HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-24-2008-6cORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 24, 2008
Action Agenda
Item No. ~~ - G -
SUBJECT: Adoption of Final Technical and Community-Specific Criteria in the Transfer
Station Siting Process
DEPARTMENT: County Manager's Office PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
Solid Waste Department
ATTACHMENT(S): (Und.er Separate Cover)
1. Technical Criteria -
Olver, Inc. Recommendation
2. Community-Specific Criteria -
Olver, Inc. Recommendation
3. Updated Process Timeline
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Laura Blackmon, County Manager, 245-2306
Gwen Harvey, Assistant Manager, 245-2307
Gayle Wilson, Solid Waste Director, 968-2285
PURPOSE: To request formal approval of Technical and Community-Specific Criteria as
recommended by, Olver, Inc., based upon public comment received and direction provided by
the BOCC during the Transfer Station Siting work session on June 16, 2008.
BACKGROUND: At its work session on June 16, the BOCC received presentations from Olver,
Inc., received and considered public comment, and reached informal agreement on
modifications to the recommended Technical and Community-Specific Criteria that will define
the Transfer Station Siting process. The BOCC directed consultants and staff to return the final
criteria, as modified, for review and formal approval at its regular meeting on June 24. Olver,
Inc. will be responsible for applying the Final Exclusionary, Technical, and Community-Specific
Criteria during active field exploration, starting this summer, for qualifying sites.
Attachments # 1 and # 2 are the Final Recommended Criteria as drafted by Olver, Inc.
Attachment #3 is an update of the siting process timeline.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with the BOCC discussion
and formal adoption of final. Technical or Community-Specific Criteria to apply in the
identification and evaluation of potential Transfer Station sites within Orange County. There will
likely be substantial costs to the County (Solid Waste Enterprise Fund) in the overall design and
development of the proposed site and the permitting and construction of the actual facility and
any ancillary features.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board:
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A. Adopt the Final Technical and Community-Specific Criteria in the Transfer Station Siting
Process; and
B. Authorize Olver, Inc. to proceed with application of the screening criteria and weighing
factors and the ranking of potential candidate sites>
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1. CENTRAL LOCATION TO COLLECTION ROUTES` Very Important 10
,Consideration: To maximize waste collection efficiency; transfer stations should be located centrally fo waste collection Sife with shortest road mile distance from the centroid will be ranked
roufesr As a rule of thumb in urban and suburban areas, transfer statons should be no more than 12~ miles ..highest: Distance will be measured using most directroute to
away from the end of all collection routes.. Beydnd that distance, collection routes might need fo be altered fo proposed site. Route may be comprised of interstates,highways,
....enable refuse to tie collected and deposited at the transfer station within ohe operating shift ;major arterials, and street or roadway connectors.
'Definition: Road mile distance measured from proposed site to waste generation centroid - 2025 Mean Center
(weighted by population and employment).
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2:` ACCESS TO MAJORTRANSPORTATIONRQUTES Very Important 10
Consideration: -The transfer station should have direct and convenient access to truck routes, major arterials, and highways:. .. Site with mostdirecf or conuenientaccess to truck routes; major
Access to tail would also afford additional transfer and disposal flexibility in the future: If is preferable to 'arterials, antl highways will be ranked highest. Street or roadway
avoid routing collection and transfer vehicle traffic Through residential subdivisioh areasbecause traffic connectors must accommodate through Traffic with tfie following
generated by transfer stations confnbutes to congestion; increases risk to pedesfdans; increases air functional requirements: Parking;- restricted (no parking on road);
emissions, .noise, and wear on roads; and might contribute tolitfer problems. Major Intersections -traffic signals ~ cross streetstops; Posted
',Speed Limit- 35-45 MPH; and Truck Traffic- unrestricted. Potential
'Definition: Direct or convenient access to buck routes; major arterials, highways, andlor potential rail or ihtermodel rail access willbe used to further differentiate site rankings (i.e~; ten
access. Major truck rcutes, arterials, and highways will be defined as 15-501, NC 54, NC 86 (excluding NC '.additional points will be added to the."total score" of any site with rail
86 north of Hillsborough); US 70, I-40, or I-85. access):
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3. PARCEL SIZE AND AVAILABILITY Very Important 10
Consideration: The area required for specific transfer stations vales significantly, depending on the volume of waste to be Single parcel, freely offered, sites will be ranked highest.
transferred, rates at which waste wiD be delivered, the functions fo be carved out atthe site, and the types of
customers the facility is intended to serve: Locafing a site of sufficierif size is critical to operating efficiencies`
and minimizing impacts on the surrounding community.
Definifion: The minimum site size to lie initially considered will be 25 acres as established under the Exclusionary
Criteria Co-location sites with other municipal facilities or operations of less Phan 25 acres will he considered
provided that transportation access, buffers, and preliminary transferstatioh layout and roadway
configurations demonstrate the adequacy of a smaller site.
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4.` SUFFICIENT SPACE FOR ON~SITE ROADWAYS, QUEUING, AND PARKING Important 5
Consideration: Transfer stations typically have on-site roadways to move vehicles around various parts of the transfer site: The site that /arils itself to the most efficient design in terms of
,Waste collection trucks can be up to 40 feet long: Transfer trailers that move waste to a disposal facility are safety,r roadway geometry, and layout will be ranked highest
typically 50 to 70 feet long: Tfiese vehicles need wide roadways with gradual slopes and curves to 'Roadway widths; maximum slopes, number of lanes, fuming radius,
maneuver efficiently and safely. Also, the site will need space for parking transfer vehicles and to allow ' and traffic flow pattern will be considered.
incoming and outgoing traffic to form lines without backing up onto public roads:
'Definition: On-site roadways and marieuvedhg areas will meet the fallowing minimum requirements: down slope vehicle
ramps must beiess than 10%; upward sloped ramps must be less than 6%; roadway widths for collection.
..vehicle and transfer vehicle traffic must be 24 feet; inbound and outbound collection vehicle queuing (in trout
of scale) must accommodate 4 vehicles with provisions for a double stack using bypass or outbound lanes
(i.e., stage 8 inbound collection vehicles); queuing for 4 transfer vehicles including trailers positioned under
load-out (toppers; staff parking for 5 vehicles plus 2 visitors; and trailer storage for 4 to 6 units.
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5. TRUCK AND TRAFFIC COMPATIBILITY i
Consideration: Transfer stations often receive surges of traffic when collectionvehicles have finished theirroutes. Transfer
station traffic varies locallybut fends fo peak twice a day. The first peak is often near the middle of the day.
or shift, and the second of the end of the day or shift. Therefore; the best sites for transfer sfafions are
located away tram areas that have midday trafficpeaks and/or school bus, pedestrian, and bicycles traffic.
Definition: Compatibility of projected transfer station traffic volume and vehicle types with existing traffic mix and flow
patterns in the immediate area of the site: Priority bicycle transportation routes as defined in the Orange
County Comprehensive Plan will also be included in the evaluation of traffic compatibility.
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6. ABILITY FOR EXPANSIDN
Consideration: When selecting a site, consider the potential for subsequent increase in tfie daily ionriage of waste that the
facility will be required to manage, or added processing capabilifies for recycling. and diversion. It is often
less expensive to expand an existing transfer station than to develop a new site due to the ability to use
existing operations staff, utility connection, traffic control systems, office space, andbuildings.
Definition: Adaptability of proposed transfer station site layout (transfer building and on-site roadways) to accommodate
future expansion or changes in waste transfer and processing:
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Sites with street or roadway connector access that do not currently or
are'notprojected inthe future o exhibit significant midday traffic
peaks or ignificaht traffic compatibility conflicts with school bus,
pedestrian; or bicycles traffic shall be ranked highest, Land use and
development within one fialf mile radius hf proposed site will he used
to assess potential compatibility issues related to connector streets
and roads.
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A site that is the most adaptable with respect to expansion of the
transfer building with concurrent use of buffers, roadways; parking
areas, scale facilities, and other required site improvements will he
ranked the highest
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7. SPACE FOR RECYCLING, COMPOSTING, AND PUBLIC EDUCATIDN Important 5
Consideration: A transfer sfafion could be sited in areas also conducive to recycling or composting activities. Many transfer A site with the largest available undeveloped footprint (acres) riot
stations are designed to enable residents and businesses to drop off recyclables andyard waste in addition including a minimum 100-foot buffer around the perimeter of thesife
fo trash. Some transfer stations incorporate education centers or interpretive trailsfocusing on waste and dedicated transfer station area (station, roadways; parking areas,
prevention,: These types of facilities offer increased utility to the community. scale facilities, and other required site improvements for transfer
operations) will betanked the highest
Definition: Availability ofundeveloped on-site area to accommodate future expansion or changes including additional
waste handling; transfer; processing, and/or administrative support functions.
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8. BUFFER SPACE Very Important 10
:Consideration: To mitigate the impact on the surrounding community, a transfer sfafion should be located in an area that A site that provides the mast buffer width in terms of wooded area or
provides separation from sensitive adjoining land uses and/or residences. Buffers canoe natural or ofhernatural screening feature(s) (i.e:; streams, hills; etc.) around the
constructed and can take many forms, including open spaces, fences, sound walls, trees, herms, and perimeter of the. property will be ranked the highest.
landscaping.
'Definition:. Presence of natural areas, trees, topographic relief, or other features that provide separation from adjoining
land use or residences.
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9. GENTLY SLOPING TOPOGRAPHY Important 5
Consideration: Transfer stations often are multi-level buildings that need fo have vehicle access at several levels. A site that has a moderate naturally sloping Topography in the range
Completely flat sites need ramps or bodges constructed to allow vehicle access to upper levels (or areas of 4°I° to 6°/° (from the back of transfer building) will be ranked the
excavated to allow access toiower levels). Sites with moderately sloping terrain can use topography to their highest
adva~fage, allowing access fo the: upper levels from the higher parts of Elie natural terrain and access to
lower levels from the lowerparts. Sites with steep slopes might require,extra costs associated with
earfhmoving and retaining walls.
Definition: Moderately sloping Terrain far access fo the upperlevel of the transfer station (lipping floor) from higher
natural elevatiehsand access fo lower level of the transfer station (transfer drive-through) from lower natural
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Consideration: Transfer stations generally require electricity to operate equipment, such as ventilation fans; lighting, wafer A site that has electrical, water and sewer service of sufficient
.for facility cleaning, restrooms, and drinking;' and sanitary sewer systems for wastewater disposal: Some capacity for transfer operations within the immediate vicinity (1000
transfer stations use wells for water supply, and some, especialty in more rural settings, use septic systems feet of the site) will be ranked the highest Five additional points will
or Duck their wastewater for off-site treatrnent. fie added to the "total scare" of any site with wafer and sewer service
(e.g., within 1000 feet of the site).
Definition: Avaiiability of electrical, water, and sewer service at the site..''
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11. ZONINGDESIGNATIONSAN0 REQUIREMENTS Important 5
Considerafion: The County has adapted a Zoning Ordinance in order fo protect and promote the health, safety, and general Sites will be ranked in accordance with the following hierarchy: A site
welfare of the. County and its residenfs. The Zoning Ordinance regulates and restricts uses of land within the 'that is located within the Orange County Planning jurisdiction,
County, including such things as the height, size of buildings, and other sfmctures; the percentage of a lot excluding the Rural Buffer portion of the Joint Planning Area and
that may be occupied; the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces; the density of populations; and the excluding the Transition area, will be ranked the highest followed
location of Govemmenfal Facilities such as aCounty-owned Transfer Sfafion. If the selected Transfer station respectively by sites located in fhe Rural Buffer, Transition, ETJ, with
site is not located within ari area That is within the County's exclusive planning jurisdiction then other units of those sites located within a municipality ranked the lowest.
government may: be involved iri the permitting and approval of the proposed transfer station site.
Definifon: A Trahsferstation cah be located in all Zoning Distracts in the exclusive planning jurisdiction of the County
where Governmental Facilities and Office Buildings are permitted pursuant to Article 4.3 Permitted Use Table
(Line P24) of the County's Zoning Ordinance, including those areas of the Rural Buffer not located in
protected watershed critical areas and including ahywhere in any of the EDDs where Govemmenfal Facilities
aril Office Buildings are permitted pursuant to the Permitted Use Tables contained within the EDD Manuals,
subject to all Sife Plan requirements contained within Article 14 of the Zoning Ordinance, EDD Manual
requirements, permits and approval processes, as applicable.
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12. CARBON FOOTPRINT Important 5
Consideration: Refuse trucks provide an invaluable service, improving the quality of life as they haul away thousands of The site with the lowest environmental impact will be ranked the
pounds of garbage every day. However, the refuse trucks also contribute to air and noise pollution. Nearly 'highest. Environmental impact will be assessed on the basis of
99 percent of these vehicles run on diesel fuel, and the emissions from these diesel engines contain 'carbon dioxide emissions (megagrams per year) from collection
parficulate matter, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,1 and nitrogen oxides. vehicles for the increased (ravel distance from the centroid of waste
generation to the proposed transfer station site.
Definition:. Impact of waste hauling acfivifies on the environment measured in Perms of the greenhouse gas (measured
in units of carbon dioxide) emissions.
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13. PROTECTED WATERSHED OVERLAY DISTRICT
Consideration: Projection of receiving wafers through the reduction and control of nonpoint source inputs to achieve water /Sites located totally outside of the protected watershed overlay Important 5
quality protection goals. Protected areas are located within WS-1V watersheds. dsfncf area currently defined for Orange County will be ranked
i highest: Protected areas will be determined using GIS watershed
Definition: A protected area is defined as land within five miles and draining to the normal pool elevation of wafer mapping provided by the Orange County Planning and Inspections
su~plieslreservoirs; or within ten miles upstream and draining o a ever intake. Department
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1. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONSIDERATIONS F~ctremely Important 201...
Consideration: The following quesfions should be asked with respect to each site: ,Candidate sites will be respectively ranked considering
1.` ` What'are the environmental justice implications if this site is selected for the proposed transfer station? inequitable sharing of negative environmental consequences -
2 If a potential site has environmental justice implications, Piave all Orange County residents been given adequate notice of and potential cumulative envirorimental.impacts on
the issue; relevant information; aril opporthnilies to give meaningful input before the final decision (site. selection): is made? proximate communities or neighborhoods.
3. ` Does siting of the proposed transfer station have a potentially cumulative environmental impact on a specific community or
neighborhood?
4. If a proposed site maybe environmentally unjust, is there an alternative resolufion that would have a less disparate impact
while still accomplishing our care purpose? "
Definition: The fair treatrnent and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, age or disability,/ and educational
levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair
treatment means that no group of people.should bear a disproportionate share of the Negative environmental consequences
resulting from industrial; transportation,/ governmental, and commercial operations or policies..
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2 IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY Very Important 10
Consideration: Increased air pollution is a concern for projects with transportation components. The various ~ehiculat emissions that are Candidate sites will be ranked with respect to potential
.regulated include nitrogen oxides, particulates; non-methane hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. Therefore, percentage increase in exhaust emissions (nitrogen oxides,
potential changes in emissions that could affect these pollutant levels are f}ie primary focus of this criterion. particulates; non-methane hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide,
and carbon dioxide emissions) from collection vehicles as
Definition: Overall'percentageincrease irinitrogen oxides, particulates; hon-methane hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide computed using the additional haul distance measured from
emissions resulting from collection vehicle hauling andbperation. the waste generation cehtreid to the proposed site.. The site
'with the lowest percentage increase will be yanked highest
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3. IMPACT ON THE LOGAL INFRASTRUCTURE Important 5
Consideration: Within a community, the residents have needs that must be met fo maintain a ceitain minimum standard of living and quality of .Sites with available electric, wafer; and sewer service (within
lifer From an infrashvcture standpoint, these needs typically include homes, transportation (streets, roads, sidewalks, and ,:1000 feet of the transfer statiohsife) and suitable roadway
drainage), energy (gas andlo~ electricity), telecommunications; and water and sewer service, connector design will be ranked the highest. Existing
roadway features will be compared to mrnimum standards
Definition: Potential impact upon connector streets and roads from the standpoint of increased collection and transfer traffic volume and for industrial access roads.
suitability of roadway designs for' heavy truck traffic. Electric, water, and sewer service will be assessed wifli respect to
availab1ity, capac~y, and impact of transfer station usage on existing systems.
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4. ADJACENT LAND USES Extremely Important 15
Considerafioh: Official land use provides information on the actual or customary use of the community. However, zoned or planned land uses The candidate site. with the least potential impact in Perms of
may not show how different parcels of land are actually used. The zoniriglplanriing use and.actual use; and existing customary change in actual or customary uses on adjaceritproperties
uses associated with a candidate site should be examined (within 500 feet of Uansfer station property boundary) will be
'..ranked highest.
'Definition:.. Potential impact upon a community's existing use of space (e:g., resfnction of open space or outdoor uses, traffic volumes, or
paflemsfhat create barriers to crossing of streets andlor neighborhood connectivity) resulting from transfer station or
infrastructure development.
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5. PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND RECREATION SITES Extremely Important 15
Cohsideration: How near a facility is to parks; schools, churches, retirement centers, Hospitals, or other public areas where people congregate Candidate sites with street or roadway connector access
can be a concern from the standpoint of both physical and environmental safety (vehicle exhausts, liquid, fugitive emissions, that least impact sensitive community areas will be ranked
and odor) from facility-related operations or traffic: highest.
Definition: Potenfialimpact offacility-related traffic through "sensifive" communityareas (e.g., schools andlor other public areas)`inclutling
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6: NUMBER 4F RESIDENTS IMPACTED Extremely Important 15
Consideration: Residents adfacent to the site may be impacted. in some manner by collection and transfer vehicle traffic and from operation of The site with the fewest number of adjacent residents will be
the proposed transfer station. Potential impacts. would largely occur in the form of nuisance impacts (noise and odor); traffic, air ranked the highest Residents living within 500 feet of the
emissions, and visibility of the facility. proposed site property boundary and within 501 feet to 1000
feet of the proposed site property boundary will be
Definition: Number of residents living in dwelling units adjacent to the site. considered The number of potentially impacted residents
used in this evaluation will be computed by: adding 50
percent of the total numberof residents living within the 501
feet to 1000 feet zone to the total number of residents living
within the 500 feet zone. The mast current populatian1 data
(GISILand records data) available from the Orange County
` Planning and Inspections Departments will be used. Refer
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application guidance.(Community-Specific Criteria No.1):
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7. PRESENCE OF NATURAL BUFFER5 Very Important 10
Consideration: To mitigate the impact on the surrounding community; a transfer station should be located in an area thatprovides separation A site that provides the most buffer width in terms of wooded
from sensifiue adjoining land uses and/or residences. Natural buffers should be maintained to (educe the visibility of the facility area or other natural screening feature(s) (i:e~; ~ hills, etc.)
and to provide noise abatement and air qualify filtering. around the penmete(of the property will be ranked the
highest.
Definition: Presence of on-site open space, natural wooded areas; trees, topographic relief, or other features that provide separation from
adjoining land use or residences.
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'Consideration: Negative impacts can range from the acquisition of a businesscr businesses, subsequent demolition, to a change in vehicular A site that does not tequire the acquisition of a business or
or petlesfnan access, and permanent losses in business volume. Any of These conditions can exist alone or in combination with businesses and/or that impacts the least number of
one or more of the others. destinaton-oriented businesses will be ranked the highest.
Adlacent businesses will be defined as fhose businesses
Definition: Business impacts will include acquisition of a business or businesses and impacts on adjacent businesses; if any. Adjacent located within 1000 feet of the proposed site that would
.businesses will tie classified in one of four ways: destination-oriented, nondestination-oriented, highway-oriented, and. share connector road or street access with the transfer
interchangeable. station.
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9. BUFFER ZONES AND SCREENING MEASURES Important 5
Consideration: Sufficient buffer zones and screening measures are important considerations in the development of a transfer station: In terms The site that has The best adjacent natural screening will be
of visual amenity, The ability of the topography and landscapepf an oleo to provide natural screening should be taken info ..ranked the highest. Five additional points will be added to
account. If there i5 no natural screening,. it might be necessary fo increase the buffer zone. The wider cumulative impact that 'the "Total score" of any site with adjacent natural screening
proposed development can Have on The off-site landscape, inparticular; onenvironmentally-sensitive areas adjacent to the site, comprised mainly of wooded areas (Uees):~
should also be taken into consideration: Development needs to be sensitively sited so as not to impact adversely on
landscapes or byspoiling views and natural beauty:`
Definition: Ability ofoff-site topography and landscape in fhe immediate area including open spaces, greenways, natural or wooded areas, ,
and streams to provide ~afural screening of thesite.
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10. TRAFFIC COMPATIBILITY ;.Very Important 10
Consideration: Transfer stations often receive surges of traffic when collection vehicles have finished their routes. Transfer station traffic vanes ..Sites with street or roatlwayconnecfor access that do not
locally but tends fo peak twice a day. The first peak is often near the middle of the day or shift, and the second at the end of the currentty or are not projected iri the future to exhibit
day or shift.. Therefore, fhe best sites for transfer stations are located away from areas thathave midday traffic peaks and/or significarit midday traffic peaks and school bus or pedestrian
school bus and pedestrian traffic. Other considerations include: restrictions on vehicle traffic routes, bike lanes and pathways traffic shall be ranked highest`Land use and development
(priority bicycle routes); and congested areas with dangerous intersections. within aone-half mile radius of proposed site will tie used to
assess potential compatibility issues related to connector
Definition; Compatibilifyof projected transfer station traffic volume and vehicle Types with existing traffic mix and flow patterns in the 'streets and roads.
immediate area of fhe site.`
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11, IMPACT ON HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL FEATURES Very Important 10
Consideration: Communities develop where They do for any number of reasons. It is likely fhe locafiori had easy access to water. Oftentimes, ,Identify the most important cultural or historic features in the
communities sprouted up as railroad whistle stops or at the intersection of two main roads.. For others, fhe location was of immediate area of the proposed candidate transfer station
military or political interest or was otherwise defendable. Perhaps, a certain natural resource gave rise fo industry in the area, site including sites That host cultural traditions and events,
_or the farmland was fertile, or fhe scenery was picturesque.. Such riatural features shape the histories and cultures of any 'historic land uses, and local institufions. The site that has
community; influencing who decides to live there, the bonds and traditions of those people, fhe organizations they create, and 'the least number of historical and cultural features located
the values they collebtively embrace. In turn; these cultural values greatly ihfiuerice how the community interacts with and ' on properties within 1000-foot ofy the site boundary will be
makes use of its natural assets. `ranked the highest. Cultural and historic features shall be
defined as indicated in Criferion~ 8 (Sites with Protected
Understanding the commuriity'sfiisiory, values, goals, and aspirations provides an important starting point for preserving the '. Sites of Historical, Arcfieolbgical, or Cultural Significance) of
area's`natural resources and. assets: Consequently, this criterion's main goal is to explore the community's history and culture .fhe Exclusionary Criteria.
in an etrort to identify those things the community feels are most important.
Referto Environmental Justice considerations in
,Definition: Natural or manmade features that shape fhe histories and cultures of fhe community, infiuencing who decides to live there, the Community-Specific Criteria No.1.
bonds and traditions of those people, the organizations they create, and fhe values they colieclively embrace.
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12. COST CONSIDERATION Important 5
Consideration: The characteristics of a site can significantly impact transfer station construction costs (e.g., sifes with steep slopes may require The candidate site with the lowest preliminary site
extra costs`associated with earthmoving and retaining walls, ife access may require constuction of laming lanes; off-sike development cost estimate will be ranked highest.
improvement of utilities may be required to provide adequate capacity).
Definifion: Preliminary site development costs including site acquisition,roadway access, utility extension, on-site roadways, retaining
walls, and drainage stNctures.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
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Weighting Factors of Potential Sites Ranking of Candidate Sties
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Factors ^ Selection of Fnal Meeling Meetings ^ Fnal Site Selection
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