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structures to exist, in a manner not like the rest of the neighborhood. Area has multiple recreational type residents (Vermont Hill Club) also has existing buildings. 4, Self-Created: The alleged hardship is, in whole or in part, self-created by the applicant. The applicant was made aware of issues well in advance of even purchasing the property. This land is not suitable for the use as stated in the code. All variances are self-created. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the application for a use variance to allow two sheds at Carpenter Road, Wales, New York is hereby DENIED. Motion by: Chairman Wilkolaski Seconded by: ZBA member Geitler ROLL CALL VOTE: Chairman Wilolaski: NAY Member Ingraham: NAY Member Clothier: NAY Member Geitler: NAY Member Cornell: absent Motion Failed: 4 Dated: March 18, 2026 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF DAVID SCHAUB/TWINWOOD FOREST, LLC FOR AN AREA VARIANCE FOR: Area Variance from Section 200-13 and from 200-52 of the Town of Wales Zoning Code WHEREAS, an application was filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wales by David Schaub on behalf of Twinwood Forest, LLC for an area variance for the property located at Carpenter Road, South Wales, New York. S.B.L #216.00-1-30; and WHEREAS, the application requests an area variance from Section 200-13 and 200-52 of the Town of Wales Zoning Code to appeal habitable dwellings must be constructed on a continuous fully enclosed foundation extending below the front line and no dwelling shall be erected on any lot which does not have immediate frontage on an existing or platted street or highway or right of way in accordance with the Schedule of Area, Lot and Bulk Requirements of all districts; and WHEREAS, the Board received a referral from the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Dan Whitehead indicating that the project is not in compliance with the zoning law and requires an area variance; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the application was held on March 18, 2026, at which the Board heard testimony and received comments from the Applicant, neighbors, and other interested parties; and WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed all application materials, including an Agricultural Data Statement, Short Environmental Assessment Form, survey, plans and deed and has duly considered the standards for an area variance as set forth in New York State Town Law § 267-b, weighing the benefit to the Applicant against any detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, having considered the entire record of the proceeding, makes the following findings and hereby denies the application: