Southtowns Record

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting, Aug 4, 2026 — Minutes

Government
Town of Hamburg
Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting
Aug 4, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Energy and data center siting

Original document

Same meeting

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The Board had no further questions.

Findings:

Mr. Adrian made a motion, seconded by Ms. Mika, to approve Application # 6165.

Mr. Adrian reviewed the area variance criteria as follows:

• Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a
detriment to nearby properties – No

• Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some feasible method other
than a variance – No

• Whether the request is substantial – No

• Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district – No

• Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created – Yes, but the balancing test favors granting
the variance

All members voted in favor of the motion. GRANTED

Mrs. Hahn made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kuebler, to approve the minutes of July 2026. All
members voted in favor of the motion, besides Mr. Chapman. He abstained because he was not
in attendance last month.

Attorney Joe Gogan gave an update on public utility use variances and asked the board
members to call him if they have any questions.

Mr. Chapman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Hahn, to adjourn the meeting. All members
voted in favor of the motion.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

  Respectfully submitted,
  Laura Hahn, Secretary
  Board of Zoning Appeals
  Date: August 13, 2026