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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes February 4, 2026 Attorney Gogan stated it is unknown if this needs to be in the code, but for clarification why the substitute is present at the meeting so there is no question as to the validity of a vote. This was not recommended by the Board. A clause will be added that states that in the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chair or Designee takes over the job duties and responsibilities of the chairperson. The public hearing for these amendments was set for the February 23rd, 2026 Town Board meeting. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Gronachan led the meeting attendees in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Gronachan, Member Clark, Member Ryan, Member Geraci, Member Stewart and Member Zajac Absent: Member Chmura Staff: Josh Rogers, Planning Department; Planning Board Attorney Joseph Gogan; Town Engineer Camie Jarrell Public Hearing- 7:00 PM, Richard Saunders- Requesting Preliminary Plat Approval on a proposal for a 2-lot subdivision at 5225 Scranton Road Mr. Richard Saunders appeared on behalf of the project. Member Geraci read the following notice of public hearing: “Notice is hereby given that the Town of Hamburg Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on a two-lot subdivision proposed by Richard Saunders, to be located at 5225 Scranton Road. The Public Hearing will be held on February 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7A/7B of Hamburg Town Hall.” Chair Gronachan made the following statement: “A public hearing is an opportunity for the community to share information on how they are impacted by the project. A three (3) minute rule will apply. It is not a question-and- answer period. All statements made during the public hearing, as well as written 3