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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Moratorium and Staff Recommendations on Medical Waste Processing, Treatment, Transfer, Collection or Storage Facilities
Requested Action
To consider the staff recommendations.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to require a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for the subject land use in I-1 and I-2 industrial zoning. A SUP requirement will provide a detailed site plan for staff and Council to adequately evaluate impact and compatibility. Staff also recommends the following Special Conditions to help mitigate potential issues related to this type of facilities:
1. All medical waste processing, treatment and storage areas or equipment must be within a building completely enclosed by four walls and a roof shown in the detailed site plan approved by the City.
2. The liquid waste discharge from medical waste processing, treatment or equipment cleaning must be contained in storage tanks within the building and be removed by a service provider qualified to handle such liquid waste discharge. Liquid waste discharge must not be disposed of into the City’s sanitary sewer system.
3. The facility must comply with the requirements of the City’s Industrial Sewer Pre-Treatment Program.
4. The steam, gas or emissions from the processing or treatment equipment and storage tanks must be contained in a closed system within the building and not be emitted into the atmosphere.
5. Doors, entries or openings into the medical waste processing or treatment area must remain closed at all times except for brief periods to send or receive products.
6. To prevent odor, air scrubbers must be installed to process any air exchange from the building interior to the atmosphere.
7. Security must be provided around the clock to protect the property against sabotage, trespass and vandalism.
8. The facility must obtain all applicable state and/or federal permits authorizing the receipt,...
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