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Committee reviews 5,000‑sq‑ft storage project at 4068 Transit amid DEC and wetlands permitting questions
Summary
An applicant presented plans for a 5,000‑square‑foot commercial building and 2,000‑square‑foot accessory structure at 4068 Transit; the committee discussed DEC notifications, possible SWPPP requirements, Army Corps/wetlands constraints, on‑site detention and potential need for a private hydrant; planning‑board approval was conditional and the item remains pending engineering review.
The Cheektowaga Environmental Advisory Committee on Dec. 18 reviewed a proposal at 4068 Transit for a 5,000‑square‑foot principal building and a 2,000‑square‑foot accessory storage structure, focusing on stormwater, wetlands and fire‑protection issues.
Applicant Sean Hopkins (first referenced as Sean Hopkins) and project team explained the design includes parking in front, a detention area at the rear and a plan to avoid a large federal wetland on the parcel by keeping development away from it. Hopkins said the project is intended for on‑site tenant storage only and that the planning board recommended approval with conditions.
Committee members noted the DEC had asked whether a SWPPP (stormwater pollution prevention plan) is triggered — that depends on whether the disturbance exceeds one acre — and flagged potential regulatory changes to wetland definitions coming in 2025. The committee discussed on‑site detention to reduce peak discharge and the likelihood the project will have lower peak flows after the proposed detention; the applicant said engineered grading and a final hydrology plan will be submitted.
Fire protection was also discussed: given the depth of the parcel, the applicant acknowledged the site may need an on‑site private hydrant or a larger service for fire protection when final engineered plans are prepared.
Next steps: the applicant will return with engineered grading, drainage and stormwater submittals and any required SWPPP documentation and Army Corps/wetlands coordination. No final committee vote was taken at the meeting.
