Minutes - Planning Commission - 12/03/1996

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of any previous occurrences of intrusion via fence climbing at any sites. Mr. Price provided a picture of the type of proposed tank and building for review by Commission members. Commissioner Deemer indicated a desire to see berming installed for deflection purposes in case of an explosion. Mr. Price responded the probability of an explosion is highly unlikely given the nature of a vaporous gas. Commissioner Thorud inquired about the presence of a fu'e extinguisher; a 150-pound extinguisher is located on site. Commissioner Jensen reiterated her concern about fence height and related safety with kids. Mr. Price responded there is normally barbed wire located at the top of the fence. Commissioner Deemer suggested trace wire be placed on the top of the fence to address Commissioner Jensen's concerns. Mr. Price responded this type of wiring is not currently in place at any of its plants locations. Commissioner Thorud noted operation of the plant is approximately twenty days per year and inquired about the frequency of in-person monitoring at the plant. Mr. Price responded in-person monitoring of the plant would occur a minimum of one time per week, adding expansion of the plant does not change the activity level at the site from the standpoint of utilities. In response to Commissioner Jensen, Mr. Price indicated there has never been an occurrence of graffiti on the plant site. Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Thorud to recommend Council approval of the Findings of Fact relating to a request from NorAm Energy Management to expand a non-conforming propane air peaking plant in a positive format. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Thorud, Holland, Jensen, LaDue, and Terry. Voting No: None. The Planning Commission proceeded to review the terms of the permit. Ms. Frolik suggested Commission members consider amending the permit to include requirement of NorAm to remain in accordance with standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association Booklet. Motion by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner Terry to recommend that City Council approve the issuance of the permit with the addition of a term stating that "NorAm Energy Management, Inc. will continue to operate under the standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association Booklet #59." Amendment by Commissioner Jensen and seconded by Commissioner Deemer to also amend the permit with the addition of a term to require placement of barbed wire on top of the fence. Amendment carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Jensen, Deemer, Holland, LaDue, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, Terry, Deemer, Jensen, LaDue, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Planning Commission/December 3, 1996 Page 3 of 8