Project Review Committee reviews new DEF tank proposal at Valley Pacific, staff to send comment letter

The Porterville Project Review Committee on Nov. 6, 2024 examined an application to add a new diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank and a new commercial structure at Valley Pacific Petroleum, 11 East Yates.

The proposal, presented during the committee's Nov. 6 meeting, would be subject to plan and permit review. Clayton Dignam, fire marshal, said issues would be addressed during permit review and that "they will need to provide Knox access and then also maintain proper separation between the tank and other structures." Planning staff said the development appears to meet minimum setbacks. Building, engineering and field services divisions reported no comments at this stage.

The committee chair, Oscar Cepeda, who serves as associate planner, said staff would compile each department's comments into a written letter and mail that letter to the applicant, which may take up to two weeks. That letter will enumerate any conditions or required changes identified during subsequent plan and permit review.

Because the project requires building- and fire-related permits, work on plan review and any required inspections will continue after the staff letter. No formal approvals or denials were made at the committee meeting; the item was informational and procedural.

The committee heard no public comment on the item and moved on to its next agenda item. The Nov. 6 meeting lasted about nine minutes and covered two items.