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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes May 20, 2026 Town of Hamburg Planning Board Meeting May 20, 2026, Minutes The Town of Hamburg Planning Board met for a Work Session at 6:30 PM, followed by a Regular Meeting at 7:00 PM, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Room 7A/7B of Hamburg Town Hall. WORK SESSION Jonathan Johnsen- Requesting Preliminary Plat Approval on a proposal for a 2-lot subdivision to be located at 2342 Pleasant Ave (SBL#: 181.00-1.5.11) Attorney Jonathan Johnsen appeared on behalf of the project and explained that the owners of the property are looking to subdivide the property so that they can sell the parcel that they are not using. Mr. Rogers explained to the Board that the applicant is looking to split off 14 acres from the original site. The property that the applicant is looking to subdivide is zoned R-1 with the main use is single family housing and there would be access from Harbor Run Lane. Chair Gronachan asked if there would be one or two access points. Mr. Rogers stated there would be one access from Harbor Run Lane. Member Ryan asked for clarification that there is no need for a zoning change. Mr. Rogers confirmed that is correct. Member Chmura would like it noted on the record that Harbor Run Lane is a Town road. The project was tabled to the June 17th, 2026, Planning Board meeting, and the Planning Board authorized a public hearing and for the Planning Department to produce draft SEQR resolutions for consideration. Chris Van Leaven- Requesting Preliminary Plat Approval on a proposal for a 4-lot subdivision to be located at 4261 Lakeshore Road (SBL#: 159.17-1-16.1) Attorney Sean Hopkins appeared on behalf of the project along with Christopher Van Leaven. Mr. Hopkins stated that the landowners are looking to divide an 8.53-acre parcel which is zoned R-1 into four single family lots. The proposed layout will create four buildable 1