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The Planning Department is located on the lower floor of Town Hall at 5583 Main Street in the Village of Williamsville. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday and the office can be reached at (716) 631-7051. Community Development can be reached at (716) 631-7082) or by fax at (716) 631-7153.
The Amherst Planning Department has four primary responsibilities:
- development plan review;
- long-range planning;
- community development and housing program administration; and
- program implementation.
Current Planning
The Department organizes and undertakes technical reviews of Subdivisions, Site Plans, Rezoning requests and other approvals and provides recommendations for Planning Board action including draft action resolutions. The Department has review and approval authority for Minor Site Plans, Minor Site Plan Adjustments, Sidewalk Waivers and Coordinated Sign Plans. Additionally, it ensures Town compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) for approval actions by the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Board and related Town Agencies and Departments. The Department also provides technical support for the Preservation Commission, Nature View Park Advisory Committee, Town wide Drainage Committee, Conservation Advisory Council and Traffic-Safety Board.
Long-Range Planning
The Town Board adopted the Amherst Bicentennial Comprehensive Plan in January of 2007. The Planning Department was responsible for drafting that plan and is responsible for the Annual and 5-year Reviews it requires. In addition, the Department assists the Town Board in undertaking Opportunity Reviews; those plan amendments that are required to implement unique projects that are consistent with the plan’s Vision Statement. In addition to these comprehensive plan responsibilities, the Department is responsible for developing the Town’s Capital Improvements Program, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Open Space Acquisition and Management Plan and Open Space Index; the latter two in conjunction with the Amherst Conservation Advisory Commission.
Community Development
Amherst receives federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds each year. Under these programs, the Town replaces aging sewers, water lines, sidewalks and parks in qualifying neighborhoods. In addition, income-eligible residents receive interest-free deferred loans for housing rehabilitation and closing cost assistance. The program also supports public services such as housing and family counseling, youth programming, community policing and senior transportation.
Regional Planning
One Region Forward is a broad-based, collaborative effort to promote more sustainable forms of development in Erie and Niagara counties – the Buffalo Niagara Region – in land use, transportation, housing, energy and climate, access to food, and more. It will combine research and public engagement with planning and action to help us meet the combined economic, environmental, and social challenges of the 21st century.
Program Implementation / Special Projects
The Planning Department administers or assists in administering several programs that implement the Town’s land use and environmental policies. These include:
- Farmland Protection
- Deer Vehicle Accident Management
- Telecommunications Regulations
- Tree removal permit review
- Landscape plan compliance
- Storm water pollution prevention
- Park and recreation site development
Planning Department
5583 Main St
Williamsville,
NY
14221
(716)
631-7051
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Planning Department
Current Planning
Long-Range Planning
Community Development
Community Development Housing Assistance Programs
Planning Department
Department, Planning
Planning Department (General Number)
716-631-7051
Howard, Daniel
Planning Director
716-631-7051
Ulatowski, Daniel
Assistant Planning Director/ZEO
716-631-7058
Amplement, Kimberly
Senior Planner
716-631-7103
Carrato, Amy
Community Development Assistant
716-631-7051
Fadel, Bryan
Senior Clerk Typist
716-631-7052
Marshall, Scott
Principal Planner
716-631-7074
Palumbo, Gary
Associate Planner
716-631-7056
Rappoccio, Roberta
Associate Planner
716-631-7071
Szatkowski, Jeffrey
Landscape Architect
716-631-7054
Community Development
Department, Community Development
Community Development (General Number)
716-631-7082
Stillwell, Laurie
Principal Planner
716-631-7050
Boerschig, Rachel
Senior Clerk Typist
716-631-7082
Fitzpatrick, Susan
Community Development Specialist
716-631-7053
Klein, Jeffrey
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7057
Quinn, James
Assistant Planner
716-631-7104
Free Homebuyer Workshops at Town Hall
Belmont Housing Resources is holding free homebuyer workshops at Town Hall on December 3rd & December 5th, 2024. Please see flyer for information on how to register.
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