Agenda - Council - 03/23/1982 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - 10- criteria for expans'ion of existing landfills. Based on input from the public at an informational meeting held in April 1981, two additional sites were identified, including the Bunker Hills site. Each site was characterized with respect to residential development, soils, parks, surface water, agriculture and other pertinent factors. Reduction in the number of sites to the complement specified by the WMA was accomplished by Anoka County Board action, based on the recommendations and deliberations of the county's Health Board and Environmental Services Committee. The Bunker Hills site compares favorably with other potential sites identified in the county's siting process. CONCLUSIONS The proposed Coon Rapids/Andover site is generally compatible with surrounding land uses. The site would be a temporary nonconforming use within a designated regional park. 2. The site is not expected to represent a conflict with existing or future development patterns in nearby areas. Soils on the site are highly permeable and do not protect surficial ground- water. Lower aquifers are believed to be artesian and may also be pro- tected by a confining bedrock formation. The system of dou§le liners and collection systems, as proposed by the county, would lessen risk to the surficial and upper drift aquifers. 4. Use of the site is not in conflict with Council policies for agricultural preservation and protection of natural resources. 5. Access to the site is excellent. No roadway upgrading is needed. 6. The site is within a feasible hauling distance from potential waste generation sources. 7. The site was satisfactorily evaluated in light of the quality of other potential sites. SA268A 3/5/82