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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes August 5, 2026 Mr. Hopkins responded that the primary reason that request is not feasible is because they don’t get a reduction of the infrastructure. While a reduction of lots from 65 to 59 is acceptable, it actually results in substantial less cost in terms of roadways, sewer and water. Member Ryan stated that the As-of-Right plan has the square footage of each individual lot on it. She would like to see that on the Cluster Plan so that she can see how much square footage is for each lot. Mr. Hopkins responded that will be done. Based on the proposed minimum lot size of 10,000 sq-ft (in the Cluster Plan), Member Ryan asked would the homeowner be able to construct a typical deck, install an inground pool, and/or place a shed on the property while still meeting all the required setbacks, lot coverage and zoning requirements without needing to obtain a variance? Mr. Hopkins stated that the minimum lot size is 75 ft by 140 ft. and with the home plans prepared by the prospective purchaser, it shows that the lot dimensions comply with all setbacks and there is more than adequate room to provide sheds, pools, decks, patios etc. in the back of those yards. Mr. Rogers reiterated that in the Town Code there are specific regulations for Cluster Subdivisions regarding specific setbacks. The front yard setback is 20 ft, the side yard is a minimum of 10 ft, and the rear yard cannot be less that 20 ft. Mr. Hopkins informed the Planning Board that with either plan, there will be an HOA formed because the Town of Hamburg does not want to take responsibility for the long- term ownership and maintenance of the stormwater management. Member Stewart stated that when looking at the advantages of the Cluster Plan, it does not look as if there is much room on the side of the house. If a homeowner wanted to have something installed in their backyard, they would have to intrude on the neighbor’s property in order to get the equipment into the backyard. Mr. Hopkins responded that is not an uncommon situation. Member Stewart asked, is this a similar situation to the Mission Hills Development? David Manko answered that the lots that are located in Mission Hills are 60 ft by 130 ft and were about 5,000 to 6,500 sq-ft lots. The setback from the road is 35 ft so that there could be sidewalks. Member Zajac added on page 11 for the mitigation required under Section 3.2 Impacts of Surface Water and Groundwater, it references a detailed SWPPP analysis that has determined that these are minor short-term impacts that do not require mitigation. He 12