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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Cheektowaga public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
UTECH Waterproofing Commercial Development at 0 Broadway
An 8,000-square-foot office building and 9,000-square-foot warehouse are proposed for UTECH Waterproofing's operations and storage.
Proposed wireless telecommunications tower at 760 French Road
The committee was scheduled to review a proposed 109-foot cell tower with ground equipment on leased land. Environmental advisory input feeds the town's decision on the special use permit.
West Herr dealership at 6700 Transit Road
West Herr wants to rezone the former Clarion Hotel site at 6700 Transit Road to build a 28,000-square-foot car dealership, paired with a related project over the line in Amherst. The hearing was continued for corrected notice; the rezone vote was pulled from the agenda.
Cemetery Expansion and Sustainable Stormwater Management
Mount Calvary Cemetery is proposing a new above-ground columbarium and niche expansion using permeable pavers to reduce stormwater runoff.
Commercial Truck Parking Expansion at 2370 Walden Avenue
Hunter Truck is expanding its storage and parking area by about 1.8 acres to accommodate growing business needs, adding stormwater basins and a solid fence for neighbors.
Cultural Community Center Proposal at 3095 Genesee Street
A nonprofit group wants to turn a building into a cultural center providing language classes and social services, but the board raised concerns about parking availability and crowded site plans.
Cell Tower Proposal at 940 Losson Road
AT&T wants to build a 155-foot cell tower disguised as a pine tree, but the review is delayed until spring weather allows soil and wetland checks.
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.
Dell Hydraulics Expansion and Wetland Permits
Dell Hydraulics is seeking a SEQR negative declaration for a building and parking expansion on Stradtman Street while they wait on DEC wetland permits.
Migrant Housing
Cheektowaga is suing DocGo over migrant housing, a move that could kick people right out of their current living situations. It's a messy legal fight that's putting local officials and housing providers at direct odds.