Town of Niagara

The board scheduled public hearings and votes for three area variance requests. These requests include a driveway setback variance for a property on Richmond Avenue, and lot coverage variance requests for two separate properties at Tuscarora Village Mobile Home Park on Hurontario Trail to allow for the construction of garages.

The board discussed a proposal from Niagara Hyundai to develop a new dealership facility involving multiple parcels on Military Road. Key topics included requests for various area and use variances related to setbacks, parking configurations, stall dimensions, signage, and accessory structure placement for electric vehicle battery storage. The board reviewed site plans for the proposed building, parking layout, and landscaping, and addressed questions regarding snow removal and the enclosure of storage units. The project was tabled pending a future public hearing to accommodate the inclusion of a use variance in the application.

The meeting includes a presentation and a public hearing regarding a use variance request by Michael Rotella. The applicant seeks relief from the Town of Niagara Code to allow for the construction and use of leasable industrial and multiple tenant structures, including self-storage units, residential housing, and flex space units, on properties located on Lockport Road.

The board approved a wide range of financial and administrative matters, including the payment of various fund vouchers and the authorization for budget transfers and amendments to close the fiscal year. Key resolutions included declaring a negative SEQR declaration and approving a Special Use permit for Magic Mist Auto Wash, as well as adjustments to water and sewer rates and usage minimums effective for the upcoming year. Additionally, the board scheduled the 2026 Organizational Meeting, approved a one-year contract extension for the Niagara Active Hose fire protection services, and adopted the county snow and ice removal contract. The meeting concluded with formal acknowledgments and gratitude expressed toward a departing councilman for his long-standing service to the community.

The meeting included presentations regarding a sketch plan review for a project located at 2541 Military Road and a request for the combination of lots situated at 4601 Miller Road and Taylor Drive.