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Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals August 4, 2026 Approved Minutes The Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals met for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in Room 7B of Hamburg Town Hall, 6100 South Park Avenue. Those attending included Chairman Ric Dimpfl, Commissioner Jeff Adrian, Commissioner Catherine Mika, Commissioner Laura Hahn, Commissioner Jack Kuebler, Commissioner Dennis Chapman and alternate Commissioner Mark Yoder filling in for Commissioner Nicole Falkiewicz. Also in attendance were Code Enforcement Officer Jeffrey Skrzypek and Board of Zoning Appeals Attorney Joseph Gogan. Board members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Dimpfl asked for a moment of silence in honor of our active military and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Chairman Dimpfl pointed out the location of the two (2) fire exits in the room. Commissioner Hahn read the Notice of Public Hearing. Application # 6150 Donald Spittler – Requesting one (1) use variance to allow for a tier 3 battery energy storage system at 6433 Railroad Ave (Zoned NC) Chairman Dimpfl stated this will be tabled until the Planning Board is done with SEQR. Findings: All members voted to table. TABLED Application # 6161 James Roberts – Requesting two (2) area variances for a proposed detached garage at 3773 Hampton Brook Dr (Zoned RA) James Roberts, homeowner, spoke on this variance. He went to the building department with plans for his garage and they told him it was too big for his area. He has three acres of property and he was told to go in front of the Zoning Board. Chairman Dimpfl stated that there are two variances—one for the height and another for total square footage. Roberts wants a 20 ft. height instead of 18 ft. Commissioner Adrian asked if he will be using the garage for a business. Roberts stated no, he just collects cars. He would put about 3-4 cars in there. The Board had no further questions. Findings: