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TOWN OF WALES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Workshop Meeting Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM *Emergency procedures: Follow the exit signs to the closest possible exit in an orderly manner. * Please turn off all cell phones. The Workshop meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wales was held on the 17th day of June 2026 at the Wales Courthouse, 11006 Emery Road, South Wales, New York. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Edward Wilkolaski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. EST ROLL CALL Chairman Edward Wilkolaski – present Board Member Russell Clothier Jr. - present Board Member Kevin Ingraham - present Board Member Mark Geitler – present Board Member James Cornell – present OTHERS PRESENT Applicant – Chris Kraft Andrew Pudlewski Loren Pudlewski PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION # __ By Zoning Board of Appeals Member Mark Gietler, second by Zoning Board of Appeals Member Russell Clothier Jr., to accept the Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda of June 17, 2026. Carried ayes-5 nays-0 OLD BUSINESS – none. NEW BUSINESS CASE#1 Applicant: Chris and Christine Kraft. SBL# 202.00-2-34.2 The applicants at 12110 Goodleberg Road, South Wales, New York would like to appeal the 20’side requirement for an accessory building on the property with a one-family dwelling: Wales Code Section 200-22 - Area Variance. 5-2026. Workshop Session Overview The meeting was conducted as an informal informational workshop regarding a proposed accessory structure described as a 32' x 40' pole barn/garage to be located in line with the applicant’s home. The structure will be about 50’ from the house. The applicant explained that the structure is intended for storage of a truck, lawnmower, and similar personal items. It was explained it will be a true pole barn. The applicant stated that work had already begun on site preparation and that, upon measuring the proposed location, it was discovered that one corner of the structure would encroach into the required side-yard setback by approximately 18 feet 9 inches, where 20 feet is required. The applicant also discussed the possibility of moving the structure forward approximately two feet to reduce the setback