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Motion by Buckner; seconded by Abdulla to open floor to public comment. Yeas: Smith, Abdulla, Buckner, Friend, Milks, Zambron Carried 6-0 Daniel Zielinski, property owner of 1255, 1265, 1269, and 1271 Abbott Road, addressed the Board. Mr. Zielinski shared that he feels the sale of his property to O’Reilly Auto Parts is the best decision he could have made for the betterment of the City of Lackawanna and neighborhood. Director of Development Charles Clark informed the Board of public inquiry to his office regarding the meaning of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) Negative Declaration. Director Clark advised the Board it is a good thing, as it means there are no anticipated adverse environmental impacts to the surrounding community. Motion by Friend; seconded by Zambron to close floor to public comment. Yeas: Smith, Abdulla, Buckner, Friend, Milks, Zambron Carried 6-0 Motion by Zambron; seconded by Friend to approve SEQR Negative Declaration. Yeas: Smith, Abdulla, Buckner, Friend, Milks, Zambron Carried 6-0 Motion by Abdulla; seconded by Milks to approve site plan as presented. Yeas: Smith, Abdulla, Buckner, Friend, Milks, Zambron Carried 6-0 2. Brittany Nowicki – Site Plan Approval/SEQR Negative Declaration – 188 Martin Road – Requests the Board approve application to convert and existing group home to a privately owned, New York State sponsored school for approximately 30 to 36 children, and to add five parking spaces in Mixed Residential Zone. Board discussion included the business need for a conversion as there is a waitlist for the applicant’s services, and exterior and interior changes to the property. Board questions addressed court ordered youth housing and potential future conversions. The Board asked if anyone from the public was in attendance to speak on the agenda item and no one replied stating they were. Therefore, the public comment and question period was not enacted. Motion by Buckner; seconded by Abdulla to approve SEQR Negative Declaration. Yeas: Smith, Abdulla, Buckner, Friend, Milks, Zambron Carried 6-0 Motion by Friend; seconded by Zambron to approve site plan as presented. Yeas: Smith, Abdulla, Buckner, Friend, Milks, Zambron Carried 6-0 3. Hannah Aziz – Site Plan Approval – 106 Ingham Avenue – Requests the Board approve application for site plan approval to move an existing daycare from 89 Lehigh Street to 106 Ingham Avenue in Mixed Residential Zone. Board discussion included licensing and compliance with New York State and fire regulations for daycare operations as well as business operations and children cared for. The Board asked if anyone from the public was in attendance to speak on the agenda item 2 of 3