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F <br /> tt <br /> Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 8:25 p.m. <br /> Presentation <br /> Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating that staff recommends approval of the <br /> Amended Conditional Use Permit for expansion of the natural gas substation on the subject <br /> property. The footprint of the natural gas substation is not changing,there would just be additional <br /> equipment installed on the site. There is sufficient maneuvering area for a tanker truck to enter <br /> the site,fill the storage tank and exit back onto 173`d Avenue without disrupting traffic. Personnel <br /> would be on site any time flaring occurs and said occurrence would only occur during regular, <br /> daytime business hours, reducing the visible light from the flare to a nearly non-detectable light <br /> source. <br /> Citizen Input <br /> Dustin Daniels, CenterPoint Energy applicant, stated that staff did a good job explaining the <br /> E <br /> intention. ; <br /> He stated that today this is property owned by CenterPoint and Northern Natural Gas supplies gas <br /> to them at this location. He provided details on previous activity and noted that this would replace f <br /> old, outdated infrastructure to properly handle the equipment. He stated that the smaller company <br /> owned vehicles would come to the site to be filled by the tank, estimating four trips per month in <br /> the winter and maybe two trips during the remainder of the year. He stated that because of the <br /> unseasonably cold year they are having a fourth fill this year but noted that in his previous years <br /> in his position there were only three fills. <br /> Joseph Christian, 7631 172°d Ln NW, stated that he has concerns with the gas in the tank and <br /> whether it would be toxic or poisonous. <br /> Mr. Daniels provided details on the odorant blend that is used by CenterPoint and within the tank. <br /> He stated that there is a natural gas blanket that sits on the top of the gas and natural gas is pushed <br /> into the tank to build pressure and push the odorant out into the truck. He stated that they then <br /> burn off that gas in flaring rather than releasing it into the air. He noted that it is a clean burn, so <br /> it rids the odorant. He provided background details on the use of odorant with natural gas and on <br /> the product. He stated that if spilled on the ground there would be a larger concern with the smell <br /> than toxicity. He noted that if it were spilled it is easily absorbed by materials kept onsite. <br /> Mr.Christian commented that the chemical is explosive and can explode under pressure. He stated <br /> that it is also a carcinogenic and reviewed other information he found online. He stated that he <br /> has concern with this being stored near his home and loaded into trucks three to four time per year. <br /> He stated that his neighbor has lung issues and is also near the site. He also commented on the <br /> proximity to the wetlands. He stated that the work that was done on the site the last time drained <br /> the swamp and then once work was completed the water returned and flooded a neighboring <br /> property. <br /> I <br /> Mr. Daniels commented on the work that was referenced and asked when that occurred. <br /> Planning Commission/April 28,2022 <br /> Page 12 of 20 <br />