Town Of Clarence Planning Board Planning Board Minutes
The meeting involved Concept Plan reviews and discussions for four separate items. Item 1 concerned the proposed 27-room Skyline Hotel and Restaurant, requiring extensive discussion on setbacks, sanitary system relocation, traffic impact estimates (which were below DOT significance thresholds), noise, lighting, and operational plans for the exterior flex space. Concept Plan approval was granted subject to numerous conditions, including adherence to engineering, fire code, and lighting standards. Item 2 addressed a request for Concept Plan approval for a 2-lot residential Open Development Area (ODA) within the former Boncrest West subdivision. Discussions focused on the private drive access, easement issues with an adjacent property owner, stormwater management via perimeter swales, and the need for a potential Homeowner's Association for maintenance. Concept Plan approval was granted with several conditions, notably striking a condition related to Erie County Health Department approval timing. Item 3 involved seeking Development Plan approval for a mixed-use project featuring 23 apartments and commercial space, with discussions clarifying access points, lighting height (15'), screening of mechanicals (rooftop mounted and recessed), and handicap ramp locations. The Development Plan was approved subject to numerous compliance conditions. Item 4 sought Concept Plan approval and a recommendation for a Temporary Conditional Permit for a new 4,800 sq. ft. outside dining patio bar at Samuel's Grande Manor (The Tavern on Main). Key discussions included parking delineation, operating hours, soundproofing measures for adjacent apartments, and sanitation system adequacy. Concept Plan approval and the recommendation for the Temporary Conditional Permit were both carried. Item 5 concerned Concept Plan approval for an approximately 40,000 sq. ft. light manufacturing and office addition to the rear of the existing Dynabrade, Inc. facility, confirming material matching and addressing preliminary drainage comments.