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! ! I I I I I ! I I I I I I I i! 3) That the use will not be hazardous to existing or future neighborhood uses. 4) That the use will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 5) That the use will involve uses, activities, processes, materials, and equipment and conditions of operation that may be detrimental to any persons, property or general weffare by reason of excessive production of fumes or odors. 6) That the facility is not considered a hazardous waste generator. 7) That a groundwater monitoring system is in place on the site. 8) That surface water run-off is proposed to be contained on the site. 9) That the biofilter may create an odor problem in the area if it is not functioning properly. 10) That the outside storage of tree prunings may create a problem with rodents and a visual problem for future neighboring uses. 11) That without adequate access to internal records, testing results and contracts, the City will not be able to adequately monitor for contaminants and CUP violations. 12) That delivery vehicles may create a litter or pollution problem if loads are not covered. 13) That in the event of a power failure, odor may become a problem due to the loss of negative pressure in the building. Mr. Otter explained that in the event of a power failure, the doors would be closed, therefore, odor should not be a problem. 14) That leachate from the compost piles and plant operations could create a groundwater hazard if not handled properly. Mr. Otter explained that this site has a very sophisticated groundwater detection system already in place. There is a monitor for the sludge also. All surface water will be channeled t6 a sedimentation basin. He stated they are adequately covered in this regard. Mr. Hagenah inquired who would be the main customer for the compost facility. Mr. Otter explained it would be mostly food establishments, restaurants, hotels, etc. Mr. Hagenah inquired about the finished product. Mr. Nailer stated that the landfill has the capability of using the compost itself; however, that is not .really the plan. The finished product will be a high quality product because it is made up of mostly food. The end product will be sold to landscapers, nurseries, etc. He stated they would be making about 100,000 cubic yards a year into compost. Mr. Hagenah inquired about the type of trucks used. Mr. Otter replied that the majority of the tonnage will be transported in Waste Management typical packer trucks which will have rubber tail gates to prevent leakage. There will be no City Council/December 14, 1993 Page 8 of 15