Southtowns Record

May 19, 2026 Minutes

Government
Town of Wales
Board
Town Board
Meeting
May 19, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes

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Reasoning: Chairman stated that building proposal in front of house is minimal given the
  circumstances. Board member Clothier stated that this is very typical in our area. Board
  member Geitler stated minor, no visual impact.

  4,  Would the variance have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions
  in the neighborhood:

  ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - No
  ZBA Board Member Mark Geitler - No
  ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - No
  ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — absent
  ZBA Board Member James Cornell — absent
  Reasoning: Board member Clothier stated no increase in traffic or detriment to area.
  Chairman stated setback behind other properties. No impact expected to environment.
  Board member Geitler stated that it is well within character.

  5.  Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created:

  ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - Yes
  ZBA Board Member Mark Geitler - Yes
  ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - Yes
  ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — absent
  ZBA Board Member James Cornell — absent
  Reasoning: Chairman stated that most variances are self-created, Board member Clothier
  stated same and Board member Geitler stated same.

ROLL CALL VOTE ON Case#3-2026:
  Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski — Aye
  Board Member Mark Geitler - Aye
  Board Member Russell Clothier Jr. - Aye
  Board Member Kevin Ingraham — absent
  Board Member James Cornell — absent
The motion to grant the variance is passed.

ADJOURNMENT MOTION#_ by Zoning Board of Appeals Member Mark Geitler and
seconded by Zoning Board of Appeals Member Russell Clothier Jr. to adjourn the meeting at
7:28 p.m. Carried ayes-3 nays-0

Respectfully submitted, Michelle Homac, Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk