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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes July 1, 2026 before the Zoning Board can make a determination on the variance, the Planning Board needs to issue a SEQR decision. If the Applicant receives the variance from the Zoning Board, they will return to the Planning Board for a public hearing on the July 15 th, 2026, meeting. SEQR Whereas, The Town of Hamburg Planning Department received a Site Plan, Special Use Permit and Area Variance application from the Southtowns Early Nesting LLC for the interior build out of a 5,000 sq ft. daycare center with a new 3,000 sq ft. playground exterior to be located at 4090 Jeffrey Boulevard; and Whereas, the Town of Hamburg Planning Board initiated the SEQR process for this unlisted action and received input from Town Departments and Boards; and Whereas, the Town of Hamburg Planning Board has reviewed the EAF submitted by the Applicant and received input from the Planning Department; and Whereas, in accordance with Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act- SEQRA) of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Town of Hamburg Planning Board has reviewed Part 1 of the SEAF and has completed Parts 2 and 3 of the SEAF and reviewed the criteria for determining significance in accordance with Section 617.7 of SEQR. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the Town of Hamburg Planning Board has determined that this proposed project will also not significantly adversely affect the natural resources of the State and/or the health, safety, and welfare of the public and is consistent with social and economic considerations and therefore issues a Negative Declaration in accordance with Section 617.7 of SEQR; and Be It Further Resolved, The Town of Hamburg Planning Board Chair is authorized to sign the Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Parts 1, 2 and 3, which will act as the SEQR Negative Declaration. Motion made by Member Quandt, with a second from Member Ryan. Resolution passes with no opposition. The project was then tabled to the July 15th, 2026, Planning Board meeting for a public hearing. Hamburg II East ESS, LLC and Hamburg II West ESS, LLC- Requesting Zoning Board Approval of a Use Variance and Planning Board Approval for a Change of Use and Site Plan Approval for a Tier 3 battery energy storage system (BESS) to be located on a 2.7- acre site at 6433 Railroad Avenue 8