Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 8/28/1989

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Zoning File #1417 July 13, 1989 Page 6 flow does this apply to a power station operation? How have we dealt with the apparent been of heavy distribution or heavy transmitting lines throughout the City? How has the City dealt with the noises omitted from other approved uses ..e. day camps, schools, day care centers, Van Dale, Washington Scientific? How are the obvious, associated sounds from these uses any different? How does the additional berming and landscaping that provides greater sound barriers affect your recommendation? How does the relocation of the facility affect your recommendation? B. Environmental impact. Substantiate State and Federal controls over operation of power stations, clarify issue of use of PCBs, need for maintaining vehicles on site, type of vehicles use on site, and method of refilling. Is there a need for creating dikes around the facility? ` Pr_ Applicant's response - Please review Exhibits -e & N. Per Exhibit N, the applicant is subject to all State and Federal controls relating to the use of specific chemicals/fuels. Applicant has advised that a mineral oil is used, and the oil is not classified as a fuel, but as an insulator. It is filled off the site and brought to the site. There is no such thing as a filling schedule as the original amount will last the life of the transformer from 30-40 years. In cases of a mishap or accident, the procedure spelled out in Exhibit N directs what muAs take place under such ccrditions. In both Exhibits � N, the applicant discusses the special granular base and gravel fill placed within the fenced use area. There are standards for various degrees and types of spillage, leading to the most extreme requiring removal of contaminated base noting that the spill is a mineral oil and supposedly nor. -toxic. Please review the procedures for all types of accidential spills. The applicant noted at our first meeting, that there is no need or plan to ever maintain vehicles on this site. The facility will be serviced once a week by a pick-up truck of 1/2 to 1 ton. The inspections of the facility will be conducted by the same type of vehicle, possibly a passenger vehicle. At this type of limited facility, there would be no need to create a dike around the facility.