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little as 5%. I. Co~missioner suggested a Johnson that retained. second appraisor be I I I I I I I Motion by Commissioner Johnson directing City Staff to request Council approval to the hiring of an independent consulting appraisor to address Stem (f) of Standards for Consideration regarding affects to property values adjacent to the landfill. Commissioner Deemer seconds the motion for further discussion. Further Discussion: Commissioner Kennen stated that he feels there is an obvious decrease in property values adjacent to a landfill and a second appraisal is a waste of time and staff. Commissioner Johnson stated that he has a problem believing Mr. Bjorklund's comments that a reduction in noise level at the landfill will result in insignificant property devaluation. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that even if property values only go down by a negligible amount but take longer to sell -- it is a loss~ Commissioner Hendriksen further commented that he does not need a second appraisal to form this opinion but he is not opposed to a second appraisal. Commissioner Deemer brought out the point of the properties being any further decreased than they already are by the proposed expansion. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that the additional time period, 18 years, would be detrimental. Commissioner Deemer stated that he built some of the homes in that area and commented on the naivety of people buying in that area and saying they didn't know the landfill was there. Commissioner Deemer stated the property values are already decreased because of what is there; it will not go away; further expansion is not going to change it. Commissioner Deemer stated that the public hearing minutes say the expansions will be complete in 8 years; this is on paper and we can hold Waste Management to it. Commissioner Deemer added that currently, Waste Management could keep operating for another 25 years if the lawsuit is never settled. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Commissioners Zimmerman, Deemer, Johnson, Hendriksen and LaDue. Voting No: Cormissioner Kennen Abstain: Chairman Peterson (Commissioner Kennen stated his reason for a 'no' vote as he doesn't feel a second appraisal has any relevance on what information he needs) The Commission proceeded to review the Criteria for Approval. a) That the establishment, amintenance or operation will not be deterimental to or endanger the public health, safety or general welfare and is not contrary to established standards, regulations or ordinances of other governmental agencies. No Commission convn~ ent. That each structure or improvement is so designed and constructed that it is not unsightly, undesirable or obnoxious in appearance and that it will not hinder the P & Z/July 3, 1984 Page 9 of 19