Environmental Assessment No. 2026-04 for Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2026-01

The Applicant proposes Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2026-01 for tenant improvements on approximately 2.61 acres located at 1485 East Curtis Avenue, Reedley, CA 93654. The site is currently developed with an existing industrial building with parking, outdoor storage areas, and accessory areas. See Figure 5 for the aerial image of the site. Proposed improvements are limited to approximately 2.61 acres, including approximately 1.44 acres of exterior improvements and approximately 1.17 acres within the interior of the existing building, totaling 2.61 acres. Exterior Improvements and Construction The exterior improvements include repaving and restriping to provide 18 new standard and 2 new accessible parking stalls, and a concrete containment area. No work is proposed along the site frontage, existing driveways, structures, or trees. Interior Improvements and Operations The Project proposes interior improvements to accommodate 51,132 square feet / 1.17 acres of an existing industrial building for chemical manufacturing and warehousing, operated by BioSafe Systems, LLC for the manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution of biodegradable crop protection, sanitation, and water treatment products. The Project includes the storage and use of hazardous materials typical of industrial chemical manufacturing operations, which are conditionally permitted in the heavy industrial zone district and will be managed in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The facility serves agricultural, horticultural, and water treatment markets in North America, with a primary focus on peracetic acid (peroxyacetic acid, “PAA”) formulations. Project operations involve a liquid blending process in which bulk raw materials are combined to produce PAA products in various concentrations. These activities, including manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and distribution, occur within the existing building and associated outdoor storage areas. The Project includes on-site storage and handling of raw materials and finished products, as outlined below: • Bulk storage of raw materials (70% Hydrogen Peroxide, 99% Glacial Acetic Acid and Pelargonic Acid) in outdoor stainless steel tanks within concrete containment areas, including hydrogen peroxide and glacial acetic acid, with regular tanker deliveries (multiple times per week). • Storage of additional materials or hazmat ingredients (Hydroxy ethylidene Diphosphonic Acid, 19% Aqua Ammonia and Sodium Percarbonate) in totes, drums, supersacks, and bags. • Packaging of finished products in UN-rated containers, including jerricans, drums, totes, and bags. • Warehouse storage of finished PAA products, sodium percarbonate, sulfuric acid, and sodium hydroxide. • Indoor production activities, including mixing, formulation, and packaging using stainless steel tanks and piping systems. The operating hours are Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no evening or weekend operations. See Figure 6 for the Project site plan and Figure 7 for floor plan.