HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09232014 - D.6RECOMMENDATION(S):
CONTINUE the public hearing on the appeals filed by Communities for a Better Environment and Shute, Mihaly,
and Weinberger, LLP (on behalf of the Rodeo Citizens Association) to December 16, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in order to
allow public notice and review of the Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) and a response to
comments in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The applicant has paid the initial application deposit and is obligated to pay supplemental fees to cover expenses and
costs associated with the application processing.
BACKGROUND:
Phillips 66 Company proposes to implement and construct the Propane Recovery Project, which includes recovering
propane and additional amounts of butane for sale and a reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions from the refinery. A
Final environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was prepared and completed on November 6, 2013.
On November 19, 2013, a public hearing was held before the County Planning Commission that concluded with a
unnanimous vote to certify the FEIR and approve the land use permit application. Two appeals were filed by
Communities For A Better Environment and Shute, Mihaly, & Weinberger LLP (on behalf of the Rodeo Citizens
Association).
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/23/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Lashun Cross,
925-674-7786
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 23, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
D. 6
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Interim Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:September 23, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Continued Public Hearing Item-Appeal of the County Planning Commission Approval of LP12-2073 (Phillips 66
Rodeo Refinery)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
On January 21, 2014, the Board opened the public hearing on the appeals. After hearing public testimony, the Board
continued this item to April 1, 2014, June 3, 2014, and then to September 23, 2014 with direction for staff to work
with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District regarding a January 14, 2014 letter and to recirculate portions of
the environmental impact report. County staff continues to work diligently with the Air District, applicant, and the
County's consultant and anticipates release of the Recirculated Draft EIR to the public in October of this year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The earlier direction to staff to revise and recirculate portions of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for public
review will not be fully implemented.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This is a request to continue a public hearing on the appeals of the County Planning Commission decision to approve
the Propane and Butane Recovery Project, no impacts associated.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: Roger Lin, counsel for Communities for a Better Environment (CBE); Nancy Rieser, Crockett-Rodeo
United to Defend the Environment (handout attached); Tom Griffith, Bay Area Refinery Corridor Coalition
(BARC); Charles Davidson, resident of Hercules.