REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Public Hearing: Action on Use Permit to allow a hydrogen vehicle fueling facility at 1375 Norman Avenue
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Project: Use Permit to allow the construction and operation of a hydrogen vehicle fueling facility as an ancillary activity an existing hydrogen production and distribution hub (Air Products) located on the contiguous property at 1700 Russell Avenue. The proposal would support California Energy Commission efforts in the building and establishment of a hydrogen supply network of hydrogen fueling facilities to serve the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) market in northern California.
Applicant: Matt Sovitski, Air Products & Chemical Inc.
General Plan: Low-Intensity Office/Research and Development (R&D)
Zoning: Heavy Industrial (MH)
Site Area: The project site is a 0.5 acre portion of a11.6 acre parcel.
Existing Site Conditions: The project site is a vacant gravel lot with minimal landscaping along the frontage and two paved access driveways.
Surrounding Land Uses: Industrial uses surround the project site that include manufacturing operations to the east, auto body and warehouse uses to the south, air separation and hydrogen production supply operations (Air Products Plant) to the west and northwest, and office/warehouse activities to the north.
Issues: Consistency with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
Staff Recommendation: Recommend that the Planning Commission approve the Use Permit to allow a hydrogen vehicle fueling facility at 1375 Norman Avenue.
BACKGROUND
On August 27, 2018 the applicant applied for a Use Permit to allow a hydrogen vehicle fueling facility on a 0.5 acre portion of an 11.6 acre MH zoned parcel on the north side of Norman Avenue (PLN2018-13492). The project is proposed to augment existing hydrogen gas production, storage and distribution operations occurring on contiguous parcels owned and operated by Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (1700 Russell Ave...
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