AgdaPkt 2013-03-11 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

7.A. - Page 109 Redwood City Chapter 4.Environmental Impact Analysis b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Less-than-Significant New Impact.The proposed modifications to the fueling center would be constructed and operated in accordance with all applicable health regulations, City building codes, City engineering standards,and the International Fire Code.In addition,the construction plans would be reviewed by the San Mateo County Health Department, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Redwood City Building and Inspection Services, City Engineering and Construction Services, and Fire Department.Because design of the fueling center is intended to minimize or avoid ruptures and potential soil contamination,no new hazardous materials impacts are anticipated. Costco fueling centers are designed to operate as unattended self-serve facilities.However,Costco policy requires that every station must always have an attendant available and on duty at all times to execute the following responsibilities: • Assure member safety. • Educate members on how to use the equipment. • Assist members and answer their questions. • Direct traffic. • Clean up minor spills. • Keep the station clean. • Perform general maintenance. Each attendant must complete the fueling center training program which includes a test and a completion certificate.Also,each attendant must have a Job Hazard Analysis sheet on file before working at the fueling center.Additionally,senior managers are present in the warehouse during all hours of operation,are equipped with a roam telephone to respond to issues related to the fueling center,and inspect the facility for ongoing maintenance and safety issues.Every fueling center also has a"911"telephone that automatically contacts emergency dispatch.The proposed modifications would not alter any of Costco's safety policy requirements.Therefore,the proposed modifications would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment.New impacts would be less than significant. c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Less-than-Significant New Impact. Hoover Elementary School,located at 701 Charter Street,is approximately 0.18 mile to the north of the site of the proposed modifications. While proposed modifications operation could increase the amount of hazardous materials transported to and from the project site as part of fueling center operations,the handling of these materials would be required to comply with federal,state,and local regulations and would be consistent with existing procedures and conditions. Although the proposed modifications would involve hazardous materials during construction and operation of the proposed modifications (as discussed above in Sections 4.10.a and 3.10.b),it is Addendum No.2 to the Environmental Impact Report for 4-65 September 2012 the Redwood City Costco Wholesale Project ICF 00154.12