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Welch stated that this technology has accepted lithium ion batteries as something that is allowed. There is a battery storage facility already in the Village of Blasdell. There are many standards that apply to this projects—National Fire Protection, New York State Fire Code, etc. There has been extensive testing for safety. The Tesla Mega Pack 2XL has about 25,000 units in operation in the US and there have been no failure incidents. Again, there is continuous monitoring to ensure safety as well. FDNY has analyzed and approved this model. Chairman Dimpfl asked who they intend on consulting for an emergency response plan. Welch stated they are using a company called ESRG. The NYS Fire Code requires them to train annually. Commissioner Dimpfl asked them to get a hold of the Town of Hamburg emergency response team. Sean Crotty is in charge of that. Also to let the Lakeview Fire Department knows to set up a drill. Welch stated that the firefighters need to train annually. Hopkins stated that at the Planning Board meeting, John Macon was there from County Emergency Services and he did not seem to have any concerns. The Board had no further questions. Findings: Chairman Dimpfl stated this would be tabled while the Planning Board finishes their review. TABLED Application # 6151 Kristine Sands –Requesting two (2) area variances for a proposed shed at 4017 Connors Way (Zoned R-2) Kristine Sands and her husband spoke on the variance. They are looking for a 7 or 8 foot shed in their backyard. There is only one spot they can put it in. Right now they can’t park their car in their garage because it is holding all of their stuff. They would like to put these items in a shed and park the car in the garage because their car was just recently broken into. They have an easement in the backyard behind their pool so this is why they can only place the shed in one spot. It will be close to their fence but there will still be some space. The builders require a certain amount of space away from the fence to be able to build as well. Commissioner Falkiewicz asked if they spoke with their neighbors to see if they had a problem with it. They said yes they did and they don’t have a problem with it. The Board had no further questions. Findings: Ms. Falkiewicz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Adrian, to approve Application # 6151. Ms. Falkiewicz 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