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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MEMORANDUM
To: Leslie Weisman, ZBA Chairperson
Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Cc: John Burke, Deputy Town Attorney
From: Donald J. Wilcenski, Planning Board Chairman
Members of the Planning Board
Date: December 20, 2022
Re: Key Capture Energy Battery Storage Request for Comments
SCTM# 1000-83-3-6.1
The Planning Board is retracting our memorandum of support dated November 28, 2022 due to
significant concerns raised about battery energy storage facilities during the public hearing on
December 5, 2022. These concerns highlighted the volatile nature of lithium-ion batteries, and
the potential dangers should the facility catch fire.
At this time, we cannot support the proposed variances because we lack adequate information
about the safety of these types of facilities, including the technology and equipment necessary
for local fire districts to be able to suppress a fire should one occur,the potential for toxic gases
to be emitted during a fire,the effects of fire suppression chemicals on groundwater, and the
potential threat to the health, safety and welfare to the public.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Office.