Resolution - #93-12-285 Draft - 12/14/1993

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I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) 31) Automatic control of the aeration blowers is obtained by means of thermocouples permanently mounted in the bay wails. Data is fed to a programmable micro- processor which tums the blowers on and off. This system also maintains and records temperature data for operation control purposes. Two IPS agitators will be used to process the material approximately once per day in each bay. Material will remain in the bays for approximately 17 to 21 days. Finished material will be removed once daily from each bay, it will be stored outside on an asphalt paved area. The product storage area is sized to allow for six months of storage to enable the material to be stored through the winter months. That IPS has stated that they plan to use a portion of the compost material as soil enhancement for landfill borrow areas or soil enrichment for completed portions of the property owned by Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. has estimated that it could use all of the compost produced by the IPS facility for a minimum of 4.5 years. That IPS has stated that tree prunings will be stored up to approximately 5,000 cubic yards of volume and then chipped with a wood chipper or chipped more often if appropriate. That surface water run-off will be diverted to low areas within the Site and IPS has stated that the existing low areas are large enough to accommodate spring snow melt. IPS has provided a grading plan with its submittal of November 24, 1993. That IPS has stated that site access roads will be constructed. Access roads will be constructed on the interior of the site. ~: That IPS stated that the facility will be secured with welded wire fence and gate already existing on the site. " That no other conditional use permits for enclosed compost facilities have been issued in the City. That IPS has indicated that outdoor compost storage will occur on a hard surface pad of approximately 29,760 square feet. That the average sidewall height of the proposed building will exceed 20 feet. That the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or to the public welfare. That the proposed use will not adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of any surrounding property. That the proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and such use will not change the essential character of that area. That the proposed use will/will not be disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. Page 3 of 4 Findings of Fact # /09