Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in development with critical priority
2190-2200 Wehrle Drive Multi-Family Development Variances
Young Development sought four area variances for setbacks and parcel size to split their 270-unit multi-family project into two financing phases. The site plan and building designs remain unchanged, featuring extensive landscaping and townhome-style units.
Uptown Apartments Site Plan Review
The board rejected a multi-family apartment complex plan on Wehrle Drive over severe traffic delay concerns and missing street connections.
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Parking Condition Relief
Kaleida Health asked to drop a requirement to lease 218 parking spots at a nearby church and previously sought to open a gated Bassett Road entrance. While the Bassett Road entrance idea was dropped after massive neighborhood pushback, the board approved dropping the church parking rule.
Proposed Gurdwara Redevelopment Traffic and Parking Impact
Neighbors are worried that a new 20,000-square-foot place of worship at 2345 North French Road will overwhelm local roads, create dangerous turning conflicts, and cause overflow parking problems.