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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT (coNT�NUE�1 FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 3, 1994 SUBJECT: An Appeal of Planning Commission's decision concerning File Index Number DCV-54-93 relating to Thermal Combustion Innovators, Inc. VARIANCE STANDARDS A Major Variance, according to section 18.58.040 of the Colton Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) shall be granted only when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by the property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. As previously stated, the applicant is requesting a Major Variance due to the height of the main discharge stack anticipated to project 10 feet above the maximum building height of 40 feet. The proposed new incinerator is designed and engineered with a 50 foot high main discharge stack and, according to the applicant's representatives, cannot be lowered to comply with the maximum building height. Again, as stated above, staff is of the opinion that the request for a major variance is not consistent with the guidelines of the Zoning Ordinance. COMPATIBILITY TO SURROUNDING USES The proposed project is located within an existing Industrial area with residential neighborhoods located within a close proximity to the west, east, and south. Staff has received approximately 337 signatures, and several phone calls, in opposition to the proposed project. Most of the callers cite health reasons for their opposition. Although the proposed project is located in an M-1 zone, just west of the site are single family residences in a designated R-1 zone. Staff has received calls regarding excessive odors and ash-like dust particles from adjoining properties. Staff has also been informed of, and provided with over 2,500 signatures collected on behalf of the applicant in favor of keeping the jobs generated by Thermal Combustion Innovators in the City. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Staff processed the application through Environmental Review and recommended that a Negative Declaration be prepared for this project. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Unknown Page 4 of 5 Item No.