The Glendora Planning Commission voted 4‑0 on Jan. 7 to approve a conditional use permit allowing the replacement of an emergency backup generator at 1794 South Barranca Avenue, the Glendora Digestive Disease Institute, after commissioners revised testing language tied to the device.

Planning staff said the existing generator predates current rules and the replacement must be slightly larger because the prior model is no longer manufactured. Planning Technician Irvin Adolfo told the commission the applicant had obtained written approval from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and staff recommended adopting a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act and approving the conditional use permit, file PLN25‑5028.

Alan Saiz, CEO and project manager for Amtech Construction, said the clinic cannot operate without a commissioned, AQMD‑compliant generator and that the new unit has already been ordered and is in storage. "This generator is different because in order to meet AQMD standards, it can no longer be made at that size, has to be slightly bigger," Saiz said, adding the work would be a "quick turnaround" once the commission approved the permit.

Commissioners asked technical and safety questions. Saiz confirmed the fuel is diesel and that the storage will be above ground. Staff read Condition 10 aloud: "the applicant must conduct monthly testing of the generator, and it shall be limited to occurrence between 7AM and 7PM, Monday through Friday." Adolfo said regular testing and inspection protocols would be coordinated with the necessary agencies and the owner after installation.

Several commissioners expressed concern about monthly run testing creating neighborhood impacts. Commissioner Davis moved to approve with revised verbiage replacing a strict "monthly" requirement with language referencing inspection and testing (and deferring to AQMD or manufacturer guidance where appropriate); Commissioner Jarvey seconded. The roll call vote was 4‑0 in favor (Commissioners Faber, Jarvey, Davis and Chair Kremens voted yes). The commission adopted a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guideline section referenced in the staff report and approved Resolution PC26‑01 to authorize the conditional use permit.

Irvin Adolfo and the applicant said LA County Fire had already reviewed and provided written approval as part of the conditions; Saiz said the generator includes a keyed enclosure and an annunciator/monitoring device tied to the automatic transfer switch so staff would be alerted if the unit failed to start. Saiz noted that, following installation and commissioning, routine maintenance and load‑bank testing typically fall to the owner or a maintenance contractor.

The commission also approved the consent calendar by a separate 4‑0 vote and adjourned at 7:35 p.m. The planning action is recorded as Resolution PC26‑01 and file PLN25‑5028.