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Background= <br /> <br /> WMMI CUP REQUEST FOR <br />YARD WASTE COMPOST FACILITY <br />Merland Otto and Bill Goodrich <br /> <br />CASZ #4 <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 />On September 10, 1990, the City Council reviewed the proposal of <br />WMMI and after discussion voted to table this case until the <br />September 25, 1990 meeting so that the City Attorney could review <br />the Planning and Zoning Commission's findings. <br /> <br />On September 25, 1990, WMMI stated that they wished to amend their <br />CUP application relocating the facility wholly within Site P and <br />reducing the requested capacity from 23,200 tons to 10,000 tons. <br /> <br />For your information, the following items are enclosed: <br /> <br />1) <br />2) <br />3) <br />4) <br /> <br />6) <br />7) <br /> <br />Site location map/revised proposal dated 10/16/90. <br />Application of WMMI. <br />Minutes of public hearing. <br />P&Z Findings of Fact. <br />P&Z Draft Conditi0naI Use Permit. <br />Proposed Findings of Fact <br />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 /> <br /> <br />