The Town Board may, after a public hearing (which may be combined
with other public hearings on wind energy facilities, so long as the
waiver request is detailed in the public notice), grant a waiver from
the strict application of the provisions of this chapter if, in the
opinion of the Town Board, the grant of said waiver is in the best
interests of the Town. The Town Board may consider reasonable factors
in evaluating the request, which may include, when applicable, the
impact of the waiver on the neighborhood, including the potential
detriment to nearby properties; the benefit to the applicant; feasible
alternatives; and the scope of the request.