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Special Use Permit Application - Project Narrative Project: Restaurant at The Bank of EA Applicant: Carner Development Group Inc. Project Site: 649 Main Street, Village of East Aurora; SBL No. 176.05-1-23 Property Owner: East Aurora Holdings LLC May 13, 2026 Hours of Operation proposed are 11AM through 10PM every day, however at commencement of the Restaurant operations and for the foreseeable future, the proposed hours of operation are: Sunday 11AM 3PM; Monday through Thursday 4PM - 9PM; and Friday through Saturday 4PM - l0PM. No late-night bar business is envisioned. Number of Employees: 60 with approximately 15 at any one time. Maximum Seat Capacity: Indoor: 230 (180 on first floor and 50 on second floor); Outdoor Seating: 120 including courtyard and walkway areas and front of building (see above aerial). Required Number of Parking Spaces: 0 per Village Code§ 285-40.3(() which states: "Any commercially zoned properties located on Main Street between Whaley Avenue and the easterly Village boundary are exempt from requirements of Table 40.6 of this article." However, see above aerial showing off-street parking for the Restaurant. 3. A narrative report describing how the proposed use will satisfy the criteria set forth in the special use permit review criteria of this chapter, as well as any other applicable requirements relating to the specific use proposed. a. Will be generally consistent with the goals of the Village Comprehensive Plan; This Project is consistent with the goals and related findings of the Village Comprehensive Plan, including the goals and related findings set forth below which are followed by the corresponding page number in the Village Comprehensive Plan: "Encourage investment and economic development." (Page 12). "Provisions for Economic Development-Economic development is needed to provide diverse job opportunities ... In general, economic development efforts should be focused primarily on existing concentrations, such as the Village and hamlet commercial districts, and the existing industrial areas of Elma and, at a smaller scale, Holland. In-fill, expansions and redevelopment are preferred, and business development, whether retail, commercial or industrial, should occur where there is sufficient infrastructure to support it." (Page 14). "Provide diverse job opportunities throughout the region." (Page 24). 3