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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes March 4, 2026 stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) is submitted to her office, and a full review is done to make sure New York State DEC standards are met. Ms. Jarrell further clarified that for a project this size, you must get a state permit for stormwater discharges, and you have to design your site in accordance with the state standards. When Mr. Hopkins mentions the 100-year storm, that is just one part of the design requirements. They must also show that they control a certain amount of water for three different storm events with the 100-year storm being the largest. The calculations are made by looking at the site as it sits vacant and what the site will do once it is developed. The Applicant must show that they are not releasing any increase in the runoff and they must control the runoff with a stormwater management area and provide in detail all the modeling and calculations that will be reviewed by Ms. Jarrell. Mr. Hopkins said that with regard to Rush Creek, they are aware that it is adjacent to the site and is a 303(D) creek/waterway and as such will require increased inspections during construction (two per week). In terms of traffic and light pollution, at full build out based on national standards during peak travel periods, this project would generate 36 vehicles. As for light pollution, it should be noted that there will not be any lighting on the buildings facing the residential neighborhood and the applicant will comply with the Towns’ stringent lighting standards. Mr. Rogers stated that he knows that there are no tenants ready for this project, but asked if Mr. Santa could speak to what type of storage is being discussed. Mr. Santa answered that the type of storage that they are looking for are landscapers, plumbers, electricians, framing contractors, and concrete contractors. They are looking for small companies that would use these buildings to store their trucks, equipment, materials etc. The applicant was asked to provide a draft of a Declaration of Easements so that if in the future Mr. Santa were to sell one of the parcels, there would be a permanent access easement not just for access for utilities but all related improvements. Mr. Hopkins has submitted the draft and welcomes input from the Town Attorney, Planning Department, and Engineering Department. Mr. Hopkins explained that as for the Woodlawn Sewer line, it is important to note that what is being proposed does not impact that existing sewer line. The fence is located 15 ft off the north property line of the Woodlawn Sewer District parcel, which is not an uncommon proximity for buildings to be located. Mr. Rogers provided the following overview of the SEQR process. At this time the coordinated review process has ended, which means that he has sent all the materials 5