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Commission approves height variance for San Gabriel Valley Water Co. to replace air-stripping towers at 14124 Corax Street
Summary
The Planning Commission voted April 9 to approve a site-specific zone variance allowing San Gabriel Valley Water Company to replace and increase the height of air-stripping towers at its groundwater treatment facility at 14124 Corax Street, from the existing 35 feet to 47 feet, citing regulatory requirements and aging equipment.
The Baldwin Park Planning Commission on April 9 approved a site-specific zone variance (ZV25-01) allowing the San Gabriel Valley Water Company (SGVWC) to replace four air-stripping towers at its groundwater treatment facility located at 14124 Corax Street and to increase the tower height from the existing 35 feet to 47 feet.
Staff presentation: Planning staff described the site as a 45,840-square-foot groundwater treatment facility surrounded by residential uses to the north and south and industrial uses to the west, with Interstate 10 immediately north of the site. SGVWC requested the variance to replace aging equipment and meet increasingly stringent state water-quality standards. Staff advised the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15301 (existing…
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