Introduction
The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board was formed in 1950 by the Town Board.
The 1955 Planning Board was comprised of the following members:
- Earl R. Nunemaker, chairman
- Lorna R. Cruickshank, vice chairman
- Edward A. Dunlap
- Theodore A. Krehbiel, secretary
- J. Donald McKenzie
- Robert A. Penman
- Everett J. Stiggins
- A. Russell Tryon, town planning consultant
- Lyle A . Findlay, legal advisor
- Marguerite Dingeldey, secretary pro tem
The board is codified by Chapter 27 of the town code and was recently assigned site plan approval authority under Chapter 215-70.53 for zoning.
Meetings
- 7:00 pm
- First Wednesday of the month
- 2919 Delaware Ave.
Room 21
Kenmore, NY 14217
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are also available following approval.
View all Agenda's and Minutes
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1955 Master Plan
(9.49 MB)
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1960 Planning Board Progress Report
(11.26 MB)
Members
| Trustees | Office | Date Appointed | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth J. Swanekamp | Chairman | 2012 | 3/27/2019 |
| Fredrick Frank | Vice-Chairman | 2017 | 3/27/2024 |
| Mark Rountree | 2017 | 4/10/2024 | |
| Fred W. Kubus | Secretary | 2015 | 12/31/2022 |
| Robert Morris | 2014 | 12/31/2021 | |
| Denis J. Uminski | 2018 | 3/27/2025 | |
| Joseph S. Frandina, PE | 2010 | 12/31/2023 |
- Councilman Bargnesi - Town Board, Ex-Officio
- Carl Heimiller - Building Department, Ex-Officio
Waterfront Rezoning
In December 2001, the Town of Tonawanda engaged the services of Wendel Duchscherer to assist with rezoning the town's waterfront. The draft documents below represent the efforts of this project.