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Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1999 Page 3 Commissioner Suchil inquired as to whether the sign had been approved. Mr. Zamora stated that he had approved the sign, per the Ordinance. Commissioner Suchil asked that the reciprocal parking agreements be in writing prior to opening. Mr. Zamora indicated that they would be using the north side of the establishment to provide additional parking and that they would not be using the parking areas across Valley Boulevard. Commissioner Suchil asked whether the stalls would be marked. Mr. Zamora stated that they are striped but that they would not be exclusive to the club due to the fact that it was reciprocal parking. He indicated that the businesses that are there do not have a demand for parking during the hours that the club would have the demand. Commissioner Prieto questioned whether the City would be liable if any problems occurred at the club. Mr. Derleth stated that the City would not be liable; that it was no different than any other business operating in the City with a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Chavez inquired as whether there was a safety hazard due to the bars and wire mesh located on the outside patio area of the club. Mr. Ragels stated that they do have an exit door out of the area. Mr. Zamora stated that this was brought before the Commission as an informational item to inform them that the requirements had been met. He indicated that the applicant had applied for the Dance Permit and that it would be heard before the City Council on March 16, 1999. Chairperson Oliva questioned whether they could request that this project be brought before them at a future date. Mr. Derleth indicated that at any meeting, the Commission may request any Conditional Use Permit be brought before them at a future meeting for review and update. ITEM G — PUBLIC HEARING 1. FILE INDEX NUMBER: D-01-99 CITY OF COLTON UTILITY DEPARTMENT Tom Clarke, Utility Department Director for the City of Colton Mr. Clarke asked for approval of a Negative Declaration for the Sludge -to -Oil Reactor System (STORS) project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He stated that the STORS project is an EPA funded demonstration project that converts municipal sludge from a wastewater treatment facility into marketable products, primarily oil and fertilizer. He indicated that the project is totally funded and does not require matching funds. He explained the processand appearance of the facility. He stated that an operator for the facility would be provided and that the facility would be in use for approximately one year. Chairperson Oliva questioned why the City of Colton was chosen for this project. Mr. Clarke indicated that discussions with other cities had not worked out and that Colton met the criteria they were looking for. Commissioner. Prieto inquired as to whom would profit from the byproduct. Mr. Clarke stated that the byproduct is the property of the ThermoEnergy Corporation, who owns the patent for the product.