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Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals February 3, 2026 Minutes The Town of Hamburg Board of Zoning Appeals met for a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 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 Laura Hahn, Commissioner Jack Kuebler, Commissioner Jeff Adrian and 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 # 6137 Paul Lenahan — Requesting one (1) area variance for a proposed residential addition at 3669 Second Street (Zoned R-3) Paul Lenahan, applicant, stated he is asking for a rear set back variance to allow for a small accessory dwelling unit on his property. The purpose of this addition is for family use only, not rental income or increased density. Lenahan stated that his son, partner and three children would move into the main house and he would move into the addition. Maintaining the full 30 foot rear set back would make the project impractical. He is requesting a 12 foot set back and stated this is the minimum necessary to allow for this addition while avoiding greater impacts elsewhere on the property. He stated this project is modest in scale, consistent with surrounding homes and will not negatively impact neighboring properties. Lenahan provided a petition from surrounding neighbors. Chairman Dimpfl asked if everyone on the list was in support of the project and Lenahan said yes. The Board had no further questions. Findings: Mrs. Hahn made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kuebler, to approve application # 6137. On the question: Mrs. Hahn reviewed the area variance criteria as follows: