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department and during building permit review, characterizing them as building code issues rather than site plan items. Indicated fire department comments should address these concerns. o Additional Board Exchange: Joseph Sherman expressed dissatisfaction with repeated “we’ll get back” responses. Discussion acknowledged the boundary between building vs. site plan review. • Public Comments: o George Heidi (former volunteer firefighter): ▪ Questioned rooftop heat pump access and timely snow clearing due to heavy drifting. ▪ Asked about elevators for handicapped residents and ensuring accessibility, feeling these should have been addressed earlier. • Motion: A motion was made to approve the site plan as outlined in submitted drawings. An amendment was added by the Chair. o Recommendation: Approve site plan subject to the completion of the items enumerated in the letter from the Engineering Department. o Motion by: Margaret Bebak o Seconded by: James Frick o Ayes: Majority (voice vote "Aye") o Noes: Joseph Sherman & William Wise o Abstain: None stated o Motion carried New Businesses SPR 2026-007 Request of Benchmark Streamline LLC for site plan approval for property located at 325 Orchard Park Road for a multi-building mixed-use development (Costco anchor) and associated site work. • Business Speakers: o Ralph Lorigo (attorney, on behalf of Benchmark Streamline LLC) o Martin Dellebovi (Benchmark Group) o Chris Wood (Carmina Wood Design) – civil engineering lead o Mark Marchisano (Costco Director of Development) o Kimberly Masiuk (Project Manager, BL Companies (on behalf of Costco) o Kevin Kilguss, (Project Manager, BL Companies (on behalf of Costco) o Applicant Statements: o Project Overview: Seeking approval for a 56-acre development, including the Costco site and main infrastructure (interior roads, stormwater, utilities). The Costco building will be ~158,000 sq ft (~187,000 sq ft total with MDO) with gas pumps on an 18-acre parcel. The project is framed as a major tax base expansion. o Tenant Strategy: A mix of services, restaurants, and retail is planned to ensure a complementary tenant mix and high occupancy. Retailer interest reportedly exceeds available space.