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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes August 5, 2026 Member Ryan asked if there was going to be any other way in or out of the parking lot such as onto the side street? Mr. Briatico answered no, just on the front. There are two existing curb cuts that are going to be reused. It was reiterated that both the entrance and exit will be on Route 5. Member Zajac asked if the glass where the old garage doors are located was going to be frosted? Mr. Briatico responded no, they are going to be a new overhead door that the applicant is looking to be able be able to lift up and make more inviting. However, they will be closed 99% of the time. Due to the fact that there is a youth music studio across the street, Member Zajac does not want the doors to be open at all and that the glass be frosted Mr. Briatico stated if the Planning Board would like the doors closed at all times, the Applicant will comply. As the drawings have a security office, Member Zajac asked what are the security measures going to be? Mr. Briatico answered that it will be very secure with a sophisticated security system in place. There will be cameras on site to monitor and make sure that people are not smoking or using cannabis on site. Chair Gronachan confirmed that the business must follow the New York State regulations under Cannabis Law and then the Planning Board can impose or add to the conditions under a special use permit. In regard to the garage door, line two (2) of the NYS Code, under section B states that it must be in a fully enclosed building, so that would mean no garage door. Mr. Rogers confirmed that Chair Gronachan was correct. However, he did add that although it is somewhat covered, the Planning Board can still add it as a condition so that Code Enforcement has it in writing, and the condition is specific and enforceable. Member Quandt asked if the architect could explain the purpose of the outdoor concrete patio if consumption of the products is illegal. Mr. Briatico answered that the gazebo is next to the entrance which was done to make the entrance a little larger and more welcoming, and it is not designed for people to sit and smoke. They are trying to use light and different shapes/forms to be more welcoming. 4