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EAC backs rezoning recommendation for 4911 Genesee from RMH to C-retail business
Summary
The committee recommended approval of a zoning amendment to change the parcel at 4911 Genesee Street from Residential Mobile Home (RMH) to C-retail business, with staff follow-up on potential nonconforming uses and future land-use compatibility.
The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee recommended approval of a zoning amendment to change the parcel at 4911 Genesee Street from RMH (Residential Mobile Home) to C-retail business.
Dan (staff member) said the Planning Board recommended approval and noted that Erie County and State DOT provided no opinion; county comments were non-recommendatory. The staff summary observed that some existing uses on the parcel may remain nonconforming under the narrower C-retail business category, since that district limits certain outdoor uses.
Why it matters: Rezoning changes affect allowed uses and the potential for future development on the parcel. Committee members asked whether a broader commercial designation (general commercial) might better match existing uses; staff noted that the current request is a step to address a parcel no longer associated with the former mobile-home park.
Details: The parcel is no longer associated with the adjacent mobile-home park. The Planning Board's recommendation and county referral were discussed. Committee members noted the site is fully leased and that the zoning amendment was likely a response to a change in ownership and existing uses.
Action: The committee voted to recommend approval of the rezoning amendment; the recommendation will be forwarded to the Town Board for final action.
Next steps: Town staff will follow up with the applicant regarding next procedural steps and the Town Board will consider the rezoning at its next meeting.
