Town Supervisor· 2026-2028
Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz
Town of Hamburg
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 5:13:44
- Avg per meeting
- 17:26
- Segments
- 4081
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Top issues during term (17)(Development)
Proposed Short-Term Rental Law
Permit and inspection fees will apply to operators; an estimated 100+ existing rentals will need to register.
Mission Hills Phase IV Dumpster Locations
Minor administrative costs associated with amended site plan review and public hearing notices.
Southtowns Early Learning Nest Daycare Approval
Private investment in commercial property and increased local childcare availability.
Wetzl Development Rezoning and Environmental Impact Statement
Potential long-term changes to property values and municipal service demands based on future land use.
Industrial Shop Development on Lakeshore Road
Private capital investment in commercial warehouse construction.
Southwestern Boulevard Automated Coffee Shop Proposal
Private commercial investment in a new retail out-parcel.
Single-Family Dwelling Variance at 6286 Old Lake Shore Rd
Short-Term Rental Regulations and Fees
New fees of $500 per application and $1,500 per two-year permit generate town revenue; a bed tax is under consideration for 2027 pending state action.
Woodlawn Gateway Brownfield Opportunity Area plan
Gateway Building Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Substantial private investment and tourism revenue for the town waterfront.
Ten Lives Club Animal Rescue Expansion at 3747 Lakeshore Road
Modest non-profit expansion utilizing an existing building with no exterior construction.
Subdivision and Housing Development across Town
Generates new residential tax base and housing options for the town.
Slade Park Building Expansion at 5600 McKinley Parkway
Substantial private fairgrounds infrastructure investment.
Residential Demolition and Reconstruction on Non-Conforming Lots
Private investment into residential property upgrade.
Brandon Santa Warehouse Project at 0 Lakeshore Road
Private commercial investment with potential impacts on nearby residential property values.
Cedar Valley Way Subdivision Traffic and Drainage Concerns
Potential impact on HOA maintenance fund contributions and property values.
Subdivision at 58 North Shore Drive
Generates new residential property value and localized construction activity.
Decisions during term (16)
Recorded while Lorentz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Erie County Youth Development Funding Contract for 2027
Wetzl Development FEIS Discussion Tabled
Wetzl Development, LLC - FEIS Discussion
Wetzl Development FEIS Update Tabled
Planning Board to discuss the draft Final Environmental Impact Statement submitted by Wetzl Development, LLC regarding a proposal by Glenn Wetzl to rezone property located east and south of 4255 McKinley Parkway
Application # 6154 Benderson Development
3556 Lakeshore Development - Site Plan Approval
3556 Lakeshore Development - Preliminary Plat Approval
3556 Lakeshore Development, LLC – Requesting Site Plan Approval for the development of a mixed-use site, offering condominiums for residential use, and commercial uses, such as restaurants, hotel space, and continuing the use of some of…
3556 Lakeshore Development, LLC – Requesting Preliminary Plat Approval on a proposal for a 2-lot subdivision, to be located at 3556 Lake Shore Road
Application # 6141 DATO Development LLC – Real Estate Sign Variance
Recommend Rezoning for Briad Development LLC (Southwestern Blvd & Big Tree Rd)
3556 Lakeshore Development LLC – Requesting Site Plan Approval for the development of a mixed-use site, offering condominiums and townhomes for residential use, and commercial uses, such as restaurants, hotel space, and continuing the use…
Briad Development LLC Rezoning Recommendation
SEQR Negative Declaration for Benderson Development
Site Plan Approval for Benderson Development
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.