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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes January 21, 2026 Mr. DiNezza told the current Planning Board that in 2023 when he first appeared before the Planning Board the members thought it would be prudent to bring in surveys from the other neighbors, showing equal or well within the realm of square footage, which Mr. DiNezza did. There are some lots that have homes that are less than 4000sq. ft so there would be enough square footage once the variance to definitely build something. Engineering Department had no comment. Member Chmura asked about the above-mentioned garage, and does the current location and setting of that need the same setback requirements or is that a kind of grandfathered situation Mr. Rogers stated that he believes it is grandfathered as it has been there for about eighteen (18) years. Member Chmura asked if they were to build a house utilizing that garage, because of the additional construction to the existing garage, would Mr. DiNezza still need to have these variances, to which Mr. Rogers responded that is correct Member Chmura asked how much of a variance is the Board looking at with respect to the setbacks. The reason that setbacks exist is to allow for public safety, access and so forth. She further asked how close are we actually making this lot, and if there are going to be any issues with respect to that access around the structure? Mr. DiNezza stated that there is no issue at all and the lot next to him is vacant. It is just a driveway. The house for that property is in line with his home, up front, so there is nothing back there at all. Member Chmura stated for the record that she has concerns with adding in the variances and the proximity to the property lines for the future proposed house. Mr. DiNezza was tabled to appear before the Zoning Board and will return to the Planning Board after a decision is made. Richard Saunders- Requesting Preliminary Plat Approval of a 2-lot subdivision at 5225 Scranton Road Mr. Richard Saunders appeared on behalf of this project. Mr. Rogers explained that Mr. Saunders is looking to do a two-lot subdivision on a parcel zoned R-2. From a SEQR perspective, it would be an unlisted action. He has had this proposal reviewed by Code Enforcement and based off of the layout provided to Mr. Rogers, the Planning Department and Code Enforcement there does not need to be any variances, so he does not need to go to the Zoning Board. 2