Commission approves RHI Supply conditional‑use permit for storage expansion after owner testimony
Summary
The commission approved a conditional‑use permit allowing RHI Supply to expand commercial storage of nonhazardous products at 2511 and 2525 Demers Avenue; the applicant, RHI CEO Chris Saly, described a low‑impact operation and staff noted fire marshal oversight for hazardous materials.
The Planning Commission granted a conditional‑use permit to allow commercial storage of nonhazardous products as part of an expansion at 2511 and 2525 Demers Avenue.
Staff explained the expansion triggered a conditional‑use review under the B‑3 district because it exceeded an allowed expansion threshold; staff said public notices were mailed to neighboring properties and recommended approval. Commissioners asked whether refrigeration chemicals such as Freon would be considered hazardous; staff explained hazard determinations are governed by the fire marshal’s chemical inventory procedures and that the permit is intended for nonhazardous storage.
Chris Saly, CEO of RHI Supply, addressed commissioners and described the business and its operations. “We don’t have anything outside. We don’t — we’re open 8 to 5. That’s pretty much it,” Saly said, adding the business seeks to expand because the area and the company are growing and that RHI “runs a pretty clean operation.” After public comment and discussion the commission moved and voted to approve the conditional‑use permit.
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