements for large construction contracts.

• Bidding for Hamburg Ice Rink Locker Rooms & Interior Renovations- Phase IV at 2982 Lakeview Road
• Rejection of all bids for the Town Hall Renovation Abatement Project
• Contract for B&G Ice Arena stair rail repair with Edison Contracting Corp for $11,000.00
• Change order for Battista Concrete at the ice arena for $10,000
• Requirement for contractors to submit apprenticeship documentation for construction contracts over $350,000

The Hamburg Town Board approved a resolution requiring contractors bidding on construction contracts over $350,000 to document valid NYS apprenticeship agreements, with a minimum 10% of labor hours performed by apprentices. The board also approved several personnel actions, including a police promotion, and authorized advertising for ice rink renovations. Three items were withdrawn from consideration, and all bids for the Town Hall abatement project were rejected.

• Adopted apprenticeship utilization requirement for construction contracts over $350,000 (3-1, Comerford abstained)
• Approved promotion of Police Officer Matthew Sherry to Detective, effective March 11, 2025, at $53.51/hour
• Authorized advertising for Hamburg Ice Rink Locker Rooms & Interior Renovations Phase IV bids, due April 10, 2025
• Rejected all bids for Town Hall Renovation Abatement Project after low bidders deemed non-responsive
• Approved $11,000 stair rail repair at Ice Arena with Edison Contracting Corp
• Approved $10,000 change order with Battista Concrete for Ice Arena platform work
• Approved creation of three Public Safety Dispatch Officer positions
• Approved creation of an additional Principal Engineering Assistant position

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider nine applications for use and area variances. The meeting includes tabled requests for signage and a code interpretation regarding cannabis facilities, as well as new requests for residential and business additions.

• Signage variances for 4420 Lakeshore Road and Parker Avenue (Electric Avenue Skate Park)
• Code interpretation for adult-use cannabis definition of a community facility (Cannaspace Inc.)
• Area variances for signage at 4271 Lake Avenue
• Use and area variances for a day care facility addition at 2095 Lakeview Road
• Area variances for residential additions at 3686 Sixth Street and 4317 Beach Avenue

The Hamburg Zoning Board of Appeals approved signage variances for the Electric Avenue Skate Park (Application #6081) and re-voted to grant three previously tabled signage applications (Nike Base, Golf Course, Hoover Road) after confirming they had the required four ayes. The board also granted variances for signage at 4271 Lake Avenue, a home remodel at 4994 City View Avenue, a residential addition at 3686 Sixth Street, and a sunroom at 4317 Beach Avenue. The Hamburg Town Beach signage application was withdrawn, and a daycare addition request was left on the table pending more financial evidence.

• Approved use and area variances for skate park signage at Electric Avenue (4-1, 2 abstentions)
• Granted signage variances for Nike Base, Golf Course, and Hoover Road (4-1, 2 abstentions each)
• Overruled code officer's interpretation on cannabis 'community facility' definition (unanimous)
• Approved area variances for attached signage at 4271 Lake Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for remodel at 4994 City View Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for addition at 3686 Sixth Street (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for sunroom at 4317 Beach Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled daycare addition request at 2095 Lakeview Road pending financial evidence

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 5. Items include site plan approval for a 7,926 sq.ft. Texas Roadhouse at 5450 Southwestern Boulevard, sketch plan for two apartment buildings totaling 45 units at 3800 Hoover and 3833 Bayview Road, and a public hearing for a satellite law office. The board will also discuss zoning code updates.

• Benderson Development – site plan for 7,926 sq.ft. Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 5450 Southwestern Boulevard
• Ellicott Development – sketch plan for 12-unit and 33-unit apartment buildings at 3800 Hoover and 3833 Bayview Road
• BJ Muirhead Company – site plan for office/warehouse and storage buildings on 10.4 acres at Jeffrey Boulevard
• Public hearing for Buffalo Empire Holdings – satellite office for Boorman Law PLLC at 4127 West Avenue
• Suburban Adult Services Inc. – change of use from office to respite facility at 3050 Abbott Road

The Hamburg Planning Board approved a site plan for SASI's respite facility at 3050 Abbott Road with conditions, and tabled BJ Muirhead's proposed development on Jeffrey Boulevard pending more detailed plans. The board also scheduled public hearings for a 2-lot subdivision and a shed retail operation, and forwarded a rezoning recommendation for 6722 Southwestern Blvd to the Town Board.

• Approved SASI respite facility site plan at 3050 Abbott Road (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled BJ Muirhead site plan for Jeffrey Boulevard project pending more details
• Scheduled public hearing for RMV Holdings 2-lot subdivision at 4091 Jeffrey Blvd for March 19, 2025
• Scheduled public hearing for Sturdi-Built Sheds seasonal retail at 5200 Camp Road for March 19, 2025
• Forwarded rezoning recommendation for 6722 Southwestern Blvd to Town Board (unanimous)
• Authorized draft resolutions for Buffalo Empire Holdings (Boorman Law) for March 19 meeting
• Authorized resolutions for Tim Eckel solar project and Benderson Texas Roadhouse for March 19 meeting
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on promotions for police lieutenant and captain, approve purchases of three John Deere mowers ($20,691.14) and a snowblower ($9,150), and authorize a request for proposals for a food concession at 18 Mile Creek Golf Course. Other items include traffic safety signs on Harmony Way and John Michael Way, a budget transfer for senior services, and the acceptance of a new Woodlawn fire company member.

• Police promotions for lieutenant and captain (items 20, 21)
• Purchase of three John Deere Z950M ZTrak mowers for $20,691.14 after trade-ins (item 11)
• Purchase of Erskine 620FM snowblower for $9,150 after trade-in (item 12)
• Authorization to issue RFP for golf course concession stand for 2025-2026 seasons (item 17)
• Budget transfer of $775 for Hamburg Adult Day Services Participant Council fundraiser (item 9)

The Hamburg Town Board approved a series of routine resolutions, including police promotions, equipment purchases, and funding for community organizations. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also authorized a request for proposals for the golf course concession stand and approved several budget transfers and personnel actions.

• Approved police promotions: Sean Gregoire to Lieutenant ($54.36/hr) and Jonathan Monaco to Captain ($66.50/hr), effective Feb 25 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three John Deere Z950M mowers for $20,691.14 after trade-ins (5-0)
• Approved purchase of an Erskine 620FM snowblower for $9,150.00 after trade-in (5-0)
• Authorized re-advertisement for bids for a garage addition on the B&G Shop (5-0)
• Approved $78,000 in 2025 funding for 16 youth sports and community organizations (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for concession stand operation at 18 Mile Creek Golf Course for 2025-2026 with 2027 option (5-0)
• Approved out-of-town travel for Dog Control Officer to attend a seminar, amended to correct funding account (5-0)
• Withdrew resolution to reduce speed limit on Lakeview Road (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session at 6:30 PM and a regular meeting at 7:00 PM on February 19, 2025. Items include a public hearing for a change of use to a respite facility, a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary, site plan approval for a Texas Roadhouse restaurant, and a site plan for a law office satellite. The board will also discuss zoning code updates being developed by planning consultants.

• Public hearing for Suburban Adult Services Inc. to change use from office to respite facility at 3050 Abbott Road
• 716 Cannabis seeking Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for a cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road
• Benderson Development requesting Site Plan Approval for a 7,926 sq.ft. Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 5450 Southwestern Boulevard
• Corey Tyger requesting rezoning of two parcels (0.89 and 2.92 acres) at 6722 Southwestern Boulevard from R-A to C-2 for a pole barn
• Planning Board to discuss zoning code updates

The Hamburg Planning Board approved a special use permit and site plan for 716 Cannabis, LLC to operate a retail cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road, with conditions including hours of operation and security measures. The board also discussed a rezoning request for 6722 Southwestern Boulevard, tabling it to await a report on a new Lakeview Commercial district. A public hearing was held for a change of use at 3050 Abbott Road, with no public comments, and a future hearing was scheduled for a site plan at 4127 West Avenue.

• Approved special use permit for 716 Cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road (carried)
• Granted site plan approval for 716 Cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road (carried)
• Determined no further SEQR review needed for 716 Cannabis project (carried)
• Tabled rezoning request for 6722 Southwestern Boulevard pending Lakeview Commercial district review
• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Scheduled public hearing for Boorman Law satellite office at 4127 West Avenue for March 5, 2025

Traffic Safety Advisory Board

The board is meeting to discuss ongoing traffic safety studies and signal coordination with NYSDOT. The agenda includes reviews of speed reductions and parking restrictions. New business focuses on crosswalks and traffic modeling.

• Speed reduction study for Pleasant Ave from Amsdell to Route 20
• NYSDOT 3-color traffic signal at Howard and Camp Road
• Proposed 'No Parking' resolution for Harmony Way and John Michael Way
• NYSDOT signal timings on Scranton and Camp Road
• Lake Ave crosswalk and Synchro Model for Abbott, Clark, Armor Duells, and Bayview

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is holding a public hearing on a proposed local law to rezone 0.79 acres at 0 Riley Boulevard from C-2 to MU-1. The board will also refer a separate rezoning request for two parcels on Southwestern Boulevard to the Planning Board, approve multiple out-of-town travel requests for police training, and authorize a beach cleanup agreement with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper. Other items include budget adjustments, committee appointments, and a firefighter LOSAP service credit adjustment.

• Public hearing on Local Law 1, 2025, to rezone 0.79-acre lot at 0 Riley Boulevard from C-2 (General Commercial) to MU-1 (Mixed Use District)
• Referral to Planning Board for Corey Tyger rezoning of 0.9-acre parcel at 6722 Southwestern Boulevard and adjacent 2.9-acre parcel from R-1 to C-2
• Approval of apprenticeship training program as a non-price factor for town contracts over $1,000,000
• Police travel: $2,229.98 for two officers to attend NYTOA TacOps Conference in Verona, NY, and $2,055.88 for two SRO officers to attend NASRO Advanced SRO Training in Schnecksville, PA
• Authorization for Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper beach cleanup event at Hamburg Town Park on April 26, 2025

The Hamburg Town Board adopted a resolution allowing bidders with a state-certified apprenticeship program to be favored in best-value contracting for town projects over $1 million, effective for bids dated July 1, 2025 or later. The board also held a public hearing on a proposed rezoning of 0 Riley Boulevard from C-2 to MU-1, referred a rezoning request for 6722 Southwestern Boulevard to the Planning Board, and approved multiple routine items including travel requests, budget adjustments, and appointments.

• Adopted apprenticeship training program resolution (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Held public hearing on rezoning 0 Riley Boulevard to MU-1
• Referred Corey Tyger rezoning request to Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper beach cleanup agreement (5-0)
• Authorized YRSS staff travel to regional conference (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 Erie County Youth Bureau budget amendment (5-0)
• Authorized police travel to NYTOA and NASRO trainings (5-0 each)
• Approved LOSAP service credit for Mrs. Brodfuehrer (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and discussions on several development proposals, including a 7,926 sq. ft. Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 5450 Southwestern Boulevard, a cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road, and a Tier 2 solar energy system at 6996 Taylor Road. A work session will cover a change-of-use request for a respite facility at 3050 Abbott Road and a legal building lot determination east of 6772 Taylor Road. The board will also discuss zoning code updates from planning consultants.

• Public hearing for Tim Eckel's Tier 2 solar energy system at 6996 Taylor Road
• Public hearing for 716 Cannabis special use permit and site plan for dispensary at 5161 Camp Road
• Benderson Development site plan for 7,926 sq. ft. Texas Roadhouse at 5450 Southwestern Boulevard
• Suburban Adult Services Inc. change of use from office to respite facility at 3050 Abbott Road
• Planning Department discussion of legal building lot east of 6772 Taylor Road

The Hamburg Planning Board tabled indefinitely a site plan application for a Tier 2 solar energy system at 6996 Taylor Road after no applicant representative appeared. The board also discussed a proposal for a cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road and directed staff to prepare draft approval resolutions for the February 19 meeting. Additionally, the board scheduled a public hearing for a change of use at 3050 Abbott Road and discussed a legal building lot request for a parcel east of 6772 Taylor Road, advising the applicant to seek an area variance first.

• Tabled indefinitely the solar energy system site plan at 6996 Taylor Road
• Directed staff to prepare draft approval resolutions for the cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road
• Scheduled a public hearing for February 19, 2025 on the SASI change of use at 3050 Abbott Road
• Advised applicant for 6772 Taylor Road parcel to obtain an area variance before returning to the board
• Approved January 22, 2025 minutes (5-2, two abstentions)
• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (4-3, three abstentions)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hamburg Zoning Board of Appeals meets to decide five tabled signage variance requests at town-owned properties (former Nike site, 4420 Lakeshore Road, golf course, Route 5 & Bayview, and Electric Avenue Skate Park) each seeking five use and two area variances. Also on the agenda: a use variance for a professional office at 4127 West Avenue and a code interpretation request from Cannaspace Inc. to define 'community facility' under adult-use cannabis regulations.

• Tabled applications #6077–6081: five signage variance requests at town properties (Lakeview Road, Lakeshore Road, Boston State Road/golf course, Hoover Road/Route 5, Parker Avenue/skate park)
• Application #6082: use variance for professional office at 4127 West Avenue (zoned R-2)
• Application #6083: code interpretation for adult-use cannabis 'community facility' definition

The Hamburg Zoning Board of Appeals voted on five applications for signage variances at town facilities. It granted variances for signs at the former Nike site on Lakeview Road, the Hamburg Town Golf Course on Boston State Road, and a site on Hoover Road. The board tabled applications for signs at 4420 Lakeshore Road (Town Park) and on Parker Avenue (Electric Avenue Skate Park). The board also granted a use variance for a professional office at 4127 West Avenue and tabled a cannabis code interpretation request.

• Granted signage variances at former Nike site, Lakeview Road (3-1, 2 abstentions)
• Tabled signage variances at 4420 Lakeshore Road (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Granted signage variances at Hamburg Town Golf Course, 6374 Boston State Road (3-1, 2 abstentions)
• Granted signage variances at 3849 Hoover Road (3-1, 2 abstentions)
• Tabled signage variances on Parker Avenue (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Granted use variance for professional office at 4127 West Avenue (5-1)
• Tabled cannabis code interpretation for Cannaspace Inc. (unanimous)

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on a proposed local law requiring contractors to have certified worker training programs, and to consider several budget adjustments, contracts, and appointments. The agenda includes multiple budget transfers for the Youth, Recreation, and Senior Services department, a planning contract with Wendel, and various police department budget amendments.

• Public hearing on Local Law #14, 2024 requiring NYS Certified Worker Training Program for contractors
• 2025 Wendel planning contract at $132,000 per annum
• Budget transfer of $10,865.97 for Recreation Special Events
• Donation of $7,250 from Donny Thiry Foundation for Adaptive Recreation
• Designation of Jim Baker as Town Historian for 2025

The Hamburg Town Board voted 4-0 with one abstention to not entertain new rezoning requests to R-3 (Multifamily) or NC (Neighborhood Commercial) districts until new codes are adopted or within six months, whichever is sooner. The board also approved a new apprenticeship training program requirement for contractors bidding on town construction contracts, and authorized several contracts and budget adjustments. All other resolutions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted 6-month moratorium on R-3 and NC rezoning requests (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Local Law #14 requiring contractors to have NYS Certified Worker Training Program (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Wendel planning contract at $132,000 (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 planning support contract with Sarah Desjardins (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 GHD engineering contract extension for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 courtroom remodel fund transfer (5-0)
• Designated Christopher Hull as ADA Compliance Coordinator with $3,000 stipend (5-0)
• Authorized ALS ambulance service establishment for the town (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting. They will discuss a special use permit and site plan for a cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road, and sketch plan direction for a subdivision and 17 contractor shop buildings at 4091 Jeffrey Boulevard. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for a Tier 2 solar energy system at 6996 Taylor Road and discussion of zoning code updates being developed by planning consultants.

• 716 Cannabis – Special Use Permit and Site Plan for a cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road
• RMV Holdings LLC – Sketch Plan Direction for subdivision and 17 contractor shop buildings at 4091 Jeffrey Boulevard
• Public Hearing – Tim Eckel – Site Plan Approval for Tier 2 solar energy system at 6996 Taylor Road
• Discussion of zoning code updates being developed by planning consultants

The Planning Board held a work session and regular meeting, discussing a proposed cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road and a subdivision for contractor buildings at 4091 Jeffrey Boulevard. A public hearing for the dispensary was scheduled for February 5, 2025. The board also reviewed proposed zoning code updates, agreeing on several changes including renaming 'Site Plan Waiver' to 'Administrative Review Waiver' and increasing the threshold for waivers to 2,400 sq. ft. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Scheduled public hearing for 716 Cannabis dispensary at 5161 Camp Road for Feb 5, 2025
• Discussed sketch plan for RMV Holdings subdivision at 4091 Jeffrey Boulevard; no decision made
• Agreed to add 'Intent' and 'Authority' sections to Site Plan Review code
• Agreed to rename 'Site Plan Waiver' to 'Administrative Review Waiver'
• Agreed to consider waivers for additions up to 2,400 sq. ft. or 10% of existing structure
• Left public hearing for Tim Eckel solar project open until Feb 5, 2025

Town Board

The Hamburg Town Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Brian Becker (MU-1 district). The board will also consider proposed changes to recreation fees and an extension of the RFP deadline for refuse, waste, and recycling services. Numerous other administrative appointments, routine expenditures, and adoption of updated Rules of Order are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on rezoning for Brian Becker (MU-1 district)
• Proposed recreation fee changes
• Extension of deadline for RFP for refuse, waste, and recycling services
• Authorization of RFP for hazardous material abatement at old dispatch
• Appointment of Police Chaplain - Deacon Ciezki

The Hamburg Town Board appointed Catherine Rybczynski as interim Town Supervisor and Brad Rybczynski as Town Clerk, following the resignations of Randall Hoak and Catherine Rybczynski from those posts. The board also approved numerous routine appointments, contracts, and expenditures for 2025, including a $7.45 million highway repair authorization and a rezoning public hearing. All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless otherwise noted.

• Appointed Catherine Rybczynski as interim Town Supervisor (5-0)
• Appointed Brad Rybczynski as Town Clerk (5-0)
• Approved $7,452,072 for highway repairs on 321 lane miles (5-0)
• Set Feb 10, 2025 public hearing for Brian Becker MU-1 rezoning at 0 Riley Blvd (5-0)
• Extended refuse/recycling RFP deadline to Jan 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 salary and wage schedule as amended (5-0)
• Renewed GHD engineering contract up to $100,000 for 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized $13,085.14 transfer for courtroom floor replacement (5-0)

Traffic Safety Advisory Board

The board is meeting to discuss ongoing traffic studies and new safety proposals. The agenda includes reviews of specific intersections and potential parking restrictions during stadium events.

• Milestrip Study
• Proposed one-way traffic at Hoover Beach (Mid Shore)
• Proposed 'no parking' restrictions on Harmony Way during stadium events
• Review of Armor Duells intersection
• Ongoing discussions regarding Pleasant Ave, Camp and Howard, and Southwestern and Howard

Planning Board

The Hamburg Planning Board will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 8, 2025. They will conduct a public hearing on a proposed 7,926 sq.ft. Texas Roadhouse restaurant and discuss a revised site plan for Village at Cedar Valley apartments. A site plan for a Tier 2 solar energy system on Taylor Road will also be reviewed.

• Public hearing for Benderson Development's 7,926 sq.ft. Texas Roadhouse at 5450 Southwestern Boulevard
• Revised site plan for Village at Cedar Valley apartments (north of Pleasant Avenue, west of NYS Thruway)
• Tim Eckel's Tier 2 solar energy system site plan at 6996 Taylor Road

The Hamburg Planning Board approved a revised site plan for the Village at Cedar Valley apartments, with conditions including a review of the final landscaping plan and a hold on the community building's certificate of occupancy until that plan is approved. The board also held a public hearing on a proposed Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 5450 Southwestern Boulevard but did not vote, scheduling further review for February 5. A work session discussed a proposed solar energy system at 6996 Taylor Road, scheduling a public hearing for January 22.

• Approved revised site plan for Village at Cedar Valley (5-1, Valenti abstained)
• Determined SEQR does not need to be reopened for Cedar Valley (5-1, Valenti abstained)
• Scheduled public hearing for solar project at 6996 Taylor Road for January 22, 2025
• Continued review of Texas Roadhouse restaurant proposal to February 5, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider seven applications for area and use variances. Five of these requests are from the Town of Hamburg regarding signage at various municipal and public locations.

• Signage variances for former Nike site on Lakeview Road
• Signage variances for 4420 Lakeshore Road
• Signage variances for Hamburg Town Golf Course at 6374 Boston State Road
• Signage variances for 3849 Hoover Road and Parker Avenue Skate Park
• Area variances for 5295 Fairgrounds Road and 6145 McKinley Parkway Unit 9

The Hamburg Zoning Board of Appeals granted two area variances: one for a meditation tower at 5295 Fairgrounds Road and one for a covered porch at 6145 McKinley Parkway Unit 9. The board tabled five applications from the Town of Hamburg for signage at various locations, pending submission of financial details and renderings. Commissioner Hahn abstained from voting on the Town's applications.

• Granted area variance for second-floor tower at 5295 Fairgrounds Road (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for covered porch at 6145 McKinley Parkway Unit 9 (unanimous)
• Tabled signage variance applications #6077-6081 for Town of Hamburg (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 (unanimous)