HomeMy WebLinkAboutOB 1a INSTALL NITRO TANK 1-3-83DATE:
January 3, 1982
OLD BUSINESS NO. 1
Inter-Corn
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Chairman & Planning Agency Members
Community Development Department
9,000 Gallon Nitrogen Tank Installation
210 E1Camino Real - J.A. Tustin Meats
As was indicated in the memo of December 8, 1982, the tank was installed in
the storage area as indicated in the plan approved for the expansion of the
non-conforming meat operation by Variance No. 68-4. The owner was informed
this would be the only permitted location and any impact on the storage of
racks or pallets on other portions of the lot because of the installation
would have to be mitigated by the owner. In addition, visual screening of
the tank would have to be installed in accordance with the original
conditions of approval of the subject variance. The owner has indicated he
intends to enclose the entire rear area with solid wall fencing and rolling
gate, both as screening and security.
On December 28, 1982 at 2:00 p.m., a demonstration was held by Liquid Air,
Inc. (installer and supplier) and the owner, Mr. Asher, to explain the
installation, safeguards and the inert non-flammable properties of liquid
nitrogen. Those in attendance included Mayor Edgar, Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy,
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Fl aherty, Fire and Community Development staff, and other
interested citizens. Discussions on potential spills, the immediate
absorption of a spill into the atmosphere, procedural and physical
safeguards, maintenance, delivery mechanisms, the natural and non-polluting
qualities of nitrogen and other items of concern took place in an informal
manner.
It appeared to be the consensus of the majority in attendance that
the installation was safe and presented no threat to the immediate area.
Further, the enclosure of the property by a masonry wall and gate would
reduce potential vandalism or operation by unauthorized personnel. It was
also pointed out that a federal inspector, knowledgeable in this regard, is
on the premises during all hours of operation.
In response to allegations that the operation and/or installation violate
provisions of S.9273, NON-CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES, of the Tustin
Municipal.Code, made by Mr. Flaherty at the December 20, 1982 regular
meeting, it is staff's contention that Variance 68-4 exactly addressed that
issue and has been the basis under which the business has been conducted
since that time.