HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 88-057 PA 88-008 Hexcel Corp to install 10.79' tall 522 gallon cap outdoor storage tank RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 057
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 88-008 HEXCEL CORPORATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO
INSTALL A 10.79' TALL, 522 GALLON CAPACITY OUTDOOR STORAGE TANK FOR THE STORAGE
OF LIQUID NITROGEN AT 11711-11755 DUBLIN BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, Hexcel Corporation has filed an Application for a
Conditional Use Permit (PA 88-008) to allow the installation of a 10.79' tall,
522 gallon capacity liquid nitrogen storage tank in the M-1 District located at
11711-11755 Dublin Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-51.3(b) (Conditional Uses: M-1 District) of the
City Zoning Ordinance identifies outdoor storage as a use which is permitted
subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, this Application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and a Negative
Declaration has been adopted (Planning Commission Resolution No. 88-056) for
this project as it will have no significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, notice of Public Hearing was published in the Herald,
posted in public buildings, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of
the project in accordance with California State Law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff analysis was submitted recommending conditional
approval of the Application;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on
October 3, 1988 to consider all reports, recommendations and testimony;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find that:
a) The use is required by the public need in that it provides
for the improved production of advanced materials for the aerospace industry.
b) The use will be properly related to other land uses,
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity in that daytime
activities will be commensurate with the present use of properties in the
neighborhood.
c) The use, under all the circumstances and conditions of this
particular case, will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons
residing or working in the vicinity or be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all
applicable regulations will be met.
d) The use will not be.contrary to the specific intent clauses
or performance standards established for the district in which it is to be
located in that the use meets all applicable performance standards established
for the M-1 District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission does hereby
conditionally approve PA 88-008 as shown by the materials labeled Background
Attachments 1 through 5 in the Planning Commission Staff Report dated
October 3, 1988 on file with the Dublin Planning Department and subject to the
following conditions.
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with
prior to the issuance of building permits and shall be subject to Planning
Department review and approval.
1. This approval is for one 10.79 foot tall, 522 gallon capacity
liquid nitrogen storage tank, stored outside on the Hexcel Corporation site
located at 11711-11755 Dublin Boulevard. Approval of this Conditional Use
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Permit shall be valid until October 12, 1990. If building permits have not
been issued by October 12, 1989, this approval shall expire. The approval
period for the Conditional Use Permit may be extended up to one (1) additional
year (Applicant must submit a written request for the extension prior to the
expiration date of the permit) by the Planning Director upon his determination
that the Conditions of Approval remain adequate to ensure that items a) through
d) listed above as findings will continue to be met.
2. The use shall comply with all applicable Planning, Building
and Fire Department Codes/Regulations/Ordinances.
3. The following requirements from the Dougherty Regional Fire
Authority (DRFA) shall be complied with:
a) A permit is required from DRFA prior to installing the liquid
nitrogen storage tank.
b) The liquid nitrogen storage tank must be equipped with
suitable means to protect the system against corrosion, to
the satisfaction of DRFA Staff.
c) All accessories, as well as the liquid nitrogen storage tank,
shall be protected from physical damage and tampering, to the
satisfaction of DRFA Staff.
d) The area surrounding the liquid nitrogen storage tank shall
be provided with drainage to prevent accidental discharge of
fluid.
e) No combustibles shall be stored or allowed near the tank
(including weeds).
Please contact Tom Hathcox, Fire Marshall, for questions or
clarification regarding compliance with these requirements.
4. In order to protect the liquid nitrogen storage tank,
concrete filled steel posts set into the ground (two on the south side of the
tank and two on the east side) shall be installed to the satisfaction of the
Building Official and Dublin Police Department. Please contact Vic Taugher,
Building Official and David DiFranco, Detective/Sergeant, for questions or
clarification regarding compliance with this condition.
5. This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with
Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 1988.
AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, and Mack
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Tempel an Zika ..--- -7
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Planning Commission ChairpoIlsox
ATTEST:
PlanningDirer
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