RezoneTabled6433 Railroad Ave

RIC Development Battery Energy Storage System

Town of Hamburg

Description

Proposal for a Tier 3 battery energy storage system consisting of 10 utility battery cabinets on a 2.6-acre parcel zoned Neighborhood Commercial.

Impact summary

Introduces commercial energy storage infrastructure to a forested parcel between rail lines to support the regional power grid.

Applicant

Name: Donald Spittler (RIC Development LLC)
Address: 6433 Railroad AveSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Zoning Board of Appeals

Tabled

Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jun 2, 2026Tabled

Zoning Board of Appeals - Jun 2, 2026

Proposal for a Tier 3 battery energy storage system consisting of 10 utility battery cabinets on a 2.6-acre parcel zoned Neighborhood Commercial.

Related issues (1)

Battery Energy Storage System Proposal at 6433 Railroad Avenue

Residents strongly opposed a proposed battery storage facility on Railroad Avenue, raising intense concerns about toxic fire hazards, proximity to homes and schools, train vibrations, and lack of community benefits.

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