Correspondence - Morehart, John - 2013-06-12 'r,
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June 12, 2013
Mr. John M Morehart
126 Properties LLC
126 E 16th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Re: CMSD FOG Control Program and Conditional Waiver Acknowledgement
Board of Directors
James Ferryman `, Dear Mr. Morehart:
Michael Scheafer The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (District) has reviewed the submitted plans for the
Arthur'Perry
Roberi ooten' Waffleholic facility located at 1661 Superior Ave. in Costa Mesa. Based on the
Arlene Schafer :, limited cooking equipment proposed for this facility (i.e., waffle iron, toaster oven),
the District will consider issuance of a waiver from the grease control device
requirements for this facility, pursuant to the following conditions:
Staff.
Scott C.Carroll. ~ • Compliance with all other requirements of the CMSD FOG Control Program
General Manager/' Rules and Regulations is maintained including;
-District Clerk. o Kitchen and/or facilities maintenance staff is trained on best
. . management practices (BMPs) to prevent fats, oils and grease
Robin B.Hamers (FOG) from going down the drain.
District Engineer :;, o Signage is to be posted in clear view of kitchen staff
stating/illustrating the required BMPs;
• Prior to any tenant or facility modification, addition or alteration of cooking
Alan R Burns: or food preparation equipment, plans will be submitted to CMSD for FOG
District Counsel ' Program review and re-evaluation the grease interceptor requirement for
this facility;
' Marcus D Davis • Prior to any change in menu, change in facility name or change in
District Treasurer.ry ownership, plans will be submitted to CMSD for FOG Program review and
re-evaluation the grease interceptor requirement for this facility;
- • Space is reserved for a future, grease control device installation in the
event that the Kitchen BMPs prove:insufficient;
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www.crosdcagov The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is the owner of the public sewer system serving
your business and is responsible for keeping the sewer system functioning
properly. The State of California has required the District to implement a Fats, Oils,
, and Grease Control Program to prevent blockages in the sewer lines that can
cause overflows and spills (FOG Program). Chapter 7.09 of the District's
Operations Code establishes regulations for the District's Fats, Oils, and Grease
Control Program.
As part of the District's FOG Program, inspection of all food service establishments
(FSEs) in the District's, service area are conducted on a routine basis to provide
FOG Program education .and verify compliance with FOG Program rules and
regulations. Where serious or repeated non-compliance issues.are identified during
/��°FDIs1 c% these inspections, elevated enforcement actions may be implemented, which could
include revocation of the conditional waiver thereby requiring installation of a
District approved gravity grease interceptor.
District of Distinction 628 W. 1 9th Street / Costa Mesa,CA 92627-2716 • (949) 645-8400 / fax:(949) 650-2253
2009-20I2'_ Protecting our community's health and the environment by providing solid waste and sewer collection services
CMSD FOG Control Program and Conditional Waiver Acknowledgement
Waffleholic, 1661 Superior Ave
June 12, 2013
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Similarly, integral to the District's FOG Program, routine CCTV inspections of sewer lines are
conducted to identify sources of FOG discharge into the sanitary sewer system. Where evidence
of FOG discharge is identified during these inspections, elevated enforcement actions may be
implemented, which could include revocation of the conditional waiver, requiring installation of a
District approved gravity grease interceptor.
Upon receipt of formal acknowledgement of these conditions from the owner/operator of the
Waffleholic facility and property owner (if different), the District will issue approval of this
conditional waiver.
Please contact the District at (949) 645-8400 if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Scott Carroll
General Manager
Cc: Rob Hamers, District Engineer
Jim Kolk, EEC Project Manager
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF WAIVER CONDITIONS ACCEPTANCE
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