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| March 16, 2026 Page 3 January 27,2026 Planning Board Minutes green space on each side. The area already has existing utilities and is ideal for being walkable to schools, for people working at the hospital as well as to downtown. Chairman Muhlbauer mentioned that as per last months meeting people attending made it clear | that they don’t like to see change and would rather keep the green space to watch the deer. However, as it stands you could build 4 single family homes but are asking for a zone change to * allow for a 12 unit apartment building which neighbors and myself feel may be too big. He . mentioned perhaps two 4 unit buildings may be a better fit. He The Villages Comprehensive Plan. does note a need for rental units which are urgently needed. At this time Chairman Muhlbauer asked for any public comment. Kristine Kline who resides at 112 Elm St. came forward and stated that she did review the Comprehensive Plan and learned that there is a need for additional residential living but also to . have green space. She put a list together which she would like to go over for the board to consider: l. Traffic 6. Scale Density 2. Parking 7. Depreciation of current property owners 3. Noise 8. Property mainienance 4. Light pollution « 9, Construction . 5. Storm water drainage 10. Public Service Demands , . . One other thing Kristine mentioned was Spot Zoning which she heard there was possibly happening in East Aurora, it is controversial rezoning of a small parcel of land to use classification that differs from surrounding areas zoning where it benefits a single owner. Rachel Hughes who resides at 79 Elm St. has concerns with privacy issues. Mike McCrory who resides at 200 Elm St. said he reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and understands the need to create housing but feels that smaller patio type homes would be a better fit in this neighborhood. He built his home in 2006 and had some issues with burglaries vandalism and trespassing over the past few years which turned out to be tenants from nearby subsidized apartment buildings. He also mentioned that he, like his neighbor Kristine, had an appraisal done and was told his property value would depreciate if the apartment building went up. ‘Chairman Muhlbauer thanked the residents for their concerns and stated that these apartments wouldn't be subsidized. He asked the board members for any comments they may have. Member Brett Landsman said all were good points but feels that they would still have to be dealt with even if the single family homes were built. He also wanted to remind everyone