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d. Odors: The emission of odorous matter in such quantities as to be readily detectable beyond the boundaries of the immediate site is prohibited. The Planning Division does not anticipate through the operation of the site that there will be any odorous matter detectable beyond the property boundary. Some of the gases that will be stored and transferred do not have an odor, while a few such as propane and acetylene do have a slight odor present. e. Vibrations: Any use creating periodic earthshaking vibrations, such as are created by heavy drop forges or heavy hydraulic surges, shall be prohibited if such vibrations are perceptible beyond the boundaries of the immediate site. The Planning Division does not anticipate any vibrations from the use /operation as a gas processing /distribution facility. L Glare or Heat: Any operation producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building. The Planning Division does not anticipate any heat or glare from the use /operation as a gas processing /distribution facility. g. Explosives: No activities involving the storage, utilization or manufacture of materials or products which could decompose by detonation shall be permitted except such as are specifically licensed by the city council. Such materials shall include, but not be confined to, all primary explosives such as lead oxide and lead sulfate; all high explosives and boosters such as TNT, RDS, tetryl and ammonium nitrate; propellants and components thereof such as nitrocellulose, black powder, ammonium perchlorate and nitroglycerin; blasting explosives such as dynamite, powdered magnesium, potassium chlorate, potassium permanganates and potassium nitrate, and nuclear fuels and reactor elements such as uranium 235 and plutonium. The Planning Division, through the review of the literature submitted and our analysis of the gases to be present on the site does not find that explosives as defined above will be present. It is true that some of the gasses contained on site are flammable, and it is also true that anything that is pressurized can explode. The Fire Department has reviewed the list of gasses and will require them to be stored safely and in accordance with the fire code (see conditions 7.2 b, c, and d). 7.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 7.1 On April 6, 2011, the Planning Commission held the duly noticed public hearing regarding Meritex Enterprises request for a Preliminary Plat and for AirGas North Central request for Conditional Use approval to allow outdoor storage. 7.2 No citizens were present to address the Commission on either of the requests, but Commissioners and the applicant did have questions of staff. 7.3 The Planning Commission was interested in knowing why or whether condition 1 pertaining to screening of the outdoor storage area was necessary when it is covered by the Zoning Ordinance. 7.4 This applicant's representative was interested in knowing whether a compromise or reduction in the fencing as contained in the report could be considered. The City Planner indicated that the condition could be removed and that the Planning Staff would discuss the requirement of screening and provide the applicant with options. PF 11 -010 RCA 042511.doc Page 6 of 7