Ordinance No. 12,984ORDINANCE NO. 12,984
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO SBE CHEMICAL
PARTNERS I LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCESS
MANUFACTURING FACILITY THAT WILL CONVERT PETROCHEMICAL
FEEDSTOCK INTO A FINAL OLEFIN PRODUCT TO BE LOCATED ON
APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES, AT 9300 NEEDLEPOINT ROAD, LOCATED
BETWEEN NEEDLEPOINT ROAD AND THE SOUTH SIDE OF
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 9G,
WILLIAM BLOODGOOD SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 4, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SUCH PERMIT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS, SBE Chemical Partners I LLC, filed an application for a special use permit
for the development of a new process manufacturing facility that will convert petrochemical
feedstock into a final olefin product on property that is currently zoned as Heavy Industrial (HI);
and
WHEREAS, a process manufacturing facility that will convert petrochemical feedstock
into a final olefin product is a permitted use with conditions in the HI zoning district; and
WHEREAS, one of the required conditions for the development of a process
manufacturing facility in the HI zoning district is a special use permit; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings on August 18,
2015 and September 15, 2015; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to
recommend approval of the special use permit, with the condition that a minimum of 200 feet of
vegetation along Cedar Bayou be preserved and maintained in order to provide erosion control
for the bank of Cedar Bayou; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared by the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, to be true and
correct.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby grants a
Special Use Permit to SBE Chemical Partners I LLC, for the development of a process
manufacturing facility that will convert petrochemical feedstock into a final olefin product to be
located on approximately 80 acres, at 9300 Needlepoint Road, located between Needlepoint
Road and the south side of Interstate Highway 10, legally described as Tract 9G, William
Bloodgood Survey, Abstract No. 4, Harris County, Texas. A copy of said permit is attached
hereto, marked Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby authorizes
and directs the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the Special Use Permit
incorporated herein.
Section 4: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by
the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas. ,
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmativ ote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown this the 8th day of October, 2015. 1 14
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
NACIO RAMIREZ, SR. ty Attorney
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Exhibit "A"
Special Use Permit No. 2015 -002
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, an application together with the requisite site plan for a Zoning Special Use
Permit ( "SUP "), which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all intents
and purposes, was completed by Thomas M. Suffield for and on behalf of the land owner SBE
Chemical Partners (the "Applicant ") for property at 9300 Needlepoint Road, legally described as
Tract 9, William Bloodgood Survey, Abstract No. 4, Harris County, Texas, being approximately
80.0 acres of land located between Needlepoint Road and the south side of Interstate Highway
10, and submitted to the Director of Planning and Development Services (the "Director ") on a
form prescribed by the Director; and
WHEREAS, the Director reviewed the application and prepared a staff report; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission (the "Commission ") conducted a
public hearing on the application; considered the application, the staff report, the relevant
supporting materials, and public testimony given at the public hearing; and recommended
approval to the City Council, subject to a certain additional condition; and
WHEREAS, the Commission prepared and delivered a report and recommendation to the
City Council to approve the proposed SUP subject to the condition set forth in Section 2 of this
ordinance based upon the criteria enumerated in Section 1.26 (e) of the Unified Land
Development Code ( "ULDC "); and
WHEREAS, after receiving the report of the Commission, the City Council conducted a
public hearing on the SUP application and considered the application, the staff report, the
relevant supporting materials, and public testimony given at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council thereafter made an affirmative finding that all of the
following conditions listed in Section 1.26 (d) "Approval criteria for special use permits" of the
ULDC have been met:
(1) That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and
enjoyment of adjacent property or property immediately across the street, and not
significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity in
any material way;
(2) That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of surrounding property;
(3) That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting
facilities have been or will be provided prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy;
(4) That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent
or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, light, noise and vibration prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy;
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(5) That there are sufficient landscaping, screening, setbacks and other land use
measures to ensure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property;
(6) That the proposed use is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and generally
consistent with the ULDC; and
(7) That the site plan meets the criteria set forth in Section 1.26(e) of the ULDC;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: The findings contained in the preamble hereof are declared to be true and
correct and are hereby adopted.
Section 2: A Special Use Permit for a heavy industrial use as described in Exhibit
"A" is hereby granted on property at 9300 Needlepoint Road, legally described as Tract 9,
William Bloodgood Survey, Abstract No. 4, Harris County, Texas, being approximately 80.0
acres of land located between Needlepoint Road and the south side of Interstate Highway 10,
subject to the following condition:
Preserve and maintain a minimum of 200 feet of vegetation along Cedar Bayou to
be used as a filter, buffer and provide erosion control for the bank of Cedar
Bayou.
Section 3: Nothing herein shall be construed as to authorize any other heavy
industrial use other than the uses expressly enumerated on the Applicant's application and
attached site plan.
Section 4: This SUP shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown and is subject to expiration and revocation requirements as
provided in the ULDC.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown this the 8t' day of October, 2015.
STEPHEN H. DONCARLOS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LETICIA BRYSCH, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
IGNACIO RAMIREZ, SR., City Attorney
Special Use Permit, Page 2
See appropriate checklist and fee schedule for minimum requirements for each application. *These applications use the same checklist.
Project /Subdivision Name: Raven
Project Address /Location: 9300 NeedieRgint Road. Bawoown. TX 77521
Brief Description of Protect: 100,Q00 tonnelyr Petrochcmiclll Plant, grQcessing }iipeline €g to k into olefins o ice
Legal Description & Recordinglnfo: ApRroximately 35 acres gf attached survey, warmnly decd finm Nilok Chemicals Inc
Parcel(s) Tax iD #(s): 0401680000031 Property platted: Yes / No X / Don't Know
Type (acres): Residential Commercial 35 TotalAcres: ETJ: Yes NoX
Existing Zoning Hl ff of Existing Lots # of Existing Units Current Use
Proposed Zoning SAME_# of Proposed Lots # of Proposed Units Proposed Use
Utility Provider: Water Supply City of Baytown Sanitary Facility Self
I would like to attend a meeting with the Development Review Committee (DRC) Yes X No County: Chambers Harris X
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Owner Name: Nilok Chemical c/of Evonik Corporation Email: ted.neithohnn evonik com
Address: 10200 Grogans Mill Road, Ste SDO City: The Woodlands State: iX_Zip_,
77494 Phone: ___r_ Fax:
Applicant Name: SBE Chemical Partners i LLC Email: _ iuffield slonebridgeenergy.com
Address: 24044 Cinco Village Ctr. Blvd, Ste 100 City: Katy State: iX Z1p77494
Phone: 713 805 1296 Fax: 713 364 3552
Contact Person (if different fromapplicant): Thomas Suffield Email: Address:,
City: State: Zip_ Phone:
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signing, legally suff iclellt signature ay ority ifica op (i.e. letter of authorization to apply) must be provided at the time of application.
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See appropriate checklist and fee schedule for minimum requirements for each application. *These applications use the same checklist.
Project /Subdivision Name: Raven
Project Address /Location: 9300 NeedieRgint Road. Bawoown. TX 77521
Brief Description of Protect: 100,Q00 tonnelyr Petrochcmiclll Plant, grQcessing }iipeline €g to k into olefins o ice
Legal Description & Recordinglnfo: ApRroximately 35 acres gf attached survey, warmnly decd finm Nilok Chemicals Inc
Parcel(s) Tax iD #(s): 0401680000031 Property platted: Yes / No X / Don't Know
Type (acres): Residential Commercial 35 TotalAcres: ETJ: Yes NoX
Existing Zoning Hl ff of Existing Lots # of Existing Units Current Use
Proposed Zoning SAME_# of Proposed Lots # of Proposed Units Proposed Use
Utility Provider: Water Supply City of Baytown Sanitary Facility Self
I would like to attend a meeting with the Development Review Committee (DRC) Yes X No County: Chambers Harris X
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Owner Name: Nilok Chemical c/of Evonik Corporation Email: ted.neithohnn evonik com
Address: 10200 Grogans Mill Road, Ste SDO City: The Woodlands State: iX_Zip_,
77494 Phone: ___r_ Fax:
Applicant Name: SBE Chemical Partners i LLC Email: _ iuffield slonebridgeenergy.com
Address: 24044 Cinco Village Ctr. Blvd, Ste 100 City: Katy State: iX Z1p77494
Phone: 713 805 1296 Fax: 713 364 3552
Contact Person (if different fromapplicant): Thomas Suffield Email: Address:,
City: State: Zip_ Phone:
.-Fax:
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General Information and Submittal Requirements Checklist
Carefully review the following information before submitting a zoning special use application. It is the applicant's
responsibility to defend their case before the Planning and zoning Commission ("Commission ") and theCity
Council. The Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council to approve or disapprove the proposed
special use permit based upon whether ALL of the criteria set forth below are met.
The following list of submission requirements shall be used by the applicant as a checklist in preparing a complete
zoning special use application. The City shall also use the checklist to verify the completeness of the application at
the time it is submitted. Applicants are responsible for submitting complete applications. Incomplete applications
will be rejected and returned to theapplicant.
Universal Development Application complete with all required signatures
Application Fee — $500.00
Agent Information If you are an agent and not the property owner, then you shall submit a notarized
statement from the owner naming you as agent for this zoning action or you must provide an executed
contract for sale allowing you to apply for this special use permit.
Applicant's Statement v The statement shall: list the reason(s) for requiring a zoning special use permit;
identify the existing zoning district and the current and proposed property uses; and, indicate the section(s)
of the Unified Land Development Code ( "ULDC ") that require this special use permit. Finally, the
statement shall illustrate how the applicant's request addresses the following criteria (NOTE: a special use
permit can only be granted when ALL of the following criteria are met):
This special use permit will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other
property, not significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity in any
material way.
This special use permit will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of
surrounding property.
This special use permit will ensure that adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary
supporting facilities have been or will be provided prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
This special use permit will ensure that adequate nuisance prevention measures will be taken and
maintained to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy.
This special use permit will ensure that there are sufficient landscaping, screening, setbacks and other
land use measures to ensure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property.
The proposed use is in consistent with the comprehensive plan and is generally consistent with the
purposes with the ULDC.
That the site plan meets the criteria set forth in the ULDC Section 1.26 (e), where as the planning and
zoning commission may recommend and the city council may adopt other conditions on any special
use permit application that are needed to protect the public health, safety and welfare, including butnot
limited to, hours of operation and additional landscape or parking requirements.
By signing below I acknowledge that I have reviewed the General Information and Submittal Requirements
Checklist and have included the required submittal items and reviewed them for completeness and accuracy.
7:2012015
Applicant(s) Signature Date
513E Chemical Partners I LLC by: 'Thomas M. Suffield
Applicant(s) Printed Name
Version: 41412013
WRITTEN CONSENT
OF THE SOLE MANAGER OF
SBE CHEMICAL PARTNERS I LLC
July 20, 2015
The undersigned, being the sole manager (the "Managee) of SBE Chemical Partners I
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Company "), does hereby consent to the
adoption of the following resolutions to the same extent and to have the same force and effect as
if adopted at a formal meeting of the Manager of the Company.
WHEREAS, the Company desires to develop, construct and operate a 100,000 tonne per
year Ohcfins production facility in Baytown, Texas (the "Project "), and has the support of Evonik
Corporation, an AIabama corporation ( "Evonik "), and Nilok Chemicals, Inc., a New York
corporation and subsidiary of Evonik ( "Nilole );
WHEREAS, Nilok is the record owner of certain property where the Project is to be
located, more specifically described in the Warranty Deed attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
"Property" };
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Project, and with the support of Nilok and Evonik, the
Company desires to submit certain applications to the City of Baytown, Texas (the "City"),
including a Pre - Application Request, a Zoning Special Use Universal Development Application,
a Commercial Permit Application, a Stormwater Permit Application, an Application for Tax
Abatement and such other applications as Nilok, Evonik or the Company may be required to
submit to the City from time to time in connection with the Company's zoning and development
of the Property for the purposes of the Project (collectively, the "Applications'),
WHEREAS, the Manager has reviewed the Applications, and the Company desires to
designate Thomas M. Suffield as the Company's representative to the City with respect to the
Applications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that after careful consideration of the facts
and circumstances, the Manager hereby designates and appoints Thomas M. Suffield as the
Company's representative with respect to the Applications, with the power to execute such
Applications and to submit to and to defend and discuss such Applications with the City on the
Company's behalf; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that any action previously taken by or on behalf of the
Company which is contemplated by, and in furtherance of, the foregoing resolutions be, and
hereby is, ratified, approved, confirmed and adopted, in all respects, as an action by the
Company.
[Signature rage Follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Written Consent effective
as of the date set forth above.
MANAGER:
SBE CHEMICAL INVESTORS I LLC
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WRITTTEN CONSENTOFT11B SOLE MANAGER OF
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Project Raven
City of Baytown - Development Application
"Zoning Special Use
SBE Chemical Partners I LLC (SBE), along with the support of Evonik Corporation and Nilok
Chemicals, Inc., is pleased to submit this Universal Development Application and Zoning
Special Use request to the City of Baytown for consideration of our proposed redevelopment of
approximately 50 acres of the Nilok Chemicals Inc. ( Nilok) Carbon Black facility, located at 4300
Needlepoint Road in Baytown, Texas. SBE's project (Raven) is preparing to construct a new
process manufacturing facility that will convert petrochemical feedstock into a final Olefin
product for delivery to neighboring facilities and processors. This will involve the construction
of an approximate 50 acre manufacturing facility on the old Carbon Black property and thus
require a Zoning Special Use Permit. The following document addresses those criteria outlined
in the City of Baytown's "Zoning Special Use application.
Current and Proposed Use
Evonik Corporation, through Nilok, acquired the former Carbon Black facility in 2013. There
are currently no active industrial operations occurring on the property as production ceased in
2002 and all buildings were demolished in 2014 (Figure 1). Long -term site maintenance is
ongoing at the facility. The current property consists of a decommissioned Carbon Black plant
that includes surface and subsurface components including: hard top parking lots, building
foundations, equipment foundations, process plant foundations, active storm water
management ponds, utility connections, site roads, switch rack and some effective green space.
The site is currently zoned Heavy Industrial (HI) use by the City of Baytown.
The property consists of five tracts, totaling 315 acres. The main former plant area is 105 acres
and is bounded by Needlepoint Road, Southern Pacific Railroad, Interstate Highway 10 and
Cedar Bayou on the south, west, north and east, respectively. Raven will utilize only 50 acres of
the 105 acre parcel, along with another 10 -20 temporary acres for construction laydown and
additional access.
The former plant area was originally developed as a Carbon Black plant in the early 1950s.
Raven is proposing to re- develop this area to bring in, via pipeline, approximately 110,000
tonnes /year of feedstock and process it into approximately 100,000 tonnes /year of olefin and
approximately 8,000 tonnes /year of hydrocarbon liquids. The plant will receive its
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feedstock via pipeline and through a relatively low heat and pressure conversion process
utilizing proprietary catalysts, convert the feedstock to a specified olefin and the above
mentioned hydrocarbon liquids. Raven will supply the resultant olefin and hydrocarbon
liquids to its customers via pipeline, rail and truck transport.
Criteria Evaluation
Raven requests a special use permit as outlined in Section 1,26(e)(4)(5) and Section 1.26.5 of the
City of Baytown's Unified Land Development Code. A special permit is required for all
industrial uses regardless of zoning; in addition, to activities associated with oil or gas
operations. As part of the Applicant's Statement above, Raven provides the following
information to address Zoning Special Use Criteria:
1. 77tis special use permit will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other
properhj, not sig iflcantly diminish or impair property values within the intitiediate vicinity in any
material way. The site is currently zoned Heavy Industrial and, although not currently
operational, it was an operating industrial facility from the 1950s until the early 2000s.
Raven is proposing to re- develop approximately 15% of the site and construct their
manufacturing facility on 50 acres with the physical location of the facility meeting all
current zoning setback requirements (Figure 2). In addition, as the selected re- development
location is currently surrounded by land owned by Nilok zoned as Heavy Industrial or
General Commercial property, redevelopment should not be injurious to the use and
enjoyment of the surrounding properties.
2. This special use penuit will not hapede the aonnal and orderly development and improvement of the
surrounding property. Issuance of the special use permit to Raven will not impede the area or
adjacent properties, as the re- development property is currently zoned Heavy Industrial.
The site is bordered by Needlepoint Road to the south, 1-10 on the north, the Cedar Bayou
watershed to the east, Southern Pacific Railroad and a Utility Line to the west along with
land zoned Light Industrial or General Commercial development. For this reason, the
proposed development and operation of this facility will not impede the normal
development of the surrounding properties.
3. 77iis special use permit will ensure that adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and otter necessary
supporting facilities have been or will be provided prior to the ismance of a certificate of occupancy.
Raven is in the process of working with the City of Baytown and Harris County to address
utilities, access roads, draining and other necessary support services. Raven has received
information indicating that water for domestic consumption, electric power, natural gas and
telecommunication are all available at quantities sufficient for Raven's operations without
any negative impact on other users in the area. Raven is evaluating the city's ability to
supply necessary services and designing supplemental systems where the city will not be
able to meet demand and is currently planning on providing its own waste water treatment
facility and firewater needs. Raven is currently evaluating all utility requirements and
developing plans to ensure that adequate services will be available prior to construction.
Reuse of existing access roads and facilities will be used where applicable and Raven
currently does not expect that any new access roads from I -10 or Needlepoint Road are
required as there are ample current access roads.
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4. 77rds special use permit will ensure that adequate nuisance prevention measures will be taken and
iaintained to prevent or control offensive odor, firnres, dust, noise and vibration prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy, The facility will be permitted through the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality's Air Permitting Divisions prior to beginning construction activities.
This will ensure that all regulatory steps are taken to demonstrate to the City of Baytown
that adequate prevention measures will be implemented. Raven will ensure that adequate
nuisance prevention measures will be taken and maintained during site operation to
prevent or control offensive odors, fumes, dust, noise and vibration. In addition, the re-
development will be set back 300 feet from any public right-of-way and 100 feet from the
nearest property boundary to comply with city ordinances.
5. 77ris speeial use permit will ensure that there are sufficient landscaping, screening, setbacks mid other
land use measures to ensure harniony and compatibility with adjacent property. The re-
development of the site will be 300 feet from any public right -of -way and 100 feet from the
nearest property boundary (Figure 2). The adjacent properties are currently zoned for
Heavy industrial, Light Industrial or General Commercial use. In addition, properties on
the north, east and south will have sufficient woody vegetation to act as a screen from
roadways while the portion of the facility bordering the railroad will be visible. The light
industrial area to the west could have future tenants and Raven's operations would be
visible from that Iocation. Raven will work with the City of Baytown to ensure that these
natural screenings meet the requirements for construction.
6. 77re proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan mid is generally consistent with the
purposes with the ULDC. The Raven re- development project is consistent with the currently
zoned Heavy Industrial use for the property at 9300 Needlepoint Road. The facility
proposed is similar to other industry in the immediate area in that it is producing Olefins to
support petrochemical facilities in the vicinity.
7. 77iat the site plan meets the criteria set forth in the ULDC Section 1.26 (e), where as the planning
and zoning conmussion may recommend and the city council may adopt other conditions on any
special use permit application that are needed to protect the public health, safety and welfare,
including but trot hmited to, hours of operation arid additiotial landscape or parking requirements.
Raven understands that the City of Baytown planning and zoning commission may
recommend and the city council may adopt other conditions on this special use permit.
Raven is working with the planning and zoning commission to ensure that its facility will
meet all of the requirements as established under the special zoning use permit.
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We Iook forward to presenting the project for review at the next convening of city planning and
zoning. Should anyone have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at via email at
tsufficld@stonebridgeEnergy.com or vial telephone at (713) 805 -1296. Your consideration is
valued and appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Thomas M. Suffield
SBE Chemical Partners I LLC
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INDUSTRIES
July 20, 2015
Nllok Chemkcals, Inc.
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Re: Pre - Application Request, Zoning Special Use Universal Development
Application, Commercial Permit Application, Stormwater Permit
Application and Application for Tax Abatement (the "Applications").
To Whom it May Concern:
Nilok Chemicals, Inc. (" N11ok') is the record owner of certain property more fully
described in the Warranty Deed attached hereto (the "Property) on which SBE
Chemical Partners I LLC ( "Chemical Partners ") desires to develop, construct and
operate a 100,000 tonne per year Olefins production facility (the "Project "). In
connection with this Project, on behalf of Nilok, I hereby authorize Chemical
Partners and its designated representatives, including Thomas M. Suffield, to
prepare, sign and submit to the City of Baytown and any appropriate
commissions, counsels or subdivisions thereof the Applications described above
necessary for the initiation or completion of the Project and such other
applications as Chemical Partners may be required to submit to the City of
Baytown from time to time in connection with the Project related to the zoning
and development of the Property. On behalf of Nilok, I hereby also authorize
Chemical Partners and its designated representatives to defend and discuss such
Applications with the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Counsel, Mayor's
Office and any other applicable commission, counsel, department or division of
the City of Baytown that has jurisdiction over the Project. Should you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ted Pettijohn of Evonik Corporation,
Nilok's parent company, at 281 - 465 -2601.
Sincerely
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John Rolando
President, Nilok Chemicals, Inc.
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INDUSTRIES
STATE of Newjersey
COUNTY of Passaic
This instrument was acknowledged before me on July 20, 2015, by john
Rolando of Nilok Chemicals, Inc., a New York corporation, on behalf of said
entity.
Name: Patricia Malcolm
Notary Public In and for the State of New Jersey:
My Commission Expires: February 11. 2020
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DUPLICATE RECEIPT
CITY OF BAYTOWN
REM BY: BKV
PAYOR: THOMAS SUFFIELD
TODAY'S DATE: 07/23/15
REGISTER DATE: 07/23/15
DESCRIPTION
CUST ID:PL15070016
1Z_SUP
TEXAS
B3000004576
TIME: 10:02
AMOUNT
$500.00
TOTAL DUE: $500.00
TENDERED: $500.00
CHANG E : $.00
CREDIT CARD: $500.00
REF NUM: COBBLD000294699