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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes February 4, 2026 Briad Development LLC- Requesting a Planning Board report and recommendation for the rezoning of a 4.14- acre parcel (SBL #: 160.18-1-9.1) from C-1 to C-2 for the development of a small-scale traveler center, anchored by an 8,700 sq-ft building to include several quick-service restaurants (QSR) establishments, separate fuel pump stations, and other associated parking and site improvements. Attorney Sean Hopkins and Mr. James Talarico, Sr. Vice President of Retail and Restaurant Development for the Braid Group appeared on behalf of this project. Mr. Hopkins gave a detailed recap of what the applicant is looking to build and use the site for. The site itself is located at the intersection of Southwestern Boulevard and Big Tree Road and is 4.1 acres in size. This property is currently zoned C-1, and the applicant is asking that it be changed to C-2 and showed a map that the area is predominantly zoned C2. Breakdown of the timeline of this project so far: 1. November 19, 2025, presented to the code review committee and they did deem there was enough merit for it to move forward. 2. December 4, 2025, Town Board referred the project to the Planning Board 3. December 17, 2025, presented to the Planning Board during the work session 4. December 12, 2025, received a no impact letter from the New York State of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Site Plan Proposal: 1. A new building approximately 8000 sq. ft in size for various tenants- it is important to note that the developer is atypical in that they are also the franchisee meaning they have complete control over the operation. Circle K is the anchor company 2. Fuel stations. This is what is causing there to be a change from C1 to C2 zoning. 3. They are showing 43 parking spaces, supplemented by 14 parking spaces for the gas canopy. 4. They have moved the driveway onto Big Tree Road as far from the intersection with Southwestern Boulevard as possible. However, given the location access onto both Southwestern and Big Tree is integral and essential. They have submitted part one of the Long Environmental Assessment Form with the Rezoning Application (dated 12.05.25). The Town is in the process of conducting a coordinated environmental review. They are aware that in the future they will have to submit a fully engineered plan along with the stormwater pollution prevention plan. 5