Southtowns Record

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting, Mar 3, 2026 — Minutes

Government
Town of Hamburg
Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting
Mar 3, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use

Original document

Same meeting

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for the sign and explained to Crapo and his wife where the signs would be. Konarski explained
that the multi-tenant building that will be sitting closer to the road will most likely block the
signs from their home. She also stated that the signs are not very bright. The couple was happy
with that explanation.

The board had no further questions.

Findings:

Mrs. Hahn made a motion, seconded by Mr. Adrian, to approve Application # 6140.

On the question:

Mrs. Hahn 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 – She does not believe so

• 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, so the balancing test favors the
applicant

• Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created –

All members voted in favor of the motion. GRANTED

Application # 6141 DATO Development LLC – Requesting one (1) area variance for a proposed
real estate sign at 5140 Briercliff Drive (Zoned PUD)

Stephanie Potter with Ryan Homes appeared to speak on this variance for a temporary sign.
There will be a new subdivision tucked away in that existing community. People will not be able
to see where this is from the street. This would be a temporary 4 by 8 sign that will be up until
all lots are sold in the community. It will be nicely landscaped and have nice street frontage.
Right now they have a temporary trailer with the same size sign up, and this new sign would
look nicer.

The Board had no further questions.

Findings:

Ms. Falkiewicz made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hahn, to approve Application # 6141.