Southtowns Record

Planning Board Regular Meeting, Mar 18, 2026 — Minutes

Government
Town of Hamburg
Board
Planning Board
Meeting
Mar 18, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation, Water, sewer and drainage, Energy and data center siting, Budget and taxes

Original document

Same meeting

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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes  March 18, 2026

  proposed structures and all greenspace areas designed as part of the
  site environment. Natural site features and vegetation shall be
  preserved and integrated into the proposed site development
  whenever possible. These areas to be preserved/protected shall
  include some form or means to accomplish their protection including
  the use of conservation easements. All new trees shall have a
  minimum of three inches of caliper measured six inches above the
  ground and be in accordance with the Town’s approved tree and
  vegetation list.
  6. If requested by the Planning Board, a visualization of the proposed
  project and how the new development and proposed landscaping will
  help buffer or improve the character of the area (a visual impact
  analysis may also be required).
  7. Preliminary engineering plans, including street improvements, storm
  drain system, public utility extensions, water supply, sanitary sewer
  facilities, outdoor lighting and the location of existing and proposed fire
  hydrants as approved by the Fire Chief or Town Engineer.
  8. Preliminary architectural drawings/elevations for buildings to be
  constructed.
  9. Construction sequence and time schedule for completion of each
  phase for buildings, parking spaces and landscaped areas.
  10. Other information as determined during sketch plan review and/or
  during site plan application review.

  B. §280-314. Site plan revision
  A property owner wishing to make any changes in an approved site plan shall
  submit a revised site plan to the Planning and Engineering Departments for
  review and approval. Any changes deemed significant variant from the
  approved site plan, as determined by these departments, shall go before the
  Planning Board for approval.
  1. There was discussion regarding this, and it has been determined that it
  shall follow the same format as the administrative review waiver process
  in section §280-308.

  C. §280-315. Other Requirements
  1. Increased drainage standards
  2. Requirement for EV charging stations for the site plan with parking lots
  over a certain size.

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