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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes February 18, 2026 Attorney Gogan explained that the members of the Planning Board have a memo from the CAB. After reviewing the memo, the purview that pertains to the Planning Board is part two of the environmental assessment form. After discussion between the Legal Department and Mr. Rogers, if the Conservation Advisory Board is doing a report, there should be recommendations that go along with it. There was a form that was provided to the CAB. In his professional opinion, the memo provided lacks in what would normally be required as it should be the report and recommendations on what can mitigate their concerns. Mr. Gogan recommended that the Planning Board should not accept the report. Member Ryan has been very conflicted about this project due to the number of wetlands in the area. She understands that CAB is an advisory board and in receiving their email she did not see a suggestion for mitigation. She is looking for the CAB to give the Planning Board feedback on mitigation for moving forward. Member Zajac asked the applicant if they had reached out to the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Pandolfe stated that they have. They had a wetland walkover done of the site that was submitted to both the DEC and the Army Corps of Engineers. As stated before, the DEC did delineate wetlands on the adjacent property to the south and the 100-foot buffer does extend onto the property that is not going to be disturbed. The Army Corps of Engineers had no jurisdictional wetlands on the site. Member Zajac also asked if there was any correspondence from the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Rogers stated that the Planning Department had not received any correspondence to date. Mr. Pandolfe said that he will check on it and forward any information that they have. Member Chmura agreed with Member Ryan on the CAB letter, and said it is difficult to understand what they are providing the Planning Board. Chair Gronachan stated that there were a lot of negatives regarding this project before it even was seen by the Planning Board. She reiterated that it is not the job of the Planning Board to take part in or use the negativity to make a decision. The Planning Board takes a great responsibility in talking to different agencies as well as residents before they make decisions. Chair Gronachan also made the following comments: 1. This project is located off Route 5, and you cannot make a left hand turn from this property onto Route 5. She would like the applicant and the Traffic Safety Advisory Board to address this issue. 2. She would like to see the specific hydrants and lines on the site plan. 10