The recent topic of two large warehouses being built in Montgomery has sparked some frustration with residents, and now a local is willing to go to the location himself with a camera to get some answers.

Two 60,000 (35 feet high) and two 80,000 square foot (45 feet high) warehouses are being proposed along the northwest side of 211 by Union Street and Weaver Street in Montgomery. Known as the Route 211 development, the warehouses/office developments are a concern to residents because of the tall heights.

Because of this, many residents have requested a balloon test so they can visualize the buildings. “You can tell that people are very concerned about seeing these buildings,” said resident Don Berger to the Village Montgomery Planning Board in late January. Berger further brought up doing a balloon test.

Planning Board Chairman Kevin Conero told Berger he didn’t see the need for one due to the visuals provided by Jason Anderson of Anderson Design Group Architects.

This answer wasn’t good enough for Berger, who was willing to go out himself to photograph the building. He told the Village of Montgomery Board this last week.

“I’m going to be taking pictures from the three points that the planning board and the engineers presented on 211. I’m going to do the same with Medline and I’m gonna bring it to you guys,” said Berger, who brought up Medline, a large warehouse on Route 416 in Montgomery because of its height of 42 feet.

However there was confusion at the meeting when a few planning board members in attendance said they are considering a balloon test.

“Are you going to notify us when that balloon testing can be done?” Berger asked. Mayor Stephen Brescia said he hoped so, not even knowing if they’d be notified at the town board.

There is no clear date as of now when a balloon test will happen, but it appears that one will be done.