Southtowns Record

February 23, 2026 Minutes

Government
Town of Wales
Board
Planning Board
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation

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The applicant indicated that certified letters were mailed to all required adjacent landowners, including the
  owner of the frontage parcel and other abutting parcels, and that no written objections had been received to
  date. The applicant reported that at least one neighboring owner expressed no objection and was supportive
  of his intended seasonal use following a personal discussion. The Board noted that the Town Supervisor, as
  an adjacent landowner and Town official, is aware of the improvements but is required to remain neutral and
  would need to recuse himself from any formal decision-making on this matter.
  6.) Variance Scope and Next Steps
  The Board acknowledged that the application involves both area and use elements due to:
  > Lack of required road frontage
  > Location and nature of accessory structures
  > Installation of well and septic
  > The potential for residential-type use of the property
  The Planning Board clarified that it acts in an advisory capacity.on-this application and that the final decision
  will rest with the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) following a duly noticed public hearing. The Board
  suggested that the applicant may wish to:  ’
  > Discuss possible acquisition of additional frontage from the adjoining owner to reduce or eliminate
  the variance needed.
  > Continue working with the Code Enforcement Officer regarding the process for assigning an address.
  > Encourage adjacent owners to provide comments or attend the Zoning Board.of Appeals Public
  Hearing to present their views on.the proposal.

ROLL CALL VOTE ON Case#2026-1:
  Chairman Richard Munn — nay
  Board Member Mark Gaston - nay
  Board Member Daniel Driver — nay
  Board Member Anthony Roncone — absent
  Board Member Britt Donnelly — absent
On February 23, 2026, the following:motion was made by Chairman Richard Munn, seconded by Daniel Driver to deny
the application for. 2026-1 variance made by Twinwood Forest, LLC — David Schaub for property located at Carpenter
Road/SBL#216.00- 1-30.

ROLL CALL VOTE ON Case#2026-2:
  Chairman Richard Munn — nay
  Board Member Mark  Gaston - nay.
  Board Member Daniel Driver — nay
  Board Member Anthony Roncone— absent
  Board Member Britt Donnelly — absent
On February 23, 2026, the following motion was made by Chairman Richard Munn, seconded by Mark Gaston to deny
the application for 2026-2 variance made by Twinwood Forest, LLC — David Schaub for property located at Carpenter
Road/SBL#216.00-1-30.

ADJOURNMENT MOTION#_ by Planning Board Member Mark Gaston and seconded by Planning Board Member
Daniel Driver to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 pm. Carried ayes-3 nays-0

Respectfully submitted,  Michelle Homac, Planning Board Clerk