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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting, Jul 7, 2026 — Minutes

Government
Town of Hamburg
Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting
Jul 7, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation, Energy and data center siting

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Town of Hamburg
  Board of Zoning Appeals
  July 7, 2026
  Minutes

The Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals met for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 7,
2026 at 7:00 P.M. in Room 7B of Hamburg Town Hall, 6100 South Park Avenue. Those attending
included Chairman Ric Dimpfl, Vice-Chairman Nicole Falkiewicz, Commissioner Jeff Adrian,
Commissioner Catherine Mika, Commissioner Laura Hahn, Commissioner Jack Kuebler and
alternate Commissioner Mark Yoder filling in for Commissioner Dennis Chapman.

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 August.

Findings:

TABLED

Application # 6154 Benderson Development – Requesting (1) area variance for a proposed
wall sign on rear of building at 6000 South Park Ave (Zoned C-2)

Rick Johnson with Express Signs spoke on this variance. He submitted a packet for front
elevation and rear elevation to the board. What they are asking for is basically the same as
what the rest of the building has; identification behind the plaza.

The Board had no further questions.

Findings:

Ms. Hahn made a motion, seconded by Mr. Yoder, to approve Application # 6154.

Ms. Hahn reviewed the area variance criteria as follows: