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Planning Commission approves hydrazine processing facility permit in Mesquite Lake area
Summary
The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 24‑0024 on July 23, 2025 for a 7,000-square‑foot hydrazine processing facility submitted by Resurg at 3555 Old Highway 111 in Imperial, subject to a site-closure and restoration bonding condition.
The Imperial County Planning Commission on July 23, 2025 approved Conditional Use Permit 24‑0024 for a proposed 7,000‑square‑foot hydrazine processing facility submitted by Resurg for property at 3555 Old Highway 111 in Imperial, in the Mesquite Lake specific plan area.
Planner Luz (Luis) Vercano explained the site is zoned Mesquite Lake Medium Industrial (MLI2) with a renewable energy overlay. Vercano said the facility would include a warehouse, offices, parking and secure chemical storage in metal containers, would operate roughly from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and would employ approximately four to 12 people. The facility is designed as a secure, closed environment with controlled access and annual safety training for employees; staff said loading would be limited to about five to 10 box‑truck deliveries per month.
Vercano said the applicant submitted an initial study (24‑0034) and staff recommended adoption of a mitigated negative declaration as recommended by the Environmental Evaluation Committee at its April 24, 2025 hearing. The staff presentation described purification and drying processes needed to reduce contaminant levels for semiconductor manufacturing, procedures for hazardous‑waste collection and third‑party disposal, and compliance with applicable safety standards (OSHA, GHS, fire code, IATA and DOT regulations noted in the project materials).
Planner Vercano also advised the commission of an added condition requiring bonding for system closure and site restoration after operations cease, including removal of planned facilities unless structures are requested to remain and approved by the planning director. Kirk Christian, director of construction and facilities for Resurg, said he had read the project materials and had no questions.
A commissioner moved to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit 24‑0024 as recommended by staff; the motion carried. The planning department will authorize the director to sign the permit upon receipt of required documents. Staff and the applicant noted that many of the operational safety details will be implemented under hazardous materials and building permits and through required reporting to regulatory agencies.
