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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes May 20, 2026 Mr. Rogers explained to the Planning Board this parcel is currently zoned C-2 and there are some proposed changes coming to Lakeview from a zoning standpoint. There are talks of creating a new Lakeview Commercial District specifically for the C-2 properties that have frontage onto Lakeview Road or Route 20, which to date have not happened. Mr. Passon does have a special use permit for some minor auto-body work and as the Lakeview Commercial District is currently written, this would be a permitted use. Town Engineer Camie Jarrell noted that in the general sense, she will need to know grading and other basic items. It appears that Mr. Passon will be doing some work on the parking lot so the Engineering Department will need the basic drawings to be reviewed accordingly. Member Ryan asked if the building Mr. Passon is going to be constructing is the building that had a fire and if he is going to be adding onto that building. Mr. Passon replied the entire building is coming down and needs to be rebuilt. Member Ryan further clarified if the other building that is on the lot is the auto shop and asked if that is going to stay. Mr. Passon replied that is correct. Chair Gronachan stated after reviewing the original project, it states that there will be no outdoor storage but there is a lot of objects outside. Due to that, in order for her to support this project, there would need to be no outdoor storage, and the property would need to be cleaned up. She asked Mr. Passon when he rebuilds, will all the stuff located outside now be kept inside. Mr. Passon responded that he will keep as much inside as he can since it is a large building. He was unaware that he could not keep any carts outside because he has always done that. Chair Gronachan was also surprised but it is very clear in the resolution when this was first passed. She would like to see the lot cleaned up when construction is done. Chair Gronachan asked will the setback from the road be the same for the new building? Mr. Rogers clarified that it will, and will verify this. Chair Gronachan then asked the following questions, and received the following answers: • What is the total square footage of the lot? 4