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Applicant withdraws request to expand hazardous-materials tanks at Larkin Circle; council accepts withdrawal
Summary
An applicant withdrew a conditional use permit request to add outdoor storage and up to 10 tanks for hazardous materials at 2302 Larkin Circle. Staff recommended and the council unanimously accepted the withdrawal after staff described outreach and revised conditions developed with the fire department.
An applicant withdrew a request to amend an existing special-use permit to allow outdoor storage and construction of up to 10 additional tanks for hazardous materials at 2302 Larkin Circle, Sparks (APN 034-171-042). The Sparks City Council accepted the withdrawal unanimously on Jan. 13.
Scott Carey, development services manager, said staff had been directed at the Oct. 28 meeting to provide additional technical information about potential chemical interactions on site and to explore advanced warning systems and enhanced notification. Staff worked with the applicant and the Sparks Fire Department to incorporate that information into the meeting packet and to draft revised conditions of approval, which were included as Exhibit 14.
Carey said the applicant submitted a written request on Nov. 27 citing business conditions and asking to withdraw the conditional-use-permit application; staff recommended the council hold the scheduled public hearing, accept comments, and then accept the withdrawal. During public comment Nancy Franzia, co-owner of Bobcat of Reno, asked whether the applicant’s existing permit allowed larger capacity; Carey offered to meet with commentators after the hearing to provide details.
Councilman Anderson moved to accept the withdrawal, Councilwoman Bibby seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Carey said the applicant is expected to continue current operations under the existing special-use permit and that the process improved communication between staff, the applicant and neighboring businesses.
