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Town of Hamburg Planning Board Minutes July 1, 2026 Section 5.2.6 states to allow the unit to cool down while maintaining contact with Tesla for guidance, and this process may take 12-48 hours or longer and continue to maintain a safe distance. Mr. Hopkins stated they are unaware of this incident in Australia but would like to note that New York State has some of the toughest and most stringent standards. Member Quandt brought up that the nearest residence is approximately 300 ft away with most other properties about 500 ft. The nearest school, Southtowns Catholic, is approximately 1,200 ft away and the nearest daycare is approximately 2,000 ft away. Member Quandt stated that in January 2025, there was a Lithium-Ion battery facility that did catch fire. Approximately 1,200 to 1,500 residents were evacuated from the area, which is roughly two miles. For reference, Lakeview Road from Route 5 to Route 20 is only a mile and a half. Mr. Kaufman explained that the referred Lithium-Ion Batteries are an older generation and that the Tesla Megapacks are using Iron Phosphate. Member Quandt responded that is correct, but on Tesla’s SDS sheet, for this project it is listed as Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, so it is still a Lithium battery. Mr. Rogers recapped for the Applicant that Member Ryan would like a Hazard Mitigation Analysis to be worked on and submitted to the Planning Board for review. Mr. Rogers asked Member Quandt if he would like the Applicant to look into the technology of Lithium-Ion Batteries and come back with a little more clarification on the batteries themselves. Member Quandt replied that is correct and asked that a noise study be completed, particularly in the overnight period when the facility is going to be most operational. The rest of the Planning Board members concurred with this request. The project was then tabled to the August 5th, 2026 Planning Board meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Member Ryan made a motion, seconded by Member Quandt, to approve the following minutes: • May 20, 2026 As the vote on the motion was seven (7) ayes, the motion carried. 13