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WM/~I CUP REQUEST FOR <br />YARD WASTE COMPOST FACILITY <br /> By= Merland Otto <br /> <br />CASE <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />On January 16, 1990, WMMI applied for a CUP for a Class I-yard <br />waste composting facility located on S27,T32N,R25N (part of Site <br />,,p,,). The proposal is for an annual capacity of 23,200 tons on a <br />site of approximately 33.4 acres. A public hearing was held <br />February 6, 1990 for which surrounding property owners were <br />notified. On February 6, 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission <br />tabled action on the proposal until such time that development <br />limitations on Site P were lifted by Metropolitan Council for the <br />proposed use. <br /> <br />On March 22, 1990, Metropolitan Council lifted development <br />restrictions by resolution for this proposed use. The applicant <br />has reactivated their proposal and requests that P and Z consider <br />their proposal. <br /> <br />On September 4, 1990 the Planning and Zoning Commission adopted <br />Findings of Fact and recommended approval of the CUP with a draft <br />conditional use permit. . <br /> <br />For your information, the following items are enclosed: <br /> <br />l) <br />2) <br />3) <br />4) <br />5) <br />6) <br /> <br />Site location map/proposal. <br />Application. of WMMI. <br />Minutes of public hearing. <br />Resolution 90-02-48. <br />P&Z Findings of Fact. <br />P&Z Draft Conditional Use Permit. <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />The item of greatest concern is the potential for odor and <br />subsequent complaints by residents. In a recent article, the <br />Hennepin County compost facility in Hassan Township allegedly <br />produced odors up to 2.5 miles away. I have since spoken with Mr. <br />Ted Hoffman, site manager of the Hennepin County Compost Facility <br />in Hassan Township. He indicated that they discontinued receiving <br />yard waste effective June 1, 1990 and are trying to move the <br />remainder of the compost material (approximately 5000 CY). They <br />ran into continual problems particularly due to receiving material <br />in plastic bags (both degradable and nondegradable) and odor <br />problems. The County has since opted to require conununities to <br />provide for their own composting needs or to landspread. Of <br />particular importance relative to odor control was to achieve the <br />proper mix of grass clippings to leaves. <br /> <br /> <br />