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,I I I I I I I I I I Background: WMMI CUP REQUEST FOR YARD WASTE COMPOST FACILITY By: Merland Otto and Bill Goodrich CASE On January 16, 1990, WMMI applied for a CUP for a Class I yard waste composting facility located on S27,T32N,R25N (part of Site "P"). The proposal_is for an annual capacity of 23,200 tons on a site of approximately 33.4 acres. A public hearing was held February 6, 1990 for which surrounding property owners were notified. On February 6, 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled action on the proposal until such time that development limitations on Site P were lifted by Metropolitan Council for the proposed use. On March 22, 1990, Metropolitan Council lifted development restrictions by resolution for this proposed use. The applicant has reactivated their proposal and requests that P and Z consider their proposal. On September 4, 1990 the Planning and Zoning Commission adopted Findings of Fact and-recommended approval of the CUP with a draft conditional use permit. On September 10, 1990, the City Council reviewed the proposal of WMMI and after discussion voted to table this case until the September 25, 1990 meeting so that the City Attorney could review the Planning and Zoning Commission's findings. For your information, the following items are enclosed: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 7) Site location map/proposal. Application of WMMI. Minutes of public hearing. Resolution 90-02-48. P&Z Findings of Fact. P&Z Draft Conditional Use Permit. Proposed Findings of Fact I I I I I observations: The item of greatest concern is the potential for odor and subsequent complaints by residents. In a recent article, the Hennepin County compost facility in Hassan Township allegedly produced odors up to 2.5 miles away. I have since spoken with Mr. Ted Hoffman, site manager of the Hennepin County Compost Facility in Hassan Township. He indicated that they discontinued receiving yard waste effective June 1, 1990 and are trying to move the remainder of the compost material (approximately 5000 CY). They ran into continual problems particularly due to receiving material in plastic bags (both degradable and nondegradable) and odor problems. The County has since opted to require communities to provide for their own composting needs or to landspread. Of particular importance relative to odor control was to achieve the proper mix of grass clippings to leaves.