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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes April 15, 2026 1. Updating the definition of townhouse. It currently reads: Townhouse- One or more residential buildings having a common or party wall separating dwelling units. 2. §230-13. a. There has always been Sketch Plan directions for Site Plans but not for Major/Minor Subdivision of Land. Mr. Rogers would like to see this provision added. b. The applicant would submit a sketch plan to the Planning Department for staff review and input prior to meeting with the Planning Board. c. After meeting with the Planning Department, the applicant would submit a Sketch Plan Application and pay they associated fee. The Sketch Plan will consist of a freehand layout of the site, street layout, proposed lot arrangement, existing structures, wooded areas, and any proposed wetland areas. d. Currently it states that the developer will submit a United States Geological Survey Map that shows topographic contours of the site. i. Does the Planning Board want this required in the Sketch Plan Phase? If not, would you want it required in a regular subdivision application? 1. Member Chmura: Does not think that these types of maps would be required during the Sketch Plan phase but recognizes that topographic information is important. e. When someone submits, the Sketch Plan Application will be available for the next Planning Board meeting. f. It is codified that no formal approval will be given, when appearing for Sketch Plan it is for feedback. Carl DiNezza- Requesting Preliminary Plat Approval on a proposal for a 2-lot subdivision at 58 North Shore Drive Mr. Carl DiNezza appeared on behalf of the project and gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Rogers explained that Mr. DiNezza did receive the variances from the Zoning Board that he requested. Because this property is at North Shore Drive, he will need a coastal consistency determination from the LWP Committee. A public hearing was scheduled for the May 6, 2026, Planning Board meeting. Ten Lives Club Inc.- Requesting a use variance for the expansion of rescue services to be located at 3747 Lakeshore Road 2