City Council - License Committee

City of Chicopee City Council License Committee Members William Zaskey, Chair Fred Krampits, Vice Chair Frank Laflamme Shane Brooks Stan Walczak MINUTES August 28, 2017 The following are the minutes of a public hearing held Monday, August 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall Annex, 274 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013. Members Present Zaskey, Krampits, Walczak, Laflamme Not Present Brooks Also Present Daniel Garvey (Associate City Solicitor) The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM In compliance with the Open Meeting Law the Chairman asked if anyone in the audience was recording the meeting. Hearing none the meeting continued. ITEM #1 Application for a Fuel Storage License located at 84 New Lombard Road for 20,000 gallons of aboveground diesel fuel. Applicant Estes Express Lines Curtis Carr 3901 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 Applicant was not present. Dan O’Connor (Manager of Estes Express Lines), David Ondick (Regional Safety Manager, Estes Express Lines), Mark Smith (Engineer, Estes Express Lines) were present. Mark Smith stated that this is a big property. They are going to put the twenty thousand gallon above ground tank on one of these existing concrete mats and new peers underneath the saddles. We are twenty five feet away from the lot line so we are well away in the back of the property. It’s a double wall fire rated tank set up with two dispensers. I make sure it all meets NFPA 30 and 30A, it complies with all the fire regulations. 1 Councilor Laflamme stated that it’s a lot cheaper this way down the road verses the underground with all the UST testing. Councilor Krampits asked if this is a new tank. Mark Smith replied yes it’s a new tank. Mark Smith stated that we are moving from Springfield and we had to put in a fueling system, it’s brand new. Councilor Walczak asked how many trucks will be filled per day at this site. Mark Smith replied twenty five or thirty per day. Public Input Juliette Noonan, 19 Blanan Drive stated that their sound wall is on our property. As a homeowner I’m concerned about having that amount of hazardous material stored just behind my house. Mark Smith stated that the tank itself has its own structure with steel Ballard’s. It’s a tank within a tank. Dan O’Connor stated that our safety department does a monthly inspection. Mark Smith stated that we monitor every ounce of that fuel and if there’s any variance of anything missing, we are going to do an investigation. Dan O’Connor stated that the tank is above and beyond as far as fire protection goes. It’s called a fire tank and they are fire tested. Councilor Laflamme stated that Juliette Noonan can also call the Fire Department with her concerns. The Fire Chief will be glad to talk to you if you’re still not comfortable. Councilor Walczak asked if the truck drivers that will be dispensing the fuel are trained in proper use. Mark Smith answered yes. Department Recommendations Health Department No concern at this time. Planning Department Property is zoned industrial; use is permitted Project has already been approved by Planning Board and received a Special Permit from City Council. Engineering Department Project has gone through site plan review process. Review process. No engineering comments. Fire Department 1. The business shall comply with 527 CMR 1.00 (Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code) Section 10, General Safety Requirements; Chapter 30, Motor Fuel 2  Dispensing facilities and repair garages; Section 42.7.4, Self-service refueling: Section 13.6, Portable Fire Extinguishers; Chapter 60, Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Only Approved Flammable Storage Cabinets) 2. Bollard protection shall be 4’ on center. 3. Applicant will be required to obtain all necessary permits. (527 CMR 1.00, Chapter 1.12) 4. The storage, handling and mixing of flammable and combustible liquids shall meet the requirements of NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. 5. Applicant shall adhere to applicable sections of NFPA 30A (Code for Motor fuel Dispensing facilities and Repair Garage). 6. Maintain access for emergency vehicles at all times. 7. Appropriate fire extinguishers are required. The number of extinguishers required will be determined at a later dat. (527 CMR 1.00 section 13.6) 8. Proper address numbering as required in Code of the City of Chicopee. 9. License, Registration and Permits and Building/Fire inspections shall be completed prior to opening for business. Planning Department Property is zoned IPUD-I; existing use on the property is allowed. Property was recently sub-divided; please confirm that 84 New Lombard Road is the accurate address for this parcel (parcel A per plans provided). New above zoned storage tank meets side and rear yard setbacks. Recommend approval. Engineer Department No comments Councilor Laflamme motion to approve with restrictions – Councilor Zaskey 2nd the motion – motion passed Committee vote 4 – 0 favorable ITEM #2 Application for a Class II License for Mr. Clean Auto Detailing located at 1422 Granby Road. Applicant Evelyn Roman 71 Blunt Road Springfield, MA 01109 3 Withdrawal Letter was read: August 11, 2017 “Hi this is Evelyn Roman, from Mr. Clean Auto Detailing request to withdraw the Class 2 license application at this time. Located at 1422 Granby Rd. Chicopee, MA.” Thank you Evelyn Roman Councilor Zaskey that the applicant has submitted a letter requesting withdrawal. Councilor Laflamme motion to accept withdrawal – Councilor Walczak 2nd the motion – motion passed Committee vote 4 – 0 favorable ITEM #3 Councilor Krampits motion to approve the Minutes – July 24, 2017 Councilor Laflamme 2nd the motion – motion passed Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM. 4