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Cody Michels came back to the board and informed them that the backflow device has been scheduled for May 5th and it will be complete at that date. Due to the backflow test date being scheduled, the public hearing began. A public hearing was scheduled and advertised for this time to hear public comment on a Special Use Application by Cody Michels to add two (2) short-term rental dwelling units on the second floor of 4214 North Buffalo Street, SBL# 162.17-1-6. Mayor Clinton opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. and asked for a representative of the petitioner to explain the request. ▪ Cody Michels spoke about the renovation at 4214 North Buffalo Street. He had a photo of the building from 1836 as well as a current photo. The lower half of the building will remain retail space, and the upper portion will be 2 Airbnbs. These will be hosted by himself and will drive more traffic to the Village of Orchard Park. ▪ Trustee Hartung asked Code Enforcement Officer Gullo if this went to the Planning Board. Code Enforcement Office Gullo said that it did go to planning and it was approved with no further questions. Mayor Clinton asked three times for comments in favor of the Special Use Request. Mayor Clinton asked three times for comments opposing the Special Use Request. Moved by Trustee Pyne, seconded by Trustee Hartung that the public hearing be closed at 7:17 p.m. On the question: 3 voting “Aye” 0 voting “Nay” Carried Trustee Hartung Trustee Pyne Trustee Even Moved by Trustee Even, seconded by Trustee Pyne to approve the Special Use Application by Cody Michels to establish tow (2) short-term rental units at 4214 North Buffalo Street, subject to backflow prevention device testing being complete on May 5th, 2026 and subject to an annual review by the Village Board to determine if there are any concerns or issues related to its operation. The Village Board reserves the right to revoke or modify the permit if warranted based on such review. On the question: 3 voting “Aye” 0 voting “Nay” Carried Trustee Hartung Trustee Pyne Trustee Even The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026.