1982 SEP 21 CC MINX5770 ,"
BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND APPEALS
September 21, 1982
The Board of Examiners and Appeals convened on the above date at the hour of
7:05 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall.
Chairman Bue announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed to
hear the appeal of Vangas, Inc., from the Fire Marshal's denial of permit
for installation of a propane fueling station at Ogden Foods, 1475 East
E1 Segundo Boulevard.
ROLL CALL: Present: Trustees Armstrong, Siadek,
Synadinos and Chairman Bue
Absent: Trustee Johnson
Battalion Chief Elder Thompson reported subject propane tank had been installed
without permit approval, that the subsequent permit application was denied.on the
grounds that the tank installation did not, nor could it meet applicable Code
requirements at its present location. The company was requested to remove
the tank.
Chairman Bue inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this
appeal.
Mr. Robert J. Martin, Jr. Director of Safety and Training for Vangas, Inc.,
disputed the Code violations cited, that his contention was the system was
in line with applicable Codes. Recommended the Council appoint a task force
or. steering committee to revise the Municipal Code dealing with gas instal-
lations.
-- -Fire Chief Larry Sheldon reported that this problem could have been averted
had the company gone through the proper Permit process of the Fire Department.
Explained that parking requirements for Ogden Foods Company do not conform
to the space requirement for safe dispensing of LP gas as presently installed,
and Ogden Foods had indicated it could not eliminate any of the parking to
bring this installation within Code requirements.
Chairman Bue inquired if anyone else wished to speak regarding this appeal;
inquired if anyone representing Ogden Foods was present. Hearing no response,
motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that
the appeal of Vangas, Inc., for permit to install a Propane Tank at Ogden
Foods, 1475 East El Segundo Boulevard, be denied. Motion carried by unanimous
vote.
City Manager Jones explained there was some misunderstanding regarding issu-
ance of the permit; that. Ogden Foods had obtain permits after the installation
and the plans had been checked and approved with the conditions stipulated in
the Fire Department report and by Fire personnel tonight. Further stated
the Fire Department report indicates the company has not complied with
the conditions outlined in the Plan Check.
No further business appearing to come before this Board, the Board adjourned
at 7:40 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, Secretary
APPROV
,,William D. Bue, Chairman