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ACTION AGENDA
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2004
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CALL TO ORDER:
10:35 a.m. Community Development Department
Conference Room
ROLL CALL:
Elizabeth Binsack, Zoning Administrator
Chad Ortlieb, Associate Planner
Eloise Harris, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC CONCERNS:
(Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda)
CONSENT CALENDAR:
No Items on Consent Calendar
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Conditional Use Permit 04-014 - Authorization to temporarily operate a vapor extraction
unit at an existing gas station to remove hydrocarbons from the water and soil. The
project is located at 17280 Seventeenth Street within the Planned Community
Commercial zoning district.
APPLICANT:
Conoco Phillips
PROPERTY
OWNER:
Enderle Center - EMS Development Company
RECOMMENDATION
That the Zoning Administrator adopt Zoning Administrator Action 04-007
approving Conditional Use Permit 04-014.
The Public Hearing opened at 10:36 a.m.
The Zoning Administrator asked the applicant's representatives to identify themselves.
Christopher Swartz, ConocoPhillips, and Amer Hazboon, Delta Environmental
Consultants, were in attendance.
The Zoning Administrator asked if the representatives understood the conditions of
approval and would be able to fulfill those conditions.
Mr. Swartz asked for further clarification regarding the drawings requested in Condition
1.1
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Chad Ortlieb indicated these drawings are on KP-5 paper (photo paper) that allows staff
to preserve a reduced set of BY:, x 11 plans on this paper until documents are transferred
to microfiche.
Mr. Hazboon asked if this paper is readily available.
Mr. Ortlieb indicated that reprographic companies have this type of paper.
Mr. Swartz asked for clarification regarding specific noise restrictions.
Mr. Ortlieb indicated the noise conditions state that this zoning district allows 60 decibels
from the property line; the landscaped area between the property and the public right-of-
way provides some buffer; the buildings will block the noise emanating toward Yorba.
The Zoning Administrator indicated there might be concerns regarding the condominiums
to the south; there are buildings that separate the project from those condominiums, but
there have been concerns related to noise and other issues emanating from Enderle
Center to those residential areas in the past.
Mr. Swartz stated there are various options for mitigating noise so that should not be a
problem.
Mr. Ortlieb explained the noise measurement taken is considered the control factor; if that
control is exceeded, mitigation measures would be necessary.
Mr. Swartz asked if the indemnity requirement in Condition 1.5 would be executed when
the project is approved.
The Zoning Administrator answered in the affirmation.
Mr. Swartz said there should not be a problem, but he will submit that document to their
legal department.
The Zoning Administrator indicated that Condition 1.5 is a standard condition that has not
yet required invoking.
Mr. Swartz asked what would be required if the project is not completed within the one
year specified.
The Zoning Administrator answered that an extension would need to be submitted in
writing, thirty days prior to the expiration of the conditional use permit, and the request
could be handled administratively. If the permit is allowed to lapse, it would be necessary
to go through the approval process again. Mr. Swartz was asked how long they expect
the process to take.
Mr. Swartz responded that it may take somewhat longer than a year.
Mr. Hazboon added that everything is based upon the recovery accomplished from the
soil.
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Mr. Swartz indicated that the engineering system takes a certain amount of time; the plan
is to get the site cleaned as quickly as possible. Regarding Condition 6.3, the
transporting off-site is contracted only to waste hauling companies authorized to do so. A
copy of the waste hauler's permit can be provided if necessary. Regarding Conditions 5.1
and 5.2 asked how to meet the OCFA requirements.
The Zoning Administrator indicated those are standard conditions and would be related
only to what is being proposed.
Mr. Swartz indicated this equipment cannot be installed in areas that are classified as
electrical, related to flammable vapors. The equipment could not be placed near the fill
ports of the tanks because there is a chance of vapors when tanks are being filled. The
equipment cannot be placed near the dispenser islands due to gasoline being spilled
when people are using the islands. Delta Environmental will chose the best possible
location for the placement of the machinery to minimize the impact to the property.
The Zoning Administrator adopted Zoning Administrator Action 04-007 approving
Conditional Use Permit 04-014.
The Zoning Administrator indicated to the applicant's representatives there is a seven-day
appealable period to the Planning Commission on this item. If no appeal is received
before close of business next Tuesday, this decision is final and plans may be submitted.
The Public Hearing closed at 10:48 a.m.
REGULAR BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
The date of the next meeting of the Zoning Administrator will be scheduled when items
are set for hearing.