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building would be situated within an existing office complex located on the corner of Franklin Drive, with access from Stoneridge Drive or Washington Mutual Way. Clorox would occupy the 5 existing buildings at the complex, as well. Mr. Dolan described the proposed building, the majority of which would be just below 40 feet tall, with some variations in height and screening. He reviewed the site and landscape plans as well as the exterior service yard. He explained that a PUD modification is required not because of the use, but rather because a new building is being requested. While the building is significant, it would not accommodate more than forty employees itself, with roughly 700 across the entire campus, and the intensity of use is anticipated to decrease significantly over what previously existed. He discussed staff's concerns related to visibility and integration with the surrounding area, and said he believed the applicant had managed to satisfy each. A recent issue brought to light regarding hazardous materials and stressed that there will be no use occurring at this site that does not already take place at their current location on Johnson Drive. The applicant will be subject to a permitting process through the fire department, which should address these concerns. Vice -Mayor Thorne asked if the Fire Chief is satisfied with the proposed facility as it relates to the containment of hazardous materials. The Fire Chief confirmed, stating there have been no issues with the current facility and he is confident this would be the same. Councilmember Cook- Kallio asked if companies such as Clorox undergo any special monitoring related to hazardous waste. Fire Marshall Danielle Stefani said the City implements two programs related to hazardous materials, the Fire Code and CUPA. In that capacity, they enforce the Hazardous Materials Business Plan laws Hazardous Waste Program, and Underground Storage Tank Program. As part of those programs, they issue operating permits and inspect premises at least annually for compliance. She said Clorox is one of their very best corporate citizens. Councilmember McGovern said she reviewed the plans and requested more information on the "burn room." She asked if any condition of approval prohibits its use on Spare the Air Days. Ms. Stefani said she believed it relates to the charcoal manufacturing. Mr. Dolan said the applicant would also be required to get a Bay Area Air Quality Management District permit, which would stipulate when that specific component could operate. City Manager Nelson Fialho believes the Fire Marshall was correct in its use, deferred to the applicant for more specific information, and said the Council could add the limitation as an additional condition of approval if desired. Mark Whiteley, Cannon Design, clarified that Clorox tests and not manufactures charcoal at its facility. He did not anticipate that any larger amounts than are currently tested in the existing facility would be tested here. He noted there are certain other hurdles to be overcome with respect to air quality and the current facility meets all standards. The filtration proposed will be superior to that in the existing facility and he did not believe the use exceeded tolerances for Spare the Air Days. Councilmember McGovern asked how many employees were housed by the previous use. Mr. Fialho said Washington Mutual had approximately 1,300 employees on the site. Reports for Clorox are between 700 and 900, with roughly 40 at the research and development facility. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 5, 2010