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Board discusses BESS siting standards, noise, screening and fire training
Summary
Township staff and SRPC discussed proposed battery-energy-storage-system (BESS) standards including use restrictions, noise performance, screening, setbacks and recommended training for the local fire department.
During the zoning and planning portion of the meeting staff and SRPC representatives discussed draft BESS standards for the township's current zoning district. The minutes record that the board considered use standards and performance standards for noise, recommendations for screening methods, setback requirements and a requirement for training for the local fire department.
No formal ordinance or vote to adopt BESS standards is recorded in the July 13 minutes; discussion was recorded for further consideration and potential follow-up by staff and SRPC.
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