Southtowns Record

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

Original document

Same meeting

Text · page 7 of 7

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

• Whether the request is substantial – It is not

• 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

Mr. Yoder made a motion, seconded by Ms. Falkiewicz, to approve the minutes of June 2026.
All members voted in favor of the motion.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM.

  Respectfully submitted,
  Laura Hahn, Secretary
  Board of Zoning Appeals
  Date: July 21, 2026