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P.B. Mtg. #03 P.B. Regular Mtg. #02 March 12, 2026 Page 6 LONG AYE SCHECHTER AYE THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING UNANIMOUS, THE MOTION IS PASSED. 5. P.B. File #06-26, Nottingham Village, 246 Stepping Stone Lane, located on the median at the entrance off California Road to Nottingham Village, Sign and Tree Replacement. The HOA seeking to replace community sign and nearby trees in the Town right-of-way. APPEARANCE: Kathleen Creagan, Project Representative, HOA Bill Davenport, Project Representative, HOA Mr. Davenport explained that the prior sign had been destroyed by a vehicle. The sign was in the right-of- way. They intend to replace the electrical service to the new sign with either solar or low voltage electrical. They also desire to have the adjacent trees removed and replaced. The Acting Chair stated that the Town Highway Department will evaluate the tree situation, and he confirmed that the new sign was generally the same size as the old sign. There was discussion about the materials used in the new sign and the proposed landscaping around it. Mr. Minor cautioned the Applicants regarding choosing the correct brightness for new lighting, as the Town is Dark Sky Compliant and the newer LED lights can be very bright. Mr. Kaczor made a MOTION, seconded by the Acting Chair, to move to GRANT Planning Board approval of a permanent replacement of the identification sign at this location, based on the submitted plan received 03/01/2026 and the following conditions apply: 1. This is a Type II SEQR action and therefore, no determination of significance is required. 2. One (1) sign is approved and permitted by Section 144-37B(1). 3. The Orchard Park Town Highway Superintendent, Andrew Slotman, is aware that the identification sign is in the right-of-way and authorizes the Homeowners Association (HOA) to locate their replacement sign in the location of the existing sign, to be determined by the Building Inspector. 4. It is determined that the existing two flood lights, are to be replaced by two solar lights, or any other appropriate lighting, casting similar light as determined by the Building Inspector, and should, remain screened with shrubs, and directed toward the sign. 5. The Applicant is directed to return to the Planning Board for further guidance on trees after an inspection by the Town has been made as to the trees condition. 6. A permit fee shall be paid in accordance with Section 144-70A(1). THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING: HEPPNER AYE BAICH AYE DELUCA AYE KACZOR AYE LONG AYE SCHECHTER AYE THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING UNANIMOUS, THE MOTION IS PASSED. There being no further business, the Acting Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:51 pm. DATED: 03/25/2026 Respectfully submitted, REVIEWED: 06/02/2026 Kristin B. Mahoney, Recording Secretary APPROVED: 06/11/2026 Harold Fabinsky, Planning Board Chairman Reviewed 05/05/26