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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes July 15, 2026 • Pursuant to the proposed clustered layout, the minimum lot size is 10,500 sq. ft. and each of the lots will have a minimum depth of 140 ft. [smaller clustered lots of 5,000 sq. ft. that have been utilized for other residential projects are not being proposed] and Lot Layout Plan demonstrates that the homes will comply with setback and provide a typical sized backyard that can accommodate decks, patios, etc. • Clustered layout is more consistent with existing community character. • Clustered layout is preferred by nearby property owners. Typical Lot Layout Plan- Clustered Subdivision: • Lot sizes of 10,500 sq. ft. to more than 17,500 sq. ft. • 75 ft x. 140 ft. minimum dimensions. Wetland Impacts: • There are not any wetlands subject to the jurisdiction of the NYSDEC on the Project Site per Court decision issued on April 8, 2026. • Wetland Permit issued by the USACE on May 21, 2026, authorizing impacts of 0.03 acres of federal wetlands on back of portion Lot No. 18. Mitigation Summary: • ECDSM- Ten (10) building lateral repairs are required by ECDSM. • 14.65 acres of Permanent Open Space will be permanently protected via a Declaration of Restrictions • Berms along Parker Road frontage • On-site walking trails • 50 ft. Riparian Buffer for creek corridor protection • Compliance with SWPPP requirements Planning Department- Joshua Rogers • SEQRA timelines, when you do a DEIS you have 45 days after you close the public hearing or 60 days after the filing of the DEIS. This has obviously been much longer. The applicant has been willing to waive those mandatory time frames to have the Planning Board work on this. • At this point the Planning Board is required to complete the FEIS. • Currently the Planning Board is comparing from what the applicant has written in the FEIS to whether or not the Planning Board aggress with what is presented. • The final decision must be based on everything that has been submitted on the record. 9