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TOWN OF WALES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Workshop Meeting Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00PM *Emergency procedures: Follow the exit signs to the closest possible exit in an orderly manner. Please turn off all cell phones. Location: 12345 Big Tree Road, Wales Center, New York Date: February 4, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Meeting Type: Workshop Applicant: Twinwood Forest, LLC. – David Schaub Property Address: Carpenter Road/SBL#216.00-1-30 Vacant property. Subject: Use and Area Variance, 1-2026 and 2-2026 Attendees: • Chairman Edward Wilkolaski • Board Members: Kevin Ingraham and Russell Clothier Jr. – present • Board Members: James Cornell and Mark Gietler – absent. • Applicants: Twinwood Forest, LLC. – David Schaub 35 Robert Drive Lancaster, New York 14086 Daniel Schaub The workshop was opened by the Chairman at 6:00PM EST. The Chairman explained that the purpose of the workshop is to ask question, understand the proposal, review code issues, and identify information needed for the formal Public Hearing. The Chairman stated that no decisions will be made at this workshop; the application will be considered at a later Public Hearing where neighbors and other members of the public may speak for or against the request. The variance is needed because of the zoning code violations: 200-13 – Habitable dwellings must be constructed on a continuous fully enclosed foundation extending below the frost line. 200-28 B(1) – No accessory building shall be occupied as a dwelling. 200-41 B – In any R, A or B District, no private garage or other accessory building shall be erected before the main building has been started, and under no condition shall a garage or other accessory building be used for living quarters unless attached to a dwelling. 200-52 – 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 for all districts. A-Agricultural,20067. 200-74 A – A violation of this chapter is an offence punishable by fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars or imprisonment for a term not to exceed fifteen days or both. 200-74 B – Each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. Application identification The Chairman read the application description for the property. The written application stated use variance; however, the Board discussed that the relief sought concerns setbacks, placement, and physical location of sheds/accessory structures on the lot, not a change in the allowed use of the property under the zoning district. The Chairman clarified that a use variance would apply if