Planning Commission approves Briad Development traveler center — SEQRA, special use permit, and site plan approved, 2–0

Briad Development traveler center — SEQRA, special use permit, and site plan approved

2 yes, 0 no

Brian Stewart (yes), August Geraci (yes)

Kevin Wyse automated coffee shop — tabled pending DOT

0 yes, 0 no

Harvest Bible Chapel addition — advisory recommendation approved

0 yes, 0 no

Town of Hamburg Data Center Moratorium Adoption Resolution

5 yes, 0 no

Frank Bogulski (yes), Lynne Dixon (yes), Nicholas Ortiz (yes), Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz (yes), Daniel Kozub (yes)

Hamburg Woodlawn Gateway BOA Plan Lead Agency and Public Hearing Resolution

5 yes, 0 no

Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz (yes), Nicholas Ortiz (yes), Lynne Dixon (yes), Daniel Kozub (yes), Frank Bogulski (yes)

Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

5 yes, 0 no

Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz (yes), Nicholas Ortiz (yes), Daniel Kozub (yes), Frank Bogulski (yes), Lynne Dixon (yes)

Amendment of Planning & Engineering Fees

5 yes, 0 no

Daniel Kozub (yes), Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz (yes), Frank Bogulski (yes), Lynne Dixon (yes), Nicholas Ortiz (yes)

Amendments to the 2027 Supervisor's Budget

5 yes, 0 no

Order Establishing the Town of Hamburg Ambulance District

5 yes, 0 no

Resolution Urging State to Amend Criminal Procedure Law for Repeat Juvenile Offenders

5 yes, 0 no

Out of Town Travel Request – POLICE

5 yes, 0 no

Budget Transfers and Adjustments 4.9–4.14

5 yes, 0 no

ECWA Collection Administrative Fee

5 yes, 0 no

Amendment of Planning & Engineering Fees

5 yes, 0 no

Twin Willow Water Service

5 yes, 0 no

Personnel Action Forms 4.18–4.19

5 yes, 0 no

POLICE – Agreement with Auctions International

5 yes, 0 no

Tree Removal and Demolition Awards 4.21–4.24

5 yes, 0 no

Ice Rink Equipment Cover Design

5 yes, 0 no

Fisher & Associates Proposal – South Park Avenue Multimodal Design

5 yes, 0 no

Non-Renewal of Granicus/CARAHSOFT Contract

5 yes, 0 no

Network Equipment Upgrade

5 yes, 0 no

Town Board Audit of Cash Disbursements

5 yes, 0 no

Adjournment and Executive Session

5 yes, 0 no

B&G Revenue Account Transfer

5 yes, 0 no

12 Lakeview Woods Single-Family Dwelling

6286 Old Lake Shore Rd #12

Requesting one area variance for a proposed single-family dwelling in an RE zone.

still pending

Christine Butcher Accessory Structure

6150 Heltz Rd.

Requesting one area variance for a proposed accessory structure in an RA zone.

still pending

Smith Detached Garage

5233 McKinley Pkwy

Requesting two area variances for a proposed detached garage in an R1 zone.

still pending

Parker Road Subdivision

West side of Parker Road, south of Big Tree Road

A large cluster subdivision with promised trails and open space; the board wants phasing conditions and sidewalks on Parker Road frontage before the December 2 hearing.

Discussed — no decision yet

Our Mother of Good Counsel Church Addition

3688 South Park Ave, Village of Blasdell

An addition with new lobby, auditorium, stage, and interior improvements to the Blasdell church; the board issued an advisory recommendation with pedestrian-safety conditions.

approved · still approved

Two-lot subdivision at 6670 Taylor Road

6670 Taylor Road, Hamburg, NY

Chuck Kluckhohn is seeking preliminary plat approval to divide a property at 6670 Taylor Road into two lots.

Discussed — no decision yet

Harvest Bible Chapel addition and exterior improvements

3688 South Park Ave, Village of Blasdell, NY

Harvest Bible Chapel is seeking a recommendation on approval for an addition and other exterior improvements to its church at 3688 South Park Ave in the Village of Blasdell.

still pending

Kluckhohn Subdivision

6670 Taylor Road

A two-lot subdivision where the existing driveway will straddle the new lot line; a shared-driveway easement draft is required before the November 18 hearing.

Discussed — no decision yet

Hilbert College new athletic field

5200 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY

Hilbert wants to amend its 2024 approval by dropping the running track, keeping the turf field and scoreboard; hearing set for November 18.

Discussed — no decision yet

Small-scale traveler center with QSRs and fuel stations

Intersection of Southwestern Blvd and Big Tree Road, Hamburg, NY

An 8,700-square-foot building with quick-service restaurants and fuel pumps, approved with conditions on sidewalks, lighting, snow storage, and event-traffic planning.

approved · still approved

Automated Coffee Shop

0 Southwestern Blvd

A 400-square-foot automated coffee shop with drive-thru pickup on a vacant 0.43-acre lot; tabled pending state DOT traffic comments.

tabled · still tabled

Pedestrian safety at South Park Avenue crosswalk

Two residents who live across from Harvest Bible Chapel said the South Park crosswalk is dangerous — cars blow through it and people have been hit and killed there. The board conditioned its church recommendation on DOT coordination and asked the applicant to work with Blasdell police on traffic and crossing safety.

What it means: Pedestrians, cyclists, and neighborhood residents crossing South Park Avenue.

Raised 2 times this week

Proposed Data Center Moratorium

The town hit pause on new large-scale data centers while it updates zoning rules. Officials stressed no proposal is pending — the goal is to get ahead of power, water, noise, and quality-of-life impacts before anything is proposed.

What it means: Residents concerned about overdevelopment, green space loss, and utility strain gain a year of protection while rules catch up.

Judicial Discretion for Repeat Juvenile Offenders

The board asked Albany to restore judges' discretion in detention decisions for repeat juvenile offenders, citing car thefts by teens and courtroom testimony. It's a message to state lawmakers, not a local law change.

What it means: Residents affected by repeat juvenile property crime and victims seeking accountability.

Youth Sports Field House at Carnegie-Scranton Park

The Carnegie Scranton Rec League wants to fundraise for a field house and field lighting at the park so hundreds of kids in football and cheer have safe year-round practice space. The board is interested and will connect them with planning, but wants to coordinate grants because it's town property.

What it means: Hundreds of youth football and cheer participants, plus the town's oversubscribed summer camp program that needs more facilities.

Town of Hamburg Ambulance District Establishment

The board formally established the town-wide Ambulance District, covering everything except the villages of Hamburg and Blasdell — the final step after the public hearing and permissive referendum process.

What it means: All town residents outside the villages, who rely on town EMS service.

Camp Road corridor safety

Friends and family of Tia Brown, killed in an October crash on Camp Road, asked the town for help fixing the dangerous curve. It's a state road, so the town has petitioned NYSDOT for years without success — now they're sending letters through state and county lawmakers and drafting a formal resolution.

What it means: Everyone who drives, walks, or lives along Camp Road, including Mission Hills seniors and Howard Road residents.

Hilbert College athletic field reduction

Hilbert is scaling back its approved field plan by dropping the track, keeping the turf field and scoreboard. The reduced impact heads to a public hearing November 18.

What it means: Hilbert College students and athletes gain an improved playing field.

Zoning Code Amendments on Attendance and Alternates

The Planning Department is bringing forward various zoning code amendments for the board to discuss at the work session. Changes to the zoning code can affect what can be built where across the town.

What it means: Depends on the amendments — could make it easier or harder for property owners and developers to build in town.

Parker Road Residential Subdivision

The board is worried that if this big subdivision builds out over years, the promised trails and open space could get forgotten. Members want sidewalks along Parker Road frontage and a condition tying trails and amenities to early phases, with the hearing set for December 2.

What it means: Future homeowners gain trails and open space; the town advances its goal of a walkable, connected Parker Road.

Briad Development Traveler Center on Big Tree Road

The approved Briad traveler center sits near Highmark Stadium, where Big Tree Road already clogs on event days. The board required the applicant to work with the Traffic Safety Advisory Board on a special-event traffic mitigation plan before opening, and to come back if DOT rejects either driveway.

What it means: Travelers and event-goers get new food and fuel options; the town gains a sidewalk connection along Big Tree Road.

Southwestern Boulevard Automated Coffee Shop Proposal

A 400-square-foot drive-thru coffee shop on a vacant 0.43-acre lot has neighbors worried about traffic, noise, late hours, and tree removal. The state DOT wants more time to review its impact on the highway, so the board tabled a decision.

What it means: The applicant gains a new drive-thru coffee option on a busy corridor.

Taylor Road two-lot subdivision and shared driveway

A two-lot subdivision at 6670 Taylor Road survived concerns about a split lot and driveway access — the fire department found no problem and code enforcement stood by its precedent-based ruling. The board wants to see the draft shared-driveway easement before the November 18 hearing.

What it means: The applicant gains two buildable lots on Taylor Road.

Residential Setback Variances and Property Improvements

Steven Smith is requesting two area variances for a detached garage on McKinley Parkway. The board will evaluate whether the proposed garage respects neighborhood setbacks and size guidelines.

What it means: The property owner obtains additional vehicle and storage space.

Single-Family Dwelling Variance at 6286 Old Lake Shore Rd

12 Lakeview Woods Inc. is asking for an area variance to build a new single-family home on Old Lake Shore Road. This project will shape residential density and shoreline aesthetics.

What it means: The developer and future residents gain a new housing site.

Detached Garage Variances at 5233 McKinley Pkwy

Steven Smith is requesting two area variances for a detached garage on McKinley Parkway. The board will evaluate whether the proposed garage respects neighborhood setbacks and size guidelines.

What it means: The property owner obtains additional vehicle and storage space.

Accessory Structure Variance at 6150 Heltz Rd

Christine Butcher is seeking an area variance for a proposed accessory structure on Heltz Road. Neighbors can comment on how the structure might affect property lines and neighborhood character.

What it means: The property owner gains flexibility in developing their land.