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TOWN OF WALES PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2026 The meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Wales was held on the 13" day of May 2026 at the Wales Community Center, 12345 Big Tree Road, Wales Center, New York. CALL TO ORDER Planning Board Member Mark Gaston called the meeting to order at 6:57 p.m. EST ROLL CALL Chairman Richard Munn — absent Board Member Mark Gaston - present Board Member Britt Donnelly - present Board Member Daniel Driver — present Board Member Anthony Roncone — present OTHERS PRESENT Applicant — James Creighton PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION # ___ By Planning Board Member Daniel Driver, second by Planning Board Member Anthony Roncone, to accept the Planning Board Agenda of May 13, 2026. Carried ayes-4 nays-0 ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING MOTION # __ By Planning Board Member Daniel Driver, second by Planning Board Member Anthony Roncone, to accept the Planning Board meeting minutes of February 23, 2026. Carried ayes-4 nays-0 OLD BUSINESS — none. NEW BUSINESS CASE#1 Applicants: James and Jennifer Creighton SBL# 178.00-1-45.12 and 178.00-1-67 The applicants at 12469 Big Tree Road, Wales Center, New York would like to appeal the allowance for a detached accessory building located in front of the primary building: Wales Code Section 200-22 - Area Variance. Applicant Presentation: The applicant presented a request to construct a three-bay storage barn/garage for seasonal vehicle storage. The proposed location is adjacent to the driveway for convenience and to avoid extending the driveway or disturbing trees, septic systems, and agricultural land. Key points from the applicant: >» Structure intended for vehicle storage (primarily winter use). >» No immediate utilities planned; possible future electric service. >» Proposed as a single-story pole barn with a stone floor, 24 feet x 32 feet, metal construction. > Location chosen to minimize impact on farmland and avoid major site disruption.