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Page 2 Zoning Board Meeting February 11,2026 Chairman Wolniewicz closed the public hearing to go into Board Discussion. After some discussion, Chairman Wolniewicz declared SEQR for File 11183 a Type II requiring no further action; therefore, a negative declaration was determined. At this time the Zoning Board of Appeals went over the factors considered in their decision: FACTORS CONSIDERED: 1. Whether undesirable change would be produced in character of neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties: Yes_ No_X(4) 2. Whether benefit sought by applicant can be achieved by a feasible alternative to the variance: Yes X(4)_ No 3. Whether the requested variance is substantial: Yes__ No X(4) 4. Would the variance have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood: Yes___ No_X (4) Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created, which consideration shall be relevant to the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals but shall not necessarily preclude the granting of the area variance: Yes X(4)No_ DETERMINATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTORS: The ZBA, after taking into consideration the above five factors, finds that the benefit to the applicant does outweigh the detriment to the neighborhood or community. The ZBA further finds that a variance of 3 Feet should be granted in order to preserve and protect the character of the neighborhood and the health, safety and welfare of the community. The variance request is approved.