On Nov. 26 the Cheektowaga Planning Board reviewed an application from Dell Hydraulics for a 6,327-square-foot addition at 50 Stratman, plus roughly 9,345 square feet of paved improvements to add eight parking stalls and outside dry storage. Robin Podanic introduced the project and said Mark Zivalski, the company president, is expanding warehouse and manufacturing operations.

Podanic told the board a wetland delineation was prepared by La Bella Associates, a permit was filed in September and the applicant expects DEC action within the 90-day review window. The team proposed new detention and drainage piping to serve the expanded footprint; landscaping plans include 13 pine trees adjacent to the wetland buffer as mitigation. Podanic said they propose 22 parking spaces now and may expand operations in the future.

Board members asked for clarification on drainage conveyance and the need for curbs; members emphasized careful attention to the wetland buffer and clearance for the proposed paved area. A motion reflecting staff recommendations was moved, seconded and the board voted in favor; the project will proceed to town-level administrative steps and the applicant will await the DEC permit.