5.1 PCSR 04-25-1995 ITEM 5.1.
City of MEMORANDUM
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River TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Gary Schmitz,
Planning Assistant
DATE: April 25, 1995
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit
Request By Cargill Animal
Nutrition Center CU 95-05
Request
Cargill Animal Nutrition Center is requesting a conditional use permit for
their existing feedlot operation.
Location
• 10383 165th Avenue. East 1/2 of the NE 1/4, of Section 14, Township 32,
Range 26, Sherburne County, Minnesota. A general description is
immediately east of the NSP RDF facility on the south side of 165th Avenue.
Zoning/Land Use
R1A (Single Family Residential) LR (Low Density Residential)
Attachments
• Location map
• Zoning map
• Site plans
• MPCA Permit
Background
Cargill Animal Nutrition Center is requesting a conditional use permit to
expand their existing operation by removing some outdated buildings related
to their swine research, and replacing the buildings with several new, fully
enclosed buildings. In conjunction, Cargill is also proposing to produce
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approximately 600 additional "feeder pigs" (pigs under 50 lb.) per year (about
• 200 one time capacity). However, the overall number of pigs on site will
decrease. Feedlots are considered a conditional use permit in the R1A zoning
district. Cargill has not obtained a conditional use permit for their existing
feedlot, because they were not aware it was required and have never been
approached by the City as to this requirement previous to now. The
conditional use permit would bring their existing facility into conformance
with city code.
The Cargill Animal Nutrition Center was established in Elk River in 1958.
Cargill currently owns approximately 980 acres of land around the farm
complex. The animal nutrition center is used by Cargill to provide research
capabilities for animal nutrition. The Elk River facility is used for swine
research, dairy research, beef research, and also feed ingredient preservation
research. The Cargill Animal Nutrition Center currently employs
approximately thirty-five people conduct research, care for animals, maintain
facilities and harvest crops.
Analysis
As I mentioned earlier, Cargill is proposing to upgrade their swine research
capabilities. The improvements will consist of removing seven buildings and
replacing those buildings with six new buildings which will be compacted in a
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more defined area and connected by a covered walk-way system. The
following paragraphs will highlight the key issues related to this request.
Existing/Proposed Buildings
The existing buildings used to accommodate the swine research area are a
mixture of building types constructed between 1958 and 1976. Some of the
buildings are open on one side, which does little to contain odors. The
proposed buildings will be fully enclosed modern facilities, which will better
contain odors as well as providing an optimal year round animal
environment. The six proposed buildings will be located approximately 30 -
70 feet apart from one another and will be interconnected by an enclosed
corridor. The entire swine complex will be fully fenced to provide additional
safety. The new buildings are proposed to be low profile, one story, metal
skin buildings. If this proposal is approved, a condition should be added that
the buildings be painted to match the recently constructed laboratory. The
buildings will consist of a farrowing area, office, nursery, finisher,
breeding/gestation, and feed dock.
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Number of Animals
• With the proposed updating of the swine buildings, Cargill is also proposing
to decrease the overall number of pigs kept at the facility. The following
table highlights the proposed changes.
Current Proposed
Breeding animal inventory 225 180
Feeder pigs per year (those under 50#) 3,000 3,600
-Approx. one time capacity 550 600
Finishing pigs per year (50-250#) 2,500 1,650
-Approx. one time capacity 800 575
Due to the proposed changes, Cargill is also required to upgrade their
existing feedlot permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Cargill
has already received approval of the upgraded feedlot permit from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Through the permit the MPCA does set
conditions on the application rate of manure to the surrounding property and
• for general environmental conditions such as release to public waters, etc.
Waste Management
In conjunction with the improved swine facilities, Cargill is also proposing to
upgrade their waste management system. Currently, manure is handled
through three systems. Approximately 25% of waste is handled as a solid
and is spread on the fields weekly. Approximately 25% of the waste is
handled as a liquid pumped from pits under some of the swine buildings. The
remainder is handled as a liquid drained from the buildings to three lined
earthen basins.
The proposed system would enable all the manure to be handled as liquid
through the earthen basins. The upgrade would reduce the frequency of land
spreading, thus, better odor control with less agitating of the waste. Earthen
basins also allow for better timing of when to spread the liquid waste, thus
eliminating spreading of any swine waste on frozen ground. Rainwater
caught in the basins would also assist in dilution of waste, further reducing
the odor potential. Due to the fact that the number of swine will actually be
decreasing with this proposal, staff feels comfortable that the proposed
earthen basin upgrade will be sufficient to handle the manure load.
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Landscaping
Although the Cargill Animal Nutrition Center is isolated at this time, growth
is expected to occur in the surrounding area. In an effort to plan for the
future growth staff would recommend that if this proposal is approved a
condition should be added requiring that trees be planted along 165th
Avenue to act as a visual enhancement to the farm. I have discussed this
idea with Cargill and planting trees is in their future plans; therefore, they
are in agreement with the proposed condition.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit by Cargill to expand
their existing swine research capabilities and for their existing feedlot with
the following conditions:
1. That the applicant meet all the requirements as set forth in the
feedlot permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
2. That trees be planted along 165th Avenue near the security
fence to act as a visual enhancement to the farm site.
3. That the newly constructed buildings be painted to match the
. existing buildings.
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Cargill Research Farm MAR 06 1995
10383 165th Avenue NW
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE MPCA-C 382483
Pursuant to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(Agency)Rules governing the control of pollution from
animal feedlots, approval is given to your plans and specifications for the construction and operation of
an animal feedlot which is located in the NW one-quarter of Section 13 in Elk River Township of
Sherburne County.
This feedlot shall consist of the facilities and operating procedures described in the permit application
and associated materials on file with the Agency. The feedlot will include the following:
1. A 110' x 36' breeding/finishing barn with slatted floors and four(4) 7' x 110' x 3' concrete pits;
2_ A 56' x 36' finishing barn with slatted floors and a 56' x 36' x 6' concrete pit;
3. A 128' x 72' finishing barn;
4. A 144' x 38' gestation barn;
IIII5. A 20' x 56' nursery barn with slatted floors and a 8' x 64' x 8"concrete pit;
6. A 28' x 32' grower barn with slatted floors and a 14' x 32' x 4' concrete pit; .
7. A 280' x 36 dairy barn;
8. A 54' x 128' heifer barn:
9. Three(3) 36' x 20' calf units;
10. A 40' x 50' grower barn;
11. Twenty-four(24) calf hutches;
12. A 28' x 90' farrowing barn with slatted floors;
13. A 36' x 100' farrowing/nursery barn with slatted floors,two(2) 7' x 30' x 3' concrete pits and
two(2) 8' x 32' x 1' concrete pits;
14. A 50' x 100' x 6' earthen holding basin;
15. A 90' x 290' x 10' earthen holding basin;
16. A 56' x 72' gestation barn;
17. A special project grower barn;
18. An open front finishing barn; and
19. A 100' x 130' x 6' PVC-lined earthen holding basin.
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These facilities will house 80 dairy cows. 150 dairy youngstock, 260 sows, 800 feeder pigs and 800
finishing pigs. Washwater from the feed mill will be stored in the 50' x 100' x 6' earthen holding basin.
Manure will be stored in the two(2) remaining earthen holding basins.
Manure from the animal feedlot will be used as fertilizer which shall be removed from the feedlot
facilities at least once per week and applied to 1140 acres of crop land.
The owner of the feedlot shall abide by the following special condition(s):
1. The application rate of manure shall not exceed the recommended crop nutrient requirements; and
2. This Certificate of Compliance shall replace previous certificate number MPCA-C 3924R2 and
Interim Permit number MPCA-I 1197(A).
The following equipment is eligible for pollution control real and personal property tax exemption
benefits:
The earthen basins, concrete pits, slatted floors and accompanying pipeline.
Thank you for your interest in environmental quality. Please carefully read the general conditions
on the back of this certificate. Please keep this document for your records. In all future
correspondence, please indicate your certificate number.
• Sincerely,
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David R.Nelson, P.E.
MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
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• General Conditions
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1. This Certificate of Compliance is issued to you in lieu of an animal
feedlot permit because your facility dces not constitute a potential
pollution hazard. Please be advised that should your facility become a
potential pollution hazard in the future, you vill have to reapply for an
animal feedlot permit. Furthermore, should you increase the number of
animals at your facility to a point requiring a construction investment,
should you change the ownership Of your facility or should you change your
proposed method of storing, handling, utilizing or disposing of animal
manure, you are required to reapply for an animal feedlot permit.
2. This certificate shall not release the holder from any liability or
obligation imposed by Minnesota Statutes or local ordinances and shall
remain in force subject to all conditions now or hereafter imposed by law.
The certificate shall be permissive only and shall not be construed as
stopping or limiting any legal claim of the state against the holder, its
agents, contractors or assigns for damage to state property or for any
violation of the terms of conditions of this certificate.
3. The use of the livestock feedlot shall be in accord with and limited tothe
operation described in the permit application form and any other material
filed by the applicant with the Agency or authorized county.
4. The animal feedlot shall be operated at all times in accordance with all
• applicable rules or standards of the Agency now or hereafter adopted.
Specifically, there shall be no discharge from this facility to waters of
the state. Any discharges which occur shall be reported to the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, Attn: Nonpoint Source Section, Programs Unit by
telephone within 24 hours, at 612/296-7361, and by letter within five (5)
days at 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55.155. The reports shall
include a description of the discharge, reason(s) for its occurrence,
measures taken to correct the situation and to prevent its recurrence.
5. This certificate is .subject to modification or revocation for failure to
comply with 'the terms stated herein or the provisions of any ether
applicable rules or standards of the Agency and is issued with the
understanding that it does not stop subsequent establishment of further
requirements or insertion or appropriate additional clauses herein if it is
considered necessary in order to prevent or reduce pollution of the
environment.
6. The holder or assigns shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the State
of Minnesota, its officers, agents or employees, officially or personally
responsible against any and all actions, claims or demands, whatsoever,
which may arise from or on account of the issuance of this certificate for
the construction, maintenance or operation of any facility hereunder.
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