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Planning Board Regular Meeting, Jan 21, 2026 — Minutes

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Town of Hamburg
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Planning Board
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Jan 21, 2026
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Minutes
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Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Budget and taxes, Housing

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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes  January 21, 2026

Whereas, the Hamburg Planning Board held the required public hearing on January 7th
,2026; and

Whereas, the Town of Hamburg Planning Board has reviewed the SEAF submitted by
the applicant, received input from the Planning Department, reviewed the SEQR
Negative Declaration materials from the previous project and received additional project
information submitted by the applicant; and

Whereas, the Town of Hamburg Planning Boad has considered the Town of Hamburg’s
adopted Comprehensive Plan and reviewed the Town Code; and

Whereas, in accordance with Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to
Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act -SEQRA) of the Environmental
Conservation Law, the Town of Hamburg Planning Board has reviewed Part 1 of the
SEAF and has completed Parts 2 and 3 of the SEAF and reviewed the criteria for
determining significance in accordance with Section 617.7 of SEQR.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Town of Hamburg Planning Board has
determined that this proposed smaller project will not significantly adversely affect the
natural resources of the State and/or the health, safety, and welfare of the public and is
consistent with social and economic considerations and therefore issues a Negative
Declaration in accordance with Section 617.7 of SEQR and

Be it Further Resolved That, the Town of Hamburg Planning Board Chair is authorized
to sign the Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF Parts 1, 2 and 3), which will
act as the SEQR Negative Declaration.

Motion to approved by Member Stewart seconded by Member Ryan. Resolution
passes with no opposition.

Minor Subdivision Approval:

The Hamburg Planning Board, after reviewing this project against the requirements of
the Town of Hamburg Subdivision law and granting a SEQR Negative Declaration,
hereby grants Minor Subdivision Approval for the Tom Gorczyca 2-Lot Subdivision with
the following conditions:

  1. The installation of sidewalks is not warranted
  2. It shall be noted on the Plat that “No Further Subdivision is Allowed”.
  3. The Filing of a Map Cover is required with the above restriction noted.

Motion to approved by Member Stewart seconded by Member Ryan. Resolution
passes with no opposition.
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