Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project

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1 Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project Planning Commission Government Code Section 65402a Determination January 6, 2016

2 Background County Board of Supervisors approved the Tajiguas Landfill expansion in 2002 Directed staff to research Directed staff to research alternatives to landfilling and increase reuse and recycling of materials

3 Background The Division Successful community waste diversion programs 75% rate of diversion Broad based public support

4 We Need Increased Disposal Capacity Ability to recover more usable material from ~180,000 tons of waste that continues to be buried per year (not a replacement for existing or planned recycling programs)

5 We Need Increased Processing Capacity to Meet New Regulations AB 32: greenhouse gas reductions by 2020 AB341: mandatory business & school recycling AB1826: mandatory business & school organics recycling (green & food waste)

6 We Need Increased Processing Capacity to Meet New Regulations AB876: mandates development of 15 years of organics processing capacity CARB & CalRecycle considering ban on disposal of organics

7 Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project Comprised of 3 facilities proposed at Tajiguas jg Landfill: 1. State of the art material recovery facility 2. Anaerobic digester/composting area 3. Landfill (less than 50%)

8 ANAEROBIC DIGESTION FACILITY COMPOST GREEN ENERGY TRASH MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY RECYCLING MARKET LANDFILL

9 Community Benefits Ability to divert over 50% of material currently being buried thus doubling the life of the landfill Process material collected in blue container (source separated recyclables) Process material collected in green container (with potential of adding food in the future (at a higher cost)) Process trash to remove reusable recyclables and organics

10 Community Benefits Ability to meet state requirements Lowers greenhouse gas emissions an equivalent to 17,500 vehicles per year through Recovering recyclables for reuse Eliminating generation of methane

11 Community Benefits Ability to meet state requirements One of largest reductions in County s Energy & Climate Action Plan Generates renewable energy (a net of 1 megawatt) (a net of 1 megawatt)

12 Community Benefits Cost Effective New regulations will increase costs to manage solid waste in the future The proposed project is less expensive to the ratepayer than alternatives necessary to meet regulations alternatives necessary to meet regulations

13 Long-Term Solution 20 year regional solid waste management plan Adds flexibility to address changing needs of community

14 A Common Solution Collaboration with staff from the cities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, Buellton and Solvang as well as the County Extensive community involvement with over 115 public presentations made over the last 4 years Community needs and State legislation are leading other communities to similar projects 23 similar projects being built or permitted across the state

15 Tajiguas Landfill Landfill Property 497 acres Permitted footprint 118 acres Permitted capacity 23.1 million cubic yards Estimated t remaining i life 2026 Comprehensive Plan Designation A-II-100(inland), Waste Disposal Facility Overlay/A-II-320(coastal) Zoning Unlimited Ag (inland)/ag-ii-320 (coastal)

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17 Project Description: Site Plan

18 Project Description: MRF & AD Facility

19 Project Description The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) 56, ,500 sf building footprint, tipping floor, load out/waste transfer, waste processing and recyclable storage 6,400 sf office area and 1,500 sf visitor/education center 47 feet high with a maximum building height of approximately 51 feet 51 feet Up to 311 days/year, up to 800 tons/day and 250,000 tons/year

20 Project Description The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Negative pressure building Dust collectors and bio-filters to minimize discharge of odors from building Internal misting system to reduce dust and odors for workers Solar panels on roof to produce electricity Exterior blinds and dark sky compliant lighting

21 Project Description The Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility ~63,600 sf building housing up to 16 digesters The building roof height would be 37 feet (CHP engine stack ~44 feet) Process up to 240 tons/day and 73,600 tons/year of organic materials Control room, water treatment unit, percolate tanks

22 Project Description The Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility Energy facility engine exhaust used to purge digesters before opening Flare to combust bio-gas released when digesters are opened Dust collection system and bio-filter to minimize discharge of dust and odors from the building Solar panels on roof to produce electricity

23 Project Description Energy production at the AD Facility Two 1,573 horsepower internal combustion engines Process up to 237 million ft 3 /year of bio-gas Engine driven generators to produce up to MW Engine-driven generators to produce up to 13,714 MWhours/year

24 Project Description Composting area (~5 acres) Digestate trucked from AD Facility 6 days/week Digestate cured in windrows for about 6 weeks to produce up to 26,000 tons/year of compost Emissions and odor from compost windrows minimized by blending with wood chips, irrigation after pile turning and application of finished compost to new compost piles as a pseudo bio-filter Storm runoff contained on site, filtered, stored and re-used on compost piles, other BMPs

25 Environmental Review and Public Comment Opportunities Subsequent Environmental Impact Report Public Comment Period August 11, 2014 to October 9, 2014 Planning Commission briefing - September 3, 2014 Public hearing on the Draft Subsequent EIR September 4, 2014 Proposed Final SEIR available December 15, determination January 6, 2016 Board of Supervisors Hearing First Quarter of 2016

26 Policy Analysis:

27 Land Use and Development Policy 4: Prior to issuance of a development permit, the County shall make the finding, based on information provided by environmental documents, staff analysis, and the applicant, that adequate public or private services and resources (i.e., water, sewer, roads, etc.) are available to serve the proposed development

28 Hillside and Watershed Protection Policies (HW) HW1: minimization of grading HW2: design to fit site topography and maintain natural features, landforms and native vegetation.

29 Hillside and Watershed Protection Policies (HW) HW3: during construction, prevent erosion by exposing the smallest practical area and keep the length of exposure short. Avoid grading during the rainy season. HW4: sediment basins are required and sediment is to be retained on site. HW5: stabilize cut slopes with vegetation or other suitable method, asap following grading activities.

30 Hillside and Watershed Protection Policies (HW) HW6: control drainage through comprehensive drainage plans HW7: maintain water quality of groundwater basins, streams and wetlands throughout HW7: maintain water quality of groundwater basins, streams and wetlands throughout development of the site.

31 Visual Resources Policy 2: In areas designated as rural on the land use plan maps, the height, scale, and design of structures shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding natural environment, except where technical requirements dictate otherwise. Structures shall be subordinate in appearance to natural landforms; shall be designed to follow the natural contours of the landscape; and shall be sited so as not to intrude into the skyline as seen from public viewing places.

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36 Public Facilities Policy 1 a and b 1. a. The development of public facilities necessary to provide public services is appropriate within the defined Rural and Inner Rural Areas. b. When a public agency creates any parcel(s) smaller than the minimum parcel size for the Area and the applicable land use designation(s), conformity with the Comprehensive Plan shall be determined in consideration of the following factors: i. Whether the public interest and necessity require the project, balancing potential inconsistencies with otherelementselements and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; and ii. Whether the project is planned and located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatestpublic good and the least private injury; and iii. Whether the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project.

37 Historical and archaeological policies 1. Explore all measures to avoid development on significant cultural sites. 2. When cultural resources are on a site, avoidance of those resources is required whenever possible. 3. When avoidance is impossible, mitigation shall be required. 4. Atiiti Activities other than development which h could destroy or damage cultural sites shall be prohibited. 5. Native American consultation is required when development proposal could impact significant cultural sites.

38 Agricultural Policies Policy IA. The integrity of agricultural operations shall not be violated by recreational or other non compatible uses by recreational or other non compatible uses. Policy II.D. Conversion of highly productive agricultural lands whether urban or rural, shall be discouraged. The County shall support programs which encourage the retention of highly productive agricultural lands.

39 Geology policy 1: minimize effect of geologic, soil and seismic hazard Fire Policy 1: minimize potential effects of fire hazards. Flood Policy 1: minimize risks of flooding.

40 N i R d dp li 1 i th l i f l d 65 db D Noise Recommended Policy 1: in the planning of land use, 65 db Day Night Average Sound Level should be regarded as the maximum exterior noise exposure compatible with noise sensitive uses unless noise mitigation features are included in project designs.

41 Energy and Climate Action Plan Renewable Energy Goal: To promote the use of alternative energy for economic and environmental benefits, and facilitate opportunities for businesses that develop or market alternative energy technologies. Action Item 5) Encourage the use of anaerobic digesters in agriculture, wastewater treatment, and solid waste management.

42 Energy and Climate Action Plan Waste Reduction Goal: To exceed the state s required diversion rate of 75% by Waste Reduction (WR 1) Measure Continue to support the programs associated with efficient waste collection and recycling, public school education, and composting. Action Item 3) Continue to look for opportunities to remove food waste from landfills, such as curbside composting for restaurants..

43 Energy and Climate Action Plan Increased Recycling Opportunities (WR 2) Measure Seek additional opportunities for county residents to recycle cardboard, glass, paper, and plastic products. Action Item 2) Implement the Resource Recovery Project s centralized processing facility for waste, or other mechanism for increasing the diversion rate

44 Energy and Climate Action Plan Landfill Disposal Reductions (WR 4) Measure Reduce or minimize GHG emissions from waste materials deposited into landfills. Action Item 2) Continue to develop programs and facilities, such as theresource Recovery Project, that target the diversionand recycling of organic waste, which is the primary cause of methane gas production at landfills.

45 Conclusion cuso 1. Determine that the proposed Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan; and 2. Transmit the conformity report required by Government Code Section65402(a) to Joddi Leipner,RRWMD and the Board of Supervisors. The staff report presented to you today and the letter reflecting the Planning Commission s action shall constitute the required report.

46 Thank you!

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