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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes May 20, 2026 thriving and are estimated at around $5,000.00 each, the CAB would like to see them saved. Mr. Hutter stated that he has already spoken with the Erie County Agricultural Society and that they are willing to relocate the trees (which are between 12-15 ft tall and 4 inches in diameter) even though they are considered an invasive species. At this point, they do not have a current relocation point, but it is something that will be shown on a landscape plan Member Clark would like to make it a condition for the site plan that the Japanese Maple trees be relocated to satisfy the requests from the CAB memo. Member Chmura made a motion to approve the following resolution: Erie County Agricultural Society New Event Center 5600 McKinley Parkway SEQR and Approval Resolution May 20th, 2026 1. SEQR: In accordance with the New York State SEQR Law, the Town of Hamburg Planning Board has reviewed the Erie County Agricultural society even center project proposal, to demolish three (3) structures and construct a 32,850+/- sq-ft one story building within the existing Slade Park between the existing Fireman’s Building and Grange Building at 5600 McKinley Parkway (SBL: 183.10-1-8), held the required public hearing on May 6th, 2026, and completed the required 239-m referral to Erie County. Based on this review for this Unlisted Action, and completion of Part 2 and Part 3 of the SEAF, the Planning Board has determined that the project is not anticipated to result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and a Negative Declaration is hereby issued, and the Planning Board Chair is authorized to sign the Part 3 which will act as the Negative Declaration. Original SEQR stated that the public hearing was held May 20th, 2026. Member Chmura made an amendment to change the date to May 6th, 2026. Motion made by Member Chmura, with a second from Member Clark. Resolution passes with no opposition. 2. Site Plan Approval 7