Southtowns Record

June 17, 2026 Minutes

Government
Town of Wales
Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting
Jun 17, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes

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Reasoning: Not realistic and would be cost prohibitive, other option would be over septic.
  The site does not permit. Due to the topography of the land this would be the feasible
  location. While they could place the building in a different location, this would be very
  cost prohibitive.

  3.  Whether the requested variance is substantial:

  ZBA Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski - No
  ZBA Board Member Mark Geitler - Yes
  ZBA Board Member Russell Clother, Jr. - Yes
  ZBA Board Member Kevin Ingraham — No
  ZBA Board Member James Cornell — No
  Reasoning: It is less than 300 feet from the road, but not super close, closer to 100 feet.
  The only issue is from the road, not from property line. All variances are substantial. This
  variance will not impact the character of the neighborhood in a substantial way. Yes and
  no, while the request is straight against code, it is a very well thought out plan and the
  reasons to support it are in the Applicants favor.

  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 — No
  ZBA Board Member James Cornell — No
  Reasoning: No traffic impact and inline with area. Did not hear anything from neighbors.
  Private use. This building and use are common in the area. Project will blend in very
  well with character at the area.

  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 — Yes
  ZBA Board Member James Cornell ~ Yes
  Reasoning: Applicants could choose not to build a barn. Majority of variances are self-
  created. Due to the location, use of desired location by the Applicants, this is self-created.

ROLL CALL VOTE ON Case#4-2026:
  Chairman Edward Wilkowlaski — Aye
  Board Member Mark Geitler - Aye
  Board Member Russell Clothier Jr. — Aye