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EAC recommends conditional site-plan approval for 20-space parking expansion at 751 French Road
Summary
The committee recommended site-plan approval for a 20-space parking expansion at 751 French Road while asking that engineering review drainage and grading before final Town Board action.
The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee on Dec. 24 recommended site-plan approval for a 20-space parking expansion at 751 French Road, subject to engineering review of grading and stormwater controls.
Dan (staff member) told the committee that the Planning Board had recommended the site plan and that Erie County agencies had provided comments. The proposal adds approximately 6,620 square feet of new parking area intended to reduce event-related overflow parking on adjacent side streets.
Why it matters: The expansion would change runoff patterns and proximity to nearby residences; EAC members pressed for engineering review to ensure drainage, grading and screening measures protect adjacent properties and meet dark-sky lighting requirements.
Details: Site plans show the expansion behind the existing parking area with a shallow detention basin to collect stormwater and controlled discharge to French Road. Proposed lighting would be dark-sky compliant; one committee member noted a potential head change to an existing pole and the relocation of a dumpster to reduce proximity to nearby residences. Dan said the 30-day public comment period had expired.
Action: The committee voted to recommend site-plan approval with a condition that engineering review grading, drainage and related measures; the motion passed on voice vote.
Next steps: Dan said the town staff will circulate comments to the applicant and the recommendation will accompany the site plan to the Town Board for final consideration.
