Town of Cheektowaga · week of October 19, 2026
Council approves Temporary Use Permit for WG Mall Company / Pyramid Management Group (One Walden Galleria), 3–1
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What changed in Town of Cheektowaga
Tabled Item: 3438 Broadway Street (Project 2026-54)
3 yes, 0 no
Kenneth L. Young (yes), Heather Ault (yes), Ralph Miranda (yes)
Watch this moment →Temporary Use Permit for WG Mall Company / Pyramid Management Group (One Walden Galleria)
3 yes, 1 no
Ralph Miranda (no), Kenneth L. Young (yes), Linda Hammer (yes), Heather Ault (yes)
Watch this moment →Driveway Enlargement Variance for Nicole Kmiotek (78 East Cavalier Drive)
4 yes, 0 no
Kenneth L. Young (yes), Heather Ault (yes), Linda Hammer (yes), Ralph Miranda (yes)
Watch this moment →Tabled Item: 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway (Projects 2026-45 & 2026-46)
2 yes, 1 no
Ralph Miranda (yes), Heather Ault (yes), Kenneth L. Young (no)
Watch this moment →Shed Placement Variance for Colleen & William P. Goeseke (91 Indian Road)
4 yes, 0 no
Ralph Miranda (yes), Heather Ault (yes), Kenneth L. Young (yes), Linda Hammer (yes)
Watch this moment →Driveway Variances for Don Leidolph (239 Banko Drive)
3 yes, 1 no
Linda Hammer (yes), Kenneth L. Young (yes), Heather Ault (yes), Ralph Miranda (no)
Watch this moment →Garage Height and Setback Variances for Michael Ferrarccio / John McNamara (75 East Cavalier Drive)
3 yes, 0 no
Kenneth L. Young (yes), Heather Ault (yes), Ralph Miranda (yes)
Watch this moment →Fence Height Extension Variance for William Pavalonis (1155 Borden Road)
3 yes, 0 no
Kenneth L. Young (yes), Heather Ault (yes), Ralph Miranda (yes)
Watch this moment →Approval of Minutes
5 yes, 0 no
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Development activity
Pavalonis Fence Extension
1155 Borden Road
Addition of a mesh screen topping on an existing stockade fence to enhance privacy.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Leidolph Driveway Enlargement
239 Banko Drive
Enlargement of an existing driveway in front of the principal dwelling and reduced property line setback.
approved (4-1) · still approved
Track this project →Main McKesson LP Multi-Unit Residential Complex
0 & 100 McKesson Parkway
A proposed multi-unit residential complex involving the merger of parcels with density, lot area, and building height variances.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →McNamara Attached Garage
75 East Cavalier Drive
Construction of an attached single-car garage with a 14-foot height and reduced side setback.
approved (3-1) · still approved
Track this project →Goeseke Shed Placement
91 Indian Road
Placement of a backyard storage shed closer to the principal dwelling than permitted by code due to creek flooding constraints.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Kmiotek Driveway Enlargement
78 East Cavalier Drive
Driveway enlargement and pathway extension with reduced property line setback.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Walden Galleria EV Display & Test Drive
One Walden Galleria
Temporary exterior vehicle display and test driving for electric vehicles at the mall parking lot.
approved (4-1) · still approved
Track this project →100 McKesson Apartments
100 McKesson Pkwy
A proposed residential development featuring four 4-story apartment buildings, a clubhouse, and 305 parking spaces, requiring a rezoning amendment to Residential Apartments.
Discussed — no decision yet
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Also discussed
McKesson Parkway Multi-Unit Residential Development
The developer is seeking major area variances to build a 144-unit residential complex across 6.1 acres at 0 & 100 McKesson Parkway, which exceeds local density limits and height restrictions.
What it means: Future residents seeking multi-family housing options and the property developer.
Raised 2 times this week
Follow this issue →Neighborhood Traffic and Parking Regulations
The Traffic Safety Commission reviewed a proposal to lower speed limits across town, advising officials to gather a traffic study and consult legal counsel.
What it means: Pedestrians and residents seeking safer neighborhood streets.
Follow this issue →Walden Galleria Electric Vehicle Display and Test Driving
WG Mall Company sought a temporary permit to allow Tesla to display and conduct test drives of electric vehicles in the mall's parking lot. The board discussed potential traffic and pedestrian impacts during busy holiday seasons before granting a one-year temporary permit.
What it means: The property owner and electric vehicle manufacturers seeking increased customer visibility.
Follow this issue →Development on Nonconforming Subdivided Lots
Several homeowners requested variances for driveways, shed placement, garage construction, and fence extensions. The board evaluated each request based on neighborhood character, lot constraints, and impact on adjacent properties.
What it means: The respective homeowners seeking functional property upgrades.
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What's coming, and the deadline
Planning Commission · Thursday, November 12
Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.
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