5.3. & 5.4. PCSR 06-09-2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

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• - The potential for contamination of groundwater discharging to the Rice Lake/Tibbits Brook wetland complex due to the development of the SDA is remote. A hydrogeologic investigation performed by the MPCA as part of the EIS determined that only a very small portion of groundwater from the SDA can move to discharge at the Rice Lake/Tibbits Brook wetland complex. One or more monitoring wells will be situated between the SDA and the complex to provide for early detection of any releases. - No wetlands that would require mitigation under the Wetland Conservation Act will be impacted. A small (<1 acre) wetland is located in the southwest corner of the site adjacent to the abandoned railroad bed. No impacts are proposed to this wetland. This wetland has not been formally delineated. If necessary, prior to obtaining any construction permits the wetland will be delineated to formally establish the boundary and the grading plan adjusted if necessary. - Oak Wilt Prevention. As a method to prevent oak wilt, ERL will not conduct any tree removal operations at the landfill property between April 15 and July 15 each year. In addition, oak stumps will be removed prior to April 15 each year. When removing trees and stumps, ERL will prevent damage to remaining trees. (7) Will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city. The Elk River Landfill has in place an approved Conditional Use Permit (April 21, 2008) and Solid Waste Facility License Agreement. With development of the SDA, the Landfill will continue to • operate as it has in the past, in accordance with City requirements. Construction of the SDA will require other state, county, and local permits and approvals. Permits and approvals from the MPCA include modification of the Solid Waste Disposal Facility permit, NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction, modification of the NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Industrial Activity, and amendment of the Title V Air Permit, and a Certificate of Need (CON) for development of the entire SDA. A CON has already been issued for a portion of the SDA capacity. The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Industrial Discharge Permit will require modification as well as the ERL's Sherburne County Solid Waste License will require modification. Site and building plans will be subject to zoning, building and other code requirements. • Elk River Landfill SDA ~ •~BOneStrOa ~Wend< Section 4-li Land Use Application .~..,~..,,.o.,,.