Westfield board issues special-use permit for 30x20 storage shed at 7251 East Main Road

The Town of Westfield on Aug. 6, 2025 approved a Special Use Permit allowing Matt Swank to construct a 30-foot by 20-foot storage shed at 7251 East Main Road (tax map Section 193.00, Block 2, Lot 14). The Town Planning Board reviewed the application on July 9, 2025 and recommended approval, and the Town Board issued a SEQRA Negative Declaration before approving the permit.

Councilmember David Spann introduced the resolution authorizing the permit and Councilmember James Herbert seconded it. The board recorded ayes from Supervisor Martha R. Bills, Councilmember David Brown, Councilmember David Spann and Councilmember James Herbert. The approval includes conditions: the structure “shall be used for storage only; no living quarters are permitted,” and the permit expires automatically if the use is not begun by April 1, 2026.

Code Enforcement Officer Kenneth Shearer had provided an overview at the public hearing and the minutes note that the applicant was not present and there were no public comments. The board’s action followed the public hearing and the short environmental review, which the board found showed no significant environmental impact.