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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Cheektowaga public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
McKesson Parkway Multi-Unit Residential Development
A proposal to merge two parcels and build 144 apartments — nearly double the 73 units zoning allows, with 50-foot buildings — has now been tabled three times because the applicant keeps missing meetings. The board warned it may withdraw the case if he doesn't appear in November.
Commercial Rezoning and Retail Expansion on French Road
The lot would be redistricted from Light Manufacturing to General Commercial, opening it to a wider range of commercial uses.
Vehicle rust-inhibitor service at 3438 Broadway
A parcel subdivision and rezone to Motor Services would allow a 2,800-square-foot vehicle servicing building applying rust inhibitor for corrosion prevention.
Commercial Zoning Amendment and Motor Service Expansion on Transit Road
Young Development sought approval to add parking spaces close to Transit Road to address tenant turnover and leasing challenges caused by parking shortages.
Commercial Expansion and Residential Development Reviews
The town's conservation leaders are reviewing commercial and institutional expansion projects to ensure adequate landscaping and parking improvements. Recent reviews cover facility upgrades on Cleveland Drive and major tree plantings for a utility transformer project on Dale Road.
Residential Driveway Encroachments and Setback Variances
The board addressed multiple driveway expansion requests, granting a second access point on Dubonnet Drive while reining in an oversized driveway on Temple Drive to preserve neighborhood aesthetics.
Long-Term Temporary Permitting for School Bus Depot on Aero Drive
Student Transportation of America received another two-year temporary permit for its bus depot at 850 Aero Drive, continuing a decade-long arrangement due to M-2 manufacturing zoning rules that exclude bus storage. The board pressed the applicant to work with town officials on a permanent zoning fix.
Historic George Urban Mansion Use Variance
The owners of the historic George Urban Mansion at 280 Pine Ridge Road sought a use variance for neighborhood service uses, sparking intense neighborhood debate over past party disruptions and parking.
Used Car Lot Proposal at 1310 French Road
Don's Auto Body successfully renewed its temporary permit to store and sell used vehicles on Union Road, subject to strict bans on commercial advertising signs on the property.
Privacy and Fencing Near Commercial Properties
Homeowners at 274 Huth Road sought an 8-foot fence to gain privacy from an adjacent 32-unit apartment building and its parking lot. The board approved the fence with height limitations near the street to balance privacy needs with traffic visibility.
Genesee Street Motor Service Rezoning
An application to change a commercial property's zoning to allow light automotive mechanical work and vehicle inspections.
Zoning Amendment and Commercial Auto Repair at 3126 Genesee St
A local business owner wants to open a light mechanical repair shop at 3126 Genesee Street. The planning board supported the zoning change needed to make it happen, pending final checks from the building department.