Planning & Zoning Commission

Council Chambers 200 South Fourth Street DeKalb, IL 60115 AGENDA Planning and Zoning Commission March 15, 2017 6:00 PM A. ROLL CALL B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Additions or Deletions) C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record) D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 15, 2017 E. OLD BUSINESS F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Public hearing on a petition by the DeKalb Sanitary District for a zoning map amendment from the “SFR2” Single Family Residential District to the “PD-R” Planned Development - Residential District, amendment to Ordinance No. 06-74, approval of Planned Development preliminary and final plans and other approvals as required for the subject property to allow for the expansion of the DeKalb Sanitary District Facility located on 51.84 acres along Hollister Avenue and Sycamore Road. G. REPORTS/ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING 1. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Dates H. ADJOURNMENT  MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 15, 2017 The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Meeting on February 15, 2017 at the City of DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, Illinois. Chair Atherton called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. A. ROLL CALL Natalie Nelson called the roll. Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present at roll call: Vicki Buckley, David Castro, Matthew Crull, Jerry Wright, Katharina Barbe, and Chair Christina Atherton. Deborah Nier was absent at roll call. City staff present were Community Development Director Jo Ellen Charlton, Principal Planner Dan Olson, City Attorney Dean Frieders, City Manager Anne Marie Gaura, and Administrative Assistant Natalie Nelson. B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (Additions/Deletions) Chair Atherton requested a motion to approve the February 15, 2017 agenda. Crull motioned to approve the agenda, Wright seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record) None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 25, 2017 meeting minutes Chair Atherton requested a motion to approve the minutes for the January 25, 2017 meeting, amended to correct a typographical error. M. Crull motioned to approve the minutes as amended, Castro seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. E. OLD BUSINESS None. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 2 of 15 F. NEW BUSINESS Chair Atherton introduced Katharina Barbe, the newest Planning and Zoning Commission member appointed by the City Council on February 13, 2017. Commissioner Barbe spoke about her personal interests, education, and experience. 1. Public Hearing on a petition by Cornerstone DeKalb, LLC for a zoning map amendment from the “CBD” Central Business District to the “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial District, including consideration to approve a Planned Development less than two acres and exceeding 70 percent site coverage, and approval of a Concept Plan and other approvals as required for the subject property to allow for the construction of 4-story building with commercial on the first floor, no more than 55 luxury apartment units on the upper floors and associated surface parking (112, 118, 122, and 124 E. Lincoln Hwy. and 122 S. First St.). Community Development Director Jo Ellen Charlton announced the order of presentations from the City. She reminded the audience that the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to consider planning, zoning, and land uses. She stated that citizen comments at this meeting should be limited to those topics. Citizens with concerns regarding the financial incentive and the development agreement may participate in the February 27, 2017 City Council meeting, at which those issues will be discussed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Dean Frieders spoke about the current state of the building located at the southeast corner of Lincoln Highway and First Street, often referred to as Otto’s. In January 2014, a pipe froze and burst on the building’s unoccupied upper level due to lack of heating, which the property owner neglected to provide. Ducky’s Formal Wear, the commercial tenant on the ground floor at that time, flooded and was forced to relocate. The property owner and City staff inspected the damaged property together during several visits. The owner obtained a permit from the City to perform interior demolition, but the work was not completed. No further building construction permit was sought, and further structural decay continued rendering the property unsafe. Attorney Frieders stated that, in 2015, the property owner discontinued communication with the City. On July 21, 2015, the City obtained a court-ordered search warrant to allow City access to the interior to assess the condition of the building to determine whether the public would be safe to pass by. The City hired an environmental engineer and a structural engineer to provide assessment of the damages and estimate the costs of remediation and repair. The environmental engineer found extensive mold and mildew and asbestos-containing materials. The structural engineer found that the main weight-bearing first and second floor beams were seriously over-burdened and over- stressed. Extensive and costly remediation and repairs would be necessary to make the property safe.  Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 3 of 15 Attorney Frieders displayed photos of the exterior and interior decay of the building. The photos revealed deteriorating exterior brick, as well as collapsed ceilings, damaged mechanical systems and support structures, and mold and microbial infestation. He added there were holes in floors and ceilings that led directly through from the third to the first floors, roof damage, and broken interior steel drain troughs that were once used to route some rainwater from the roof. The water damage to the masonry of this building has caused instability to the adjacent building to the east (122 E. Lincoln Hwy.), negatively affecting the restaurant’s operation. Attorney Frieders added that, after the search warrant was executed, prior to seeking additional legal action, the City tried unsuccessfully to work with property owner to encourage him to take actions so the property could be used again. The lender with whom the property owner had a mortgage filed a lawsuit due to nonpayment of monies borrowed, but the lender did not foreclose due to the state of property. On October 11, 2016, the City filed a petition for remediation and demolition. This suit sought to order the property owner to remediate the property; failing that, to order the property owner to demolish the building; failing that, to authorize the City to remediate the property. The City waited 990 days between the initial flooding event and seeking court action. The legal action has been continued pending the decision of the City Council to allow for private redevelopment of the property, which is the matter currently under consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Attorney Frieders stated that if the proposed redevelopment project does not go forward, the City or the property owner will be responsible for demolishing the building, resulting in at least on more empty lot in the downtown. CITY STAFF REPORT Principal Planner Dan Olson presented for the City. He displayed on the large screen maps and plans of the properties in question, including on East Lincoln Highway at 112- 118 (Otto’s), 122 (Mediterraneo Restaurant), and 124 (Glitter), and at 122 South First Street (Barb City Bagels). He stated the proposed new building would abut the sidewalk and provide parking behind where Barb City Bagels building is located. The first floor of the proposed building would be commercial, with the second, third, and fourth floors residential. The exterior would be masonry, with canopies along Lincoln Highway and a courtyard at the rear of the building. The northwest corner of the building will be recessed to provide for better pedestrian safety. Mr. Olson displayed proposed floor plans for the ground floor commercial spaces and the typical residential units on the upper floors. Three units on the ground floor would be occupied by Barb City Bagels, an upscale bar and grill, with the third unit unassigned. The developer proposes to build 51 one-bedroom apartments, 17 on each of the three upper floors, approximately 726 square feet in size and offering a variety of high-end amenities. Mr. Olson presented the general zoning standards, comparing the current “CBD” guidelines to the proposed “PD-C” guidelines, some of which may be modified due to Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 4 of 15 the nature of the proposed development. He noted the differing requirements for setbacks, lot/site coverage, parking, residential density, and building elevations. Mr. Olson asserted that the proposed development would satisfy multiple goals in the City’s Comprehensive Plan documents, including the 2007 Downtown Revitalization Plan, the 2011 Design Guidelines, and the 2013 City Center Plan. Mr. Olson explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission has the authority to waive certain zoning regulations for a proposed development that is unique and contributes positively to the City’s long-term goals. He added exceptions to the PD-C district regulations, including the minimum size for a planned development, residential density, and maximum site coverage, are necessary for the proposed development to move forward. Mr. Olson stated that the proposed development meets the five standards of rezoning, as set forth in the UDO, and detailed in the staff report. He agreed with Attorney Frieders that if the proposed development is not approved, the City will be forced to fund the demolition of the Otto’s building. Further, the proposed development will have a positive effect on the downtown area and the City as a whole. Commissioner Barbe asked for clarification of the drawing of the proposed building, which shows parked cars on Lincoln Highway in a configuration that does not currently exist and is not part of the proposed development. Mr. Olson responded that the image of the building’s façade is intended to show the proposed building’s architecture, not the proposed parking. He confirmed that the majority of parking will be in back of the building, with limited parking in front similar to what is currently available. City of DeKalb Economic Development Planner Jason Michnick provided a brief overview of the potential economic impact of the proposed development. Currently, the EAV of the three parcels in question are significantly low, resulting in little property tax revenue to the City and other taxing bodies. Even though the property is within a TIF district, which is ending in four years, the increased property tax revenue as a result of the proposed development would be immediately available to the City and other taxing bodies. In addition, the community would receive increased sales tax revenue from the commercial business located on the lower level. The proposed development’s 51 apartments will revitalize downtown, providing a nighttime population and increased sales for merchants and restaurants. He concluded that this project will increase the value of surrounding properties and encourage the owners of those properties to invest in improvements to their buildings. Planner Olson pointed out to the Commission that a written comment from Bennetta Stearnes was received on 2/10/17, included in the meeting packet materials and made a part of the record. He stated that City staff recommends approval of the proposed development with the conditions and exceptions as presented by the City and contained in the staff report. He noted that the maximum lot coverage in the staff report was 77% and was recalculated and reduced to 75%.  Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 5 of 15 Chair Atherton noted for the record that two additional citizen comments have been received and will be read during the public comment portion. PETITIONER PRESENTATION The petitioner, John Pappas of DeKalb, welcomed questions from the Commission and commended City staff’s presentation. He noted the proposed commercial and residential uses’ long-term benefits to the community through increased sales and property tax revenue. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Atherton reminded the public that comments should be limited to the planning and zoning issues, not financial aspects of the project. Additionally, she stated she was happy to see so many members of the public in the audience and thanked them for coming. Janelle Temple, resident on 14th Street in DeKalb, requested the developer provide more parking spaces for the proposed apartment residents and additional public parking. She stated that on-street parking is limited downtown and parking lots are often full on weekends. She objected to parking a block away and walking to shopping. She stated that people who are not familiar with the public parking lots will not shop downtown if they cannot easily find parking. Director Charlton agreed that on-street parking is limited, but overall adequate parking downtown is available. She stated that downtown parking is available within walking distances similar the distance people park in shopping center parking lots. She reported that if additional parking becomes necessary in the future, the developer has agreed to deed back the parking lot on the south side of the property, to allow the City to build a parking structure or deck. In return, the City will reserve for the developer a certain number of parking spaces for apartment residents. Chair Atherton asked for clarification of the number of current parking spaces and the number of proposed parking spaces, and whether those spaces are additional. Planner Olson confirmed that the 40 proposed parking spaces will be in addition to the public parking spaces currently available. Director Charlton reported that a quick calculation of parking spaces in the public lots north of the railroad tracks between First and Second Streets yields approximately 70 spaces. She reiterated that the 40 proposed parking spaces will be addition to and connected to the current public parking. Mark Thompson of 142 East Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, asked if the parking structure should be built now, as part of the proposed development. He also asked if the 40 additional parking spaces would be public or private spaces. Planner Olson responded that those spaces would be private and reserved for the tenants on the upper floors and the commercial spaces on the first floor. Mr. Olson also noted that seven public parking lots currently exist within a two-block radius of the subject property. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 6 of 15 Director Charlton asked the Commission and audience to remember the parking situation when Otto’s hosted large events, and she pointed out that the additional 40 spaces will be beneficial to the area. She added that there is no zoning requirement to add parking based upon the proposed development, but the developer recognized the benefit of providing additional parking. She added that developer chose to purchase the Barb City Bagel property expressly for providing additional parking spaces in close proximity to the development. Christina Campos from Amigos LLC spoke before the Commission. She and her husband, Abraham Tavera, have a lease at 122 South First Street and a license pending approve at the City for an arcade they plan to open on March 1st. She asked if approval of this rezoning petition will affect their pending arcade license. She added that they would like to remain open as long as possible at their location, and they are working with Mr. Pappas regarding future relocation. She thanked the City for helping her through the process of establishing their business. She explained that their arcade is for children and will offer games similar to those at a Chuck-E-Cheese, but without food. Attorney Frieders responded that if the rezoning is approved, it will be accompanied by a development agreement, which will allow current uses to continue operating on an ongoing basis. The pending license application approval nor the operation of the arcade will be affected. Chair Atherton noted that Ms. Campos and Mr. Tavera submitted a written Citizen Response form before the meeting began. Steve Kapitan, resident of the 3rd Ward in DeKalb, spoke. He asked if reconfiguring public parking lots has been considered as part of the proposed development. He asked if the triangle of property with trees and bushes near the railroad tracks could be developed into parking. Director Charlton responded that developing the land is not part of the proposed development; however, she did agree that it could be considered in the future. Mr. Kapitan asserted that the City has the authority to require the development to make that improvement if desired as part of the planned development. Jim Hovis, owner of 105 North First Street, recalled his efforts to preserve historic downtown properties during the past 22 years. He voiced support for demolishing and replacing the buildings in question. He praised the developer and the proposed architectural style and design. He stated that John Pappas, the developer, has a proven history of successful developments, including the Ellwood Steak and Fish House on Sycamore Road and the renovation of the Stratford Inn into apartments in downtown Sycamore. He reported that Mr. Pappas plans to use materials and methods in the building to reduce noise from passing trains and between apartments. Mr. Hovis stated that he was initially concerned about parking, but found that residents living downtown will not need cars since they can walk to campus and downtown businesses. He voiced support for planning for a future ramped parking structure, as well as the proposed courtyard and a conveniently located covered walkway between the buildings.  Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 7 of 15 Chair Atherton noted that Mr. and Mrs. Hovis submitted a written Citizen Response form before the meeting began. Melissa Vines, resident of 822 South Seventh Street, DeKalb, stated she is a life-long resident of DeKalb and a representative of Antiques, Vintage Collectibles and Gifts, located two doors down from the proposed development. She reported that downtown merchants, especially between First and Second Streets, are concerned about how their businesses will be affected by the demolition and construction of the proposed development. She asked the City to help advertise the stores that would be open during construction, and she suggested signage, press releases, notices to the Daily Chronicle, and posts on the City Facebook page. She voiced concern about pedestrian safety and reduced foot traffic that may cause businesses to suffer, and she suggested measures to mitigate these problems. She requested measures that reduce the length of the construction period, including nighttime construction hours. She asked that truck encroachment be limited. She asked if merchants could be reimbursed for utility disruptions and extermination costs. She recommended a designated liaison for merchants to contact regarding construction issues and questions. Ms. Vines thanked the Commission for hearing the merchants’ concerns and Jason Michnick for communicating with merchants and encouraging their involvement. Ralph Crafton, resident of 509 Ridge Drive, spoke. He stated he has worked with Mr. Pappas for 15 years as a project manager on various developments, including the demolition and renovation at the Fargo Hotel in downtown Sycamore. He reported that pedestrian safety and communications with property owners and residents were handled very well. He stated that communication would be priority, and he will keep property owners and residents apprised of development. He welcomed individuals to contact him with any concerns. Bessie Chronopoulos, resident of 423 Gayle Avenue, spoke. She stated that beside the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission has the most responsibility in the City. She spoke about financial incentive and tax issues. She voiced concern that the City was rushing the approval of the project without thorough vetting, unlike how such matters were handled in the past. She voiced support for the project to succeed and stated the project warranted more review due to the cost to the City. She recommended that this proposal should be reviewed by the City’s Finance Advisory Committee and the Economic Development Commission. Michael Embrey, 425 Fairmont Drive, DeKalb, spoke. He praised the project and the developer, John Pappas. He reported that in the past, the site in question hosted popular weekend events, at which hundreds of people attended. He said these younger crowds often had to walk a distance from parking. The people who eat at high end restaurants, like the one in the proposal, which will seat 175 people, are often older and less mobile. They would expect to have closer parking than provided for in the proposal. He asked if solving the building problem might create a parking problem. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 8 of 15 Mike Carpenter, resident at 5 Fairway Circle, stated he had a business office at 126 South Fourth Street for 10 years and was familiar with parking in the Central Business District. He asserted that downtown has enough parking but not enough people. He said the proposed development’s residential parking will not be an issue since not everyone is home at the same time and not everyone has a car. He praised Pappas’ donation of the property for a future parking deck and said that similar projects with shared parking have been successful elsewhere and can be successful in DeKalb. Janelle Temple asked for clarification of who would be allowed to park in the proposed 40 spaces. Chair Atherton responded that the proposed spaces are in addition and primarily for the building. Ms. Temple recommended a parking study be performed. She questioned how many on-street parking spots are currently available along the south side of Lincoln Highway on that block. City staff confirmed that approximately five parking spaces are located there. Ms. Temple voiced support for the proposed development but requested that additional parking be built as part of the proposed project now, not later. Seeing and hearing no further comments, Chair Atherton closed the public hearing at 7:28 PM and invited Commissioners to discuss. D. Castro asked Attorney Frieders if the City has pending legal action against the property owner. Attorney Frieders replied that the case involves the owner of the Otto’s building, which is comprised of two of the addresses of the subject property. Attorney Frieders stated that if the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning and the City Council approves the rezoning and the proposed development agreement, the developer would acquire the property and perform the demolition. As a result, the legal case could be dismissed. D. Castro asked for further clarification of proposed parking arrangements. John Pappas responded that the proposed additional spaces would be reserved for residents only. He reiterated that there is no parking requirement for downtown. Mr. Pappas stated he has lived in the community for 47 years, and downtown parking spaces have increased while building occupancy has decreased. He provided examples of past and present situations in which walking a short distance to parking is common and asserted that finding available parking in front of an establishment during a busy time is not good. He stated that, for the past 15-20 years, he has heard complaints about the perceived insufficient parking in downtown, but fewer businesses and people are in downtown now compared to the 1970s and 1980s when no one complained about parking. D. Castro cited a citizen’s comment mailed to the City regarding the number of bedrooms per residential unit and asked why all the units will have one bedroom. Mr. Pappas responded that the area has a shortage of one-bedroom apartments for young professionals, graduate students, international students, and retired people. This population seeks amenities the proposed building will offer, including fully furnished units, maid service, and nearby dining. He stated that residents will be required to have good credit scores, and rents will be at least $1,000 per month. He provided an  Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 9 of 15 overview of the success he has experienced with developing Sycamore’s Fargo Hotel into apartments. He added that project has only eleven parking spaces next to the building for 16 apartments on the upper floors and two businesses on the ground floor. D. Castro asked why the proposed plan includes only one-bedroom apartments with half the square footage than initially proposed. Mr. Pappas responded that apartments with two or more bedrooms are harder to rent and would result in renting fewer units, lower revenue, and fewer people downtown. D. Castro reported that towns with parking challenges are usually desirable places to visit. He recommended that attracting people to visit downtown should be the first goal, and providing enough parking spaces in the future can be the second. Mr. Pappas cited research that shows high-end apartments with the type of amenities the proposed development will offer are not available in DeKalb, so these apartments will not compete for renters with other property owners serving different populations. He said he was confident the building would be fully occupied by renters, and the building could be completed in less than a year if the proposal were approved this month. D. Castro voiced support for building additional parking when it becomes necessary. M. Crull asked if UDO parking requirements for apartments will be met by the proposed development. Attorney Frieders replied although parking requirements based upon the number of bedrooms are required in some zoning districts, the Central Business District does not have such a requirement due to the availability of shared public parking. M. Crull asked what will trigger the future building of the parking deck. Attorney Frieders replied that the development agreement will include a provision whereby if additional parking becomes necessary, the developer will deed the parking area to the City upon which the City will build a parking deck with parking spaces deeded back to the developer for resident parking. Director Charlton responded that studies and analysis of where people are parking and not parking can be conducted. Interim measures can be taken to address the perceived parking problems, including providing additional directional signage, distributing informational handouts, and allowing establishments to offer valet parking in the future. She reported that Economic Development Planner Jason Michnick has been in contact with other developers interested in downtown properties and stated that the City is committed to downtown improvements and ensuring sufficient parking. M. Crull voiced support for the proposed development. He recommended that signage is extremely important and should be addressed early to help alleviate stakeholder concerns. K. Barbe asserted that if a restaurant is good, people will drive around to look for parking. She voiced support for demolishing the existing building and helping bring more people to existing businesses in downtown. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 10 of 15 J. Wright supported providing signage for businesses near the demolition and construction. He pointed out that Mr. Crafton should make an effort to meet and communicate with nearby business owners about the development’s progress and how it will affect them. Attorney Frieders stated that demolition will occur regardless of approval of the proposed development. He stated that City has learned from recent projects how to better address business concerns during large construction projects. He recalled a building that was demolished over a weekend, which the City coordinated with transportation agencies and business owners. The City is committed to working with the developer and the business community and maintaining ADA access on the sidewalk and walkways. Chair Atherton voiced support for improved communication with business owners and encouraging residents to visit the businesses during the project. She recalled a recent visit downtown on a Friday evening and found parking challenging, and she was encouraged by the dilemma. She stated she monitors social media and noted comments regarding parking concerns. She also noted that people are concerned with the affect the proposed development will have upon the Mediterraneo Restaurant. Director Charlton reported that the project will affect the tenants of the two buildings to the east of the Otto’s building, namely Mediterraneo Restaurant and Glitter. Planner Michnick has been working with the restaurant owner to help address how disrepair of the Otto’s building has negatively affected his restaurant business. Mr. Pappas is helping the restaurant owner relocate outside of downtown, closer to campus, which is anticipated to improve the restaurant’s business outlook. D. Castro asked if a citizen may request entrance to the Otto’s building. Attorney Frieders reported that the Otto’s building is under private ownership, so the City cannot authorize access; however, anyone could contact the property owner to request access. MOTION M. Crull stated that, based upon the submitted petition and testimony presented, he moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward its findings of fact and recommend to the City Council approval of a Zoning Map Amendment from the “CBD” Central Business District to the “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial District, exceptions to the UDO regarding minimum lot size, residential density and site coverage for a Planned Development and approval of a Concept Plan as described in Exhibit A for the properties located at 112, 118, 122 and 124 E. Lincoln Highway and 122 S. First St. and subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the Staff Report, with an amendment to Exhibit B item 5).c) to be revised to state as follows: “The maximum site coverage for the Planned Development shall be increased from 70% to 75% based upon the site meeting the bonus criteria as stated Article 5.13.07(4).  Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 11 of 15 The motion was seconded by J. Wright. VOTE A roll call vote was taken. Yea—V. Buckley, D. Castro, M. Crull, J. Wright, K. Barbe, and Chair Atherton. Nay—none. The motion passed 6-0-0. 2. Public Hearing on City initiated text amendments to the following Articles of Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance” of the Municipal Code: Article 3 “Definitions” to add the use and a definition for “Video Gaming Establishment” when operated as a principal use, Article 5 “Zoning District Regulations” to add Video Gaming Establishment, as a permitted use in the “GC” General Commercial District and a special use in the “LC” Light Commercial District, and Article 7 “Supplemental District Regulations” to create regulations to establish limitations on the locations of Video Gaming Establishments in relation to each other, and any related amendments deemed necessary. Atherton reminded the Commission a motion is required if the meeting will continue past 9:00 PM. CITY STAFF REPORT D. Olson provided a summary of principal use video gaming establishment discussions. On September 12, 2016, the City Council approved a six-month moratorium on new video gaming establishments, which expires March 13, 2017, to allow time to research regulations and develop suggested changes. He stated that, as of December 2016, DeKalb had 18 establishments with a total of 76 video gaming terminals. He summarized the January 11, 2017, discussion of the Planning and Zoning Commission, during which the Commission requested City staff to develop proposed amendments. These included efforts to define a principal use video gaming establishment, to establish zoning districts where principal use video gaming establishments may operate, and to establish other limitations, including separation requirements between establishments. Planner Olson reviewed the proposed amendments as outlined in City staff report, including the following: • Definition of a Principal Use Video Gaming Establishment: 1. The establishment contains video gaming terminals, as defined in the Video Gaming Act (240 ILCS 40/1 et. seq.). 2. The number of seats designated for the serving of food or beverages is 30 or fewer. Seats designated for a video gaming terminal, as defined by the Video Gaming Act (240 ILCS 40/1 et. seq.), are not included. 3. Establishments that have a Category 2 or 3 Food Establishment Permit from the DeKalb County Health Department, which is based upon the risk for food- Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 12 of 15 borne illnesses, with Category 1 as the highest risk. Most of the current video gaming establishments in DeKalb are have Category 2 permits, except for one that has a Category 3 permit. Most of these establishments have limited food menus without full kitchen service. 4. The gross floor area of the establishment is 2,500 square feet or less. The City reviewed the floor area of several current principal video gaming establishments and determined they typically occupy around 2,000 square feet in multi-tenant buildings. 5. Such other conditions which readily suggest or indicate that the establishment is intended or is being operated whose primary purpose is the operation of video gaming terminals for play by the public. Mr. Olson noted that locations with public entity/not-for-profit liquor licenses, which fraternal organizations normally receive, would be exempt from these regulations. • Zoning district limitations: o Prohibited in the “CBD” Central Business District, o Permitted Use in the “GC” General Commercial District, and o Special Use in the “LC” Light Commercial District. • Separation requirements recommending minimum distance of 500 feet between principal establishments, as measured from the tenant space or building. Planner Olson referred to the maps in the Staff Report, which show three clusters of principal use video gaming establishments on Sycamore Road. Four establishments near Dresser Road have overlapping 500-foot buffers; however, these would be allowed to continue operating as nonconforming, even if they change ownership. Two establishments near the Target and Walmart have 500- foot buffers, as does the single establishment near Bethany Road. Mr. Olson noted Sycamore Road locations are still available where new establishments might locate. He added that site zoned Planned Developments would not be amended to add video gaming establishments. In these areas, if a bar/tavern is a permitted or special use, a principal use video gaming establishment may locate there, provided it complies with the separation requirements. • Parking and loading requirement to comply with the commercial services and retail sales uses’ requirement of one parking space per 250 square feet of floor area. Planner Olson referred to the map requested by the Commission to show existing liquor license locations and classifications and which establishments have video gaming licenses. He noted that these locations could request to add video gaming licenses. He also referred to data and information collected from nearby communities that allow video gaming.  Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 13 of 15 Mr. Olson recommended approval of the regulations presented in Exhibit 1 in the meeting packet. At 8:20 PM, Chair Atherton opened the public hearing for public comments. Steve Kapitan, resident of DeKalb’s Third Ward, spoke. He asked if any of the maps presented identify current establishments that have characteristics that would require a special use permit according to the proposed amendments. Attorney Frieders and Planner Olson referred Mr. Kapitan to view certain pages in the meeting packet for maps with that information. Mr. Kapitan suggested speaking with City staff after the meeting for clarification. Mr. Kapitan suggested the City may be avoiding referring to video gaming as gambling. He asserted that the public may not know the restrictions under discussion apply to gambling establishments. He stated that The Gaming Goat store and the upcoming arcade are not gambling establishments. City Attorney responded that the terminology used by the City reflects State of Illinois terminology so as to provide consistency across state and local standards and laws. Mr. Kapitan recommended the City explicitly refer to the activity as “gambling” instead of “gaming” to explain why these establishment warrant regulation. Mr. Olson stated that the Commission understands that gambling is allowed in DeKalb per state law. Mr. Kapitan responded that the public may be confused by the terminology used. At 8:28 PM, seeing and hearing no further public comments, Chair Atherton closed public hearing. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Buckley asked why the video gaming establishment near Hy-Vee did not appear on the maps. Planner Olson responded that establishment is in Sycamore. Chair Atherton requested clarification regarding separation buffers. She proposed a scenario in which an existing primary use video gaming establishment, whose location is within the buffer of another existing primary use video gaming establishment, closes. She asked if, after a period of time, a new primary use video gaming establishment could open in the same location. Planner Olson responded that would not be allowed because only existing locations are grandfathered in. He explained that a new primary use video gaming establishment must obtain a new liquor license and adhere to the proposed new regulations. Attorney Frieders added that two establishments’ buffers are allowed to overlap, but a new location cannot be placed within any other location’s buffer. Mr. Olson reminded the Commission that these guidelines do not apply to establishments with video gaming terminals serving as accessory uses. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 14 of 15 Commissioners requested corrections to typographical errors in the backup materials to ensure that “principal” is appropriately used. Planner Olson apologized and stated the errors will be corrected. D. Castro asked City staff if the proposed restriction in item 5 of the amendment to Article 3.01 was too vague and allowed the City too much leeway to subjectively to deny special use requests. Attorney Frieders responded that the item 5 was drafted to encompass situations whereby a business could comply with the regulations without violating the regulations. He further explained that enforcement of the restriction in item 5 would require the City to demonstrate to a court that a violation existed. Chair Atherton asked how the proposed amendments would prevent principal use video gaming establishments from locating in the CBD or a PD-C Districts. Planner Olson responded that since such establishments are not be listed as a permitted nor special use in the CBD, they are prohibited. Attorney Frieders added the PD-C zoning of the Cornerstone project does not list that use as permitted or special, so they would be prohibited there as well. D. Castro reiterated his concern that item 5 could be used by the City’s Community Development Director to deny any special use request on a subjective basis. Attorney Frieders offered to redraft the regulations to be more objective and resubmit them to the Commission for consideration. Director Charlton stated that City staff is required to be reasonable in its evaluation of special use permit applications. Attorney Frieders stated that if a special use permit application was denied by City staff on the grounds of Article 3.01 item 5, the petitioner could appeal to the Commission and/or seek legal due process. Planner Olson stated that such establishments may locate in the GC district without a permit; however, such establishments seeking to locate in the LC district would need to obtain a special use permit. Other Commissioners agreed with Commissioner Castro, that the language in item 5 should be removed and replaced less subjective criteria. Chair Atherton suggested adding language that provides examples of “conditions” that could warrant a denial. Attorney Frieders agreed to work with City staff to revise the language in item 5 to be clearer with more objective criteria that is enforceable. MOTION D. Castro motioned to continue the Planning and Zoning Commission’s discussion on the amendments to Article 3.01, particularly items 1-5, to their meeting on February 22, 2017. The motioned was second by V. Buckley. VOTE The motion was approved by unanimously voice vote.  Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2017 Page 15 of 15 G. REPORTS / ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Planner Olson announced agenda items for the February 22, 2017 Special Meeting: • Public hearing regarding 650 Peace Road to allow a medical cannabis dispensary, • Public hearing regarding US Cellular’s request to update communication equipment at 507 East Taylor Street, • Public hearing to allow 1890 Sycamore Road to have two signs. Planner Olson also announced that requests for payments to Commissioners for meeting attendance during the second half of 2016 have been processed, and checks will be mailed out shortly. Director Charlton announced Dan Olson’s permanent position as the Principal Planner. I. ADJOURNMENT Seeing and hearing no further comments, Chair Atherton requested a motion to adjourn. K. Barbe motioned to adjourn, V. Buckley seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:52 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Natalie Nelson, Administrative Assistant Minutes were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on .  STAFF REPORT February 17, 2017 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Jo Ellen Charlton, Community Development Director Dan Olson, Principal Planner RE: DeKalb Sanitary District – Zoning Map Amendment from the “SFR2” Single Family Residential District and the PD-R District pursuant to Ordinance 06- 74 to the “PD-R” Planned Development – Residential District, including approval of the Final Plat of DeKalb Sanitary District PUD to allow for the expansion of the DeKalb Sanitary District Facility (Hollister Ave.) I. GENERAL INFORMATION A. Purpose Zoning Map Amendment from the “SFR2” District to the “PD-R” District, amendment to Ordinance No. 06-74, approval of Planned Development preliminary and final plans, and approval of the Final Plat of DeKalb Sanitary District PUD to allow for the expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Facility B. Owner/Applicant DeKalb Sanitary District C. Location and Size Hollister Ave. and Sycamore Road; 51.84 acres D. Existing Zoning and Land Use “SFR2” and “PD-R”; Sanitary District Facilities, single-family homes, vacant E. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use North– “SFR2”; park facilities, SF residential South – “SFR2”, “MFR1” and “GC”; SF residential, commercial East – ”MFR2”, “GC” and “SFR2”; apartments, commercial, park West – “SFR2”; SF residential F. Comprehensive Plan Designation Transportation/Utilities, Low and High Density Residential, Parks and Recreation II. APPLICANT'S REQUEST The DeKalb Sanitary District is proposing improvements to upgrade and modernize their existing treatment facility along Hollister Avenue. The District has acquired several properties along Hollister Ave in the past years, which will allow for the placement of the new treatment facilities and new adminstration building. In order for the District to complete the project, they have submitted petitions to re- zone the subject property from the “SFR2” Single-Family Residential District to the “PD-R” Planned Development - Residetial District and approval of Planned Development plans and a final plat. In addition, an Ordinance that approved a multi-family project on part of the site in will need to be amended to allow for the facility expansion. Page 2 of 8 III. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The DeKalb Sanitary District currently operates a wastewater treatment facility on 34 acres at 303 Hollister Avenue. The facility was established in 1928 and serves an area that includes the City of DeKalb, Northern Illinois University, and surrounding properties within unincorporated DeKalb County. Over the years, the facility was expanded and upgraded as the community grew and regulatory requirements changed. The District’s discharge to the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit that is applied for and renewed on a five-year cycle. Discharge requirements have become more stringent as the environmental impact of pollutants is better understood and treatment technology is advanced. The District has been advised by the EPA that its renewed permit will contain new and more stringent discharge limits. Due to the age and limitations of the facility’s existing treatment equipment, the new discharge requirements will be unattainable and the District will be in violation of its permit. The new discharge limits have been expected, and the District has been planning to upgrade and modernize its wastewater treatment facility for many years. Roughly 17 acres of property contiguous to 303 Hollister Avenue has been purchased over the past five years which will provide the District space to construct new biological treatment infrastructure and allow for future expansion of treatment capacity to meet the needs of the community. The project is estimated at $55 million and includes construction of biological treatment processes, a new administration building with frontage on Sycamore Road, and a realignment of the Hollister Avenue/Sycamore Road intersection. The project will also include the vacation of the Hollister Avenue public right-of-way and dedication of public utility easements. The new facility is being planned to be readily expandable to serve the community’s long-term wastewater needs within the proposed site. The new system will substantially remove more pollutants from the effluent that goes into the Kishwaukee River and produce cleaner water. The project is the 2nd phase of a plan that will enable the District to maintain regulatory compliance with more stringent water quality standards. The District plans to start the upgrade and modernization work in 2017 with completion in 2020. The District is pursuing zoning authority for their entire plant site to allow for the rezoning and subdivision of its existing Hollister Avenue property and nineteen additional properties along Hollister Avenue that were purchased by the District. The vast majority of the site is currently zoned SFR-2 Single-Family Residential including the existing treatment facility and the single-family homes along Hollister Ave. There are about 8.5 acres of PD-R zoning on the north end of the subject site that part of the Parkside Oaks townhome project approved in 2006, but never constructed. The applicant requesting re-zoning of the entire property to the PD-R Planned Development – Residential District. Page 3 of 8 Comprehensive Plan The 2005 Comprehensive Plan indicates four different land use categories for the subject site, all reflecting the existing land uses. The “Transportation and Utilities” category covers the existing Sanitary District treatment facilities and adjoining land. The single-family homes along Hollister Ave. that will be demolished are indicated in the “Low Density Single-Family Residential” category and the 8.5 acre area at the northeast part of the site zoned PD-R is categorized as “High Density Residential”. There is a small area of “Parks and Recreation” classification at the far north part of the site and along the Kishwaukee River. The Comprehensive Plan will need to be amended so the future land uses match the proposed land uses. We would recommend the area on the Comprehensive Plan covering the subject site be categorized under the “Transportation and Utilities” land use classification. Site Layout This project will involve the construction of four new buildings as follows: • Operations Building: Basement 2,172 SF, First Floor 3,014 SF • RAW Pumping Station: Basement 1,347 SF, First Floor 590 SF • Electrical Building: First Floor 2,317 SF • Admin/Lab Building: 9,700 SF Access Hollister Ave. will be re-located with its intersection with Sycamore Road so it better aligns with N. 13th St. New traffic signals will be constructed and the crosswalks improved. The District has submitted the plans to I.D.O.T and have addressed all of their comments. Hollister Ave. will be re-located through the site and will be gated just to the west of the Admin/Lab Building. Parking Information The Admin/Lab Building is divided into two areas; the public and administrative area at 4,800 SF and the operations area at 4,900 SF. There is a 20 space parking area to the southwest of the Admin/Lab Building that will be the administration and public parking area. To the west of the Admin/Lab Building is a 14 space lot that will be for the operations staff and not accessible by the public. The UDO does not have a specific parking formula for sanitary sewage treatment facilities, however the formula of one space per employee on the maximum shift plus one space for each vehicle customarily used in the operation would be appropriate. The District has indicated there are six employees on the maximum shift on the administrative side of the building and 11 employees on the operations side for a total of 17 required spaces. In addition, there are parking areas adjacent to the RAS Pumping Station, Operations Building and Electrical Building for District vehicles. Page 4 of 8 Landscaping/Screening This plan provides space for landscape buffers along the perimeter of the facility to ensure that neighboring property owners are not negatively impacted. The District has worked closely with its neighbors over the past several years to ensure they are aware of the project and that their concerns are addressed. A significant number of evergreen trees have been relocated from the residential sites that will be demolished to areas along the northeast boundary, near the Parkside Drive Apartment complex, and on the north side of the single family homes along Krpan Court. Discussions with Park District on Use of Excavated Material for Sled Hill. The Park District maintains a significant amount of property along the Sanitary District’s northern boundary. The area is mostly currently improved with ball fields. An area northeast of the ball field is currently vacant and owned by the Sanitary District. This area was previously approved for a planned development that never occurred. It is in this area that the Sanitary District and the Park District have been discussing transferring ownership to the Park District, and the Park District applying for a separate grading permit that would essentially accept excavated materials from the Sanitary District’s construction site to create a new sledding hill on that property. These discussions are only recently gaining momentum. The acquisition and improvement of this property by the Park District would be immediately adjacent to and accessible from their existing park facility, which surrounds the site on the west, north and east sides. In order to facilitate this transaction, staff is recommending the Sanitary District’s plat of subdivision be revised to designate this area as its own separate lot, or Lot 3, with deed restrictions indicating it can only be owned and utilized by the DeKalb Park District given that it does not have its own access to a roadway. Plat of Resubdivision The currently proposed plat of subdivision consolidates the multiple lots into 2 lots. The main lot is designated to house all Sanitary District Facilities. The second lot is a lot being created around the existing house that is located between the southern access to the Sanitary District site and Krpan Court. As stated above, staff is recommending the creation of a third lot that can be separated from the site when the Sanitary District and Park District finalize their plans to transfer that property to the Park District. Additional information is also needed with regard to Lot 2 that has not yet been provided. A plat of survey of this lot showing the proposed lot and the existing buildings that will remain will allow staff an opportunity to evaluate whether any zoning relief in terms of setbacks or bulk regulations is required. These exceptions, if any, will need to be incorporated into final approving documents. Page 5 of 8 IV OUTSTANDING ISSUES REQUIRING CONTINUATION OF HEARING The documents enumerated in Exhibit 1 have been submitted as part of the Sanitary District’s request. Most of these documents were submitted as resubmittals to previously reviewed plans. These resubmitted plans were again reviewed by the City’s engineering consultant on this project (Strand Associates). Those comments are provided in the attached Exhibit 2. Other documents were submitted for the first time, some within the last couple of weeks, that have not been fully reviewed, or where previously identified questions have not been found or answered. In order to finalize modifications to the plans that are still needed before the Planning and Zoning Commission makes a recommendation, staff is recommending that the hearing be continued to the March 29th meeting, with direction that the following issues be addressed: 1. Complete revisions identified in Strand’s March 8, 2017 review letter. Additionally, the following changes are required: A. The State right-of-way shown on the plat at the Hollister Ave. entrance shall be shown on all engineering plans. B. It does not appear that the parking lot is shown to be improved with curbs as indicated in the response letter. C. The parking lot was also not expanded as requested to provide turn around for cars that need to back out of spaces at the ends of the lot. D. The location and detail for the bike rack must be shown on the plans. Please indicate where revision will be located. E. A curbed landscape island must be added to flank both sides of public parking area, at the end of the parking rows to prevent entering cars from interfering with parked cars. F. Add a note to sheet G-2 indicating that all improvements marked as “future” are shown for informational purposes only, and that future construction is subject to modification of the Development Agreement and/or separate permitting. G. A new fence detail has been added that shows a 7’ tall chain link fence with barbed wire on top, except as visible from Sycamore Road where an ornamental fence is proposed. A detail for the ornamental fence needs to be provided and the plans need to be revised to show a different symbol for each fence type so the exact locations can be determined. Also, a 7’ tall fence exceeds the 6’ allowance in this zoning district, as does the barbed wire on top. The Sanitary District should comply with the Ordinance or make a formal request that this provision be waived. H. The engineer’s response letter indicates the district will maintain landscaping in areas between private fences on adjoining private property Page 6 of 8  and new fences installed by the district. This is acceptable, however some fences along the north were moved to within very close proximity to existing fences, which will make it impossible to maintain the area between the fences. It would be preferable to utilize the adjoining fences instead of installing an additional fence, with language that would authorize the installation of the approved fence if at any time in the future the existing fence on the neighboring property comes down. I. Staff could not identify the location of the dumpster on the plans as indicated in the engineering response letter. J. The location of the new monument sign must be shown on the engineering plans. K. As requested in the last review, identify the materials and details for building materials, including colors, for bricks, bands, windows glazing, etc. L. Add the four trees to the landscape plan at the end of each parking row as previously requested. M. Revise the note on the landscape plan to indicate replacement of 10’ evergreens, not “in kind” as shown on plan. N. Additional landscaping screening along the Kishwaukee River path was not added as requested. 2. Remove wall signage in the Color Rendering to be consistent with other drawings and engineer’s statement that it was not going to be utilized. 3. Strand is reviewing the Structure Variance Exhibit and staff is evaluating as part of the development agreement the timing of the removal of tanks intended to be removed in the future by a date certain. 4. The Final Plat of DeKalb Sanitary District P.U.D. was not yet reviewed. It is being sent out for review, but at a minimum requires the following modifications: A. Create a new Lot 3 for property that will be acquired by the Park District. B. Page 2 says Sycamore Road previously recorded, however some legal descriptions in the title indicate ownership to the middle of the right-of-way. Undedicated right-of-way shall be shown on Page 1 as “Hereby Dedicated.” C. A separate plat of survey for Lot 2 showing the proposed lot and including all existing improvements and setbacks is required in order to determine whether there are any variances or exceptions that need to be called out in the Development Agreement. D. Signature Page. Planning and Zoning Commission Certificate needs to be signed by the PZC Chair. E. The triangular shaped right-of-way on this document is troublesome, as it does not show up on engineering documents. All engineering documents must reflect this right-of-way. Page 7 of 8  F. The plat includes the vacation of easements over property the Sanitary District does not own. Either remove the easement or add a signature block for the Park District to sign off on the vacation of the easement. G. Remove easements intended for watermain location and indicate that watermain easements to be finalized and provided after the watermain is installed. Do not label areas intended for watermains as “public utility easements.” 5. Commitment for Title Insurance, prepared by First American Title Insurance Company, Schedule A, dated October 21, 2016 is being reviewed, but at a minimum needs the following clarifications: A. A document map illustration the location of each parcel is required. B. Is there a reason Parcels 20, 24, and 25 are excluded? 6. A separate Lighting Plan is still required. The references provided to Sheets E-1 and E-2 are not adequate. The following must be provided on the Lighting Plan: A. Lighting locations, including the location of poles and building mounted lights. B. Light pole and luminaire details. C. Photometrics. V. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS As mentioned above, staff is recommending the Planning and Zoning Commission continue the public hearing to the March 29th meeting with direction to the applicant to finalize plans as indicated in this report and as directed pursuant to the finalization of reviews still pending, and direction to staff to finalize necessary findings of fact and any conditions of approval to be incorporated into the Development Agreement. Staff is recommending the Commission allow for a presentation by the District and any comments or questions from the public during the hearing on the 15th, but continue it to the March 29th meeting. Sample Motion: I move that the Planning and Zoning Commission continue the public hearing for this case to the March 29, 2017 meeting with direction to the applicant to finalize plans as indicated in this report and as directed pursuant to the finalization of reviews still pending, and direction to staff to finalize necessary findings of fact and any conditions of approval to be incorporated into the Development Agreement. Page 8 of 8 Exhibit 1 1. Color Rendering, prepared by Ollmann Ernest Martin Architects dated 2/2/17. 2. DeKalb Sanitary District Demolition Phasing aerial, dated 2/9/16. 3. Structure Variance Exhibit, prepared by WE Hanna Surveyors, dated February 20, 2017. 4. DeKalb Sanitary District Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1B Improvements, prepared by Baster & Woodman, consisting of the following: a. Title Sheet b. G-1 and G-3 through G-6, latest revision dated 1/29/17. c. G-2, latest revision dated 2/17/17. d. C-1, latest revision dated 2/17/17. e. C-2 through C-4, latest revision dated 1/29/17. f. C-5 through C-9, latest revision dated 2/17/17. g. C-10 through C-13, latest revision dated 1/29/17. h. C14 through C-15, latest revision dated 2/17/17. i. C16, latest revision dated 1/29/17. j. C17 through C18, latest revision dated 2/17/17. k. C19 latest revision dated 1/29/17. l. C-20 through C-23, latest revision dated 2/17/17. m. C-24, latest revision dated 1/29/17. n. C-25 and C-25A, latest revision dated 2/17/17. o. C-26, latest revision dated 1/29/17. p. C-27 through C029, dated 1/29/17. q. C-30, latest revision dated 2/17/17. r. C-31 through C-35, dated 1/29/17. s. C-36, latest revision dated 2/17/17. t. C-37 through C53, dated 1/29/17. u. L-1 and L02, latest revision dated 2/17/17 v. E-1, latest revision dated 2/17/17 w. E-2, latest revision dated 1/29/17 x. T101, prepared by Ollmann Ernest Martin Architects, dated 1/29/17. Page 9 of 8  y. A104, A201, A304, A401 prepared by Ollmann Ernest Martin Architects, dated 1/29/17. z. SE101, prepared by Ollmann Ernest martin Architects, latest revision dated 2/17/17 5. Construction detail documents entitled. A. Temporary Facilities and Controls B. Lawns and Grasses C. Trees Plants and Ground Cover D. Odor Control Systems 6. Technical Memorandum, prepared by Baxter & Woodman, dated February 17, 2017. 7. Final Plat of DeKalb Sanitary District P.U.D., consisting of 3 sheets, prepared by W. E. Hanna Surveyors, dated 2/17/17. 8. Sheets M-7, M-8, M-9, M-10, prepared by Baxter and Woodman, dated 3/3/17, showing odor control plans and details on Primary Clarifiers Numbered 1 and 2. 9. Commitment for Title Insurance, prepared by First American Title Insurance Company, Schedule A, dated October 21, 2016. Page 10 of 8 EXHIBIT 2 February 24, 2017 Dear Property Owner: The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request on a petition by the DeKalb Sanitary District for approval of a zoning map amendment from the “SFR2” Single Family Residential District to the “PD-R” Planned Development - Residential District, amendment to Ordinance No. 06-74, approval of Planned Development preliminary and final plans and other approvals as required for the subject property to allow for the expansion of the DeKalb Sanitary District Facility located on 51.84 acres along Hollister Ave. and Sycamore Road. The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will review these requests and hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. As a property owner within 250 feet of the above-mentioned property, you are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn about and comment on the proposal. You are also welcome to submit any written comments you may have on the proposal no later than Wednesday, March 8, 2017. You may submit written comments regarding the request on the enclosed comment sheet by mail to the address listed above, or by e-mail to dan.olson@cityofdekalb.com. All comments will be shared with the Commission and included in the public record. If you have any questions about this request, please feel free to contact the Community Development Department at (815) 748-2060. Sincerely, Dan Olson Principal Planner Enclosures CC: Mayor City Council City Manager Planning and Zoning Commission Applicant  DeKalb Sanitary District – Hollister Ave. – Rezoning from the “SFR2” Single Family Residential District to the “PD-R” Planned Development - Residential District Page 2 of 7 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission at its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois, on a petition by the DeKalb Sanitary District for a zoning map amendment from the “SFR2” Single Family Residential District to the “PD-R” Planned Development - Residential District, amendment to Ordinance No. 06-74, approval of Planned Development preliminary and final plans and other approvals as required for the subject property to allow for the expansion of the DeKalb Sanitary District Facility located on 51.84 acres along Hollister Ave. and Sycamore Road. The subject property is legally described as: THAT PART OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 15 IN WOODLAWN ACRES SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 908.10 FEET TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 10 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 75°36'34", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 398.20 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 156°02'35", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG A WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 293.12 FEET TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 6 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 99°21'23', MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 7 IN BLUFF VIEW SUBDIVISION, 50.45 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE KISHWAUKEE RIVER, AS RECHANNELED; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AND NORTHERLY, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, 622.74 FEET, ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 1185.43 FEET, SAID ARC FORMING A CHORD THAT MEASURES 117°37'36" COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE AND MEASURES 615.61 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 164°57'01", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM SAID CHORD, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, 776.34 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, 257.96 FEET, ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 337.77 FEET, SAID ARC FORMING A CHORD THAT MEASURES 158°07'16" COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE AND MEASURES 251.74 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 158°07'16", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM SAID CHORD, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, 448.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 94°48", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM SAID CENTER LINE, 199.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 158°14'36", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 107.75 FEET; Page 4 of 7 THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 156°03'31", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 202.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 135°15'50", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 84.54 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 135°07'20", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 300.20 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF THOMAS F. ENGSTROM'S SUBDIVISION; THENCE EASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 179°46'39", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF THOMAS F. ENGSTROM'S SUBDIVISION, 352.39 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 121°24'22", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 132.01 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 1 IN PARK VIEW SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 103°56'38", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE, 687.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 40°33'28", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 704.23 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT ONE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 108°21'21", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, 201.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT RIGHT ANGLE TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 148.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT RIGHT ANGLE TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 599.29 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 142°48'03", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 35.34 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 85°34'55", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SYCAMORE ROAD SUBDIVISION AND ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, 223.57 FEET TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 90°50'16", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 281.74 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF S.B.I. ROUTE 23 (SYCAMORE ROAD); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 94°54'06", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 167.42 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HOLLISTER AVENUE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 93°24'49", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 216.96 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 18°46'59", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 208.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 135°18'02", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 39.87 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 150°37'17", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 21.44 FEET TO THE Page 5 of 7 SOUTHWESTERLY LINE BLOCK ONE OF PROSPECT PLACE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 106°05'30", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE, SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF KRPAN'S SUBDIVISION UNIT 2, A DISTANCE OF 701.25 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 9 OF SAID KRPAN'S SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 170°50'03", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE, 136.54 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 69°11'12", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 10 OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 33.00 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID WESTERLY LINE; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 179°47'10", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 314.08 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN LOT 11 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 140°08'07", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG A SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 524.30 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID S.B.I. ROUTE 23; THENCE SOUTHEWESTERLY, ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, THE FOLLOWING ANGLES AND DISTANCES: 86°01'03", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 64.69 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 178°20'49", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 98.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 177°46'08", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 121.18 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 88°13'15", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 35.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 89°57'28", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 49.82 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 91°20'08", MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 35.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 90°03'30", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 74.27 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 179°21'39", MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 87.09 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 51.84 ACRES, ALL IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The aforementioned legal description is comprised of Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs) 08-14-403-024 (111 Hollister Ave), 08-14-403-017 (115 Hollister Ave.), 08-14- 426-004 (124 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-403-007 (125 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-426-003 (126 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-403-006 (133 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-426-002 (134 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-426-001 (140 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-403-005 (143 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-403-004 (145 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-403-003 (155 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-252-006 (156 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-403-002 (197 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-252-013 (204 Hollister Ave.), 08-14- 403-001 (207 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-252-012 (208 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-252-004 (220 Page 6 of 7 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-252-007 (154 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-426-027 (1303 Sycamore Road), 08-14-252-011, 08-14-402-008, 08-14-330-016 and 08-14-402-009 (303 Hollister Ave.), 08-14-252-016, 08-14-252-009 (1109 Sycamore Road) and 08-14-252- 018 (Old Dump Haul Road). All interested persons are invited to appear and be heard at the time and place listed above. Interested persons are also encouraged to submit written comments on these proposals to the City of DeKalb, Community Development Department, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Further information is available from the Community Development Department, (815) 748-2060. Christina Atherton, Chairman DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission Page 7 of 7  BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATION DENNIS J. COLLINS MARK EDDINGTON, P.E. PRESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER TIMOTHY A. STRUTHERS VICE PRESIDENT STEVE OLSEN OPERATIONS MANAGER CAROL B. ZAR CLERK MICHAEL HOLLAND, P.E. OFFICERS DISTRICT ENGINEER / ASST. MAGAGER 303 Hollister Ave., P.O. BOX 624, DeKalb, Illinois 60115-0624 KEITH FOSTER ATTORNEY JEANINE HOLCOMB Telephone:(815) 758-3513 ASST. TO MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION STEVE PARKER TREASURER Email: mail@dekalbsd.com December 16, 2016 Dan Olson Interim Principal Planner City of DeKalb 200 South Fourth Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 Re: DeKalb Sanitary District – Phase 1B Biological Improvements Rezoning Application Dear Mr. Olson: The DeKalb Sanitary District’s wastewater treatment facility at 303 Hollister Avenue is aging and unable to meet upcoming wastewater discharge regulations from the IEPA. The District explored options for locating the necessary improvements within the current site but there is not enough area to cost effectively allow for the construction of the necessary work and still provide wastewater treatment. Over the past five years, the District has procured 21 properties adjacent to our current facility, encompassing approximately 17 acres. A list of these properties and their respective Legal Descriptions is provided in the attached documentations. To accommodate the District’s necessary improvements, the District is requesting a rezoning of these properties to a Planned Use Development – Residential (PD-R). a) Conformance with City’s Comprehensive Plan The DeKalb Sanitary District is unaware of any non-conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. b) Impact on Adjacent Existing and Future Land Uses The proposed improvement should have no impact on adjacent land use. c) Impact on Adjacent Property Values The only properties which would have a change in boundary would the Parkside Oaks apartments at 1329 Sycamore Rd, Wendy’s at 1325 Sycamore Rd, Bank/Office Building at 1321 Sycamore Rd. and the properties on the north side of Krpan Ct. For each of these a robust landscape screening and privacy fence is proposed, in addition to existing fencing and landscaping, to ensure minimal view and impact on property value.  DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT Page 2 of 2 d) Impact on General Public’s Health, Safety, and Welfare The relocation of the District’s Administration Building to the Sycamore Rd. entrance, rather than the current location at the center of the wastewater treatment plant, is a substantial improvement to public safety as is the elimination of a residential neighborhood at the entrance to a wastewater treatment plant. Similarly, the intent of the improvements is to improve the water quality of the Kishwaukee River, which is a substantial public health and environmental benefit. Sincerely, DeKalb Sanitary District __________________________ Mike Holland, P.E. District Engineer / Asst. District Manager  BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATION DENNIS J. COLLINS MARK EDDINGTON, P.E. PRESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER TIMOTHY A. STRUTHERS VICE PRESIDENT STEVE OLSEN OPERATIONS MANAGER CAROL B. ZAR CLERK MICHAEL HOLLAND, P.E. OFFICERS DISTRICT ENGINEER / ASST. MAGAGER 303 Hollister Ave., P.O. BOX 624, DeKalb, Illinois 60115-0624 KEITH FOSTER ATTORNEY JEANINE HOLCOMB Telephone:(815) 758-3513 ASST. TO MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION STEVE PARKER TREASURER Email: mail@dekalbsd.com December 16, 2016 Dan Olson Interim Principal Planner City of DeKalb 200 South Fourth Street DeKalb, Illinois 60115 Re: DeKalb Sanitary District – Phase 1B Biological Improvements Planned Development Application – Project Report Dear Mr. Olson: The DeKalb Sanitary District (District) is pleased to share its plans for our upcoming project designed to modernize our treatment plant to produce cleaner water and assure that our community will be positioned to accept new residents and businesses alike. The District is pursuing zoning authority for our entire plant site from the City of DeKalb to allow for the subdivision and rezoning of its existing 303 Hollister Avenue property and nineteen additional properties along Hollister Avenue that were recently procured by the District. This project is actually the 2nd phase of our project which will enable the District to maintain regulatory compliance with more stringent water quality standards. The project is estimated at $55 Million and includes construction of biological treatment processes, a new administration building with frontage on Sycamore Road, and a realignment of the Hollister Avenue/Sycamore Road intersection. These improvements are consistent with the District’s goal of balancing its regulatory obligations while remaining mindful of neighboring property owners. The project will also include the vacation of the Hollister Avenue public right-of-way and dedication of public utility easements. The new facility is laid to be readily expandable to serve the community’s long-term wastewater needs within the proposed site. Project Background The District currently operates a wastewater treatment facility on 34 acres at 303 Hollister Avenue in DeKalb. This facility was established in 1928 and serves an area that includes the City of DeKalb, Northern Illinois University, and surrounding properties within unincorporated DeKalb County. Over the years, this facility was expanded and upgraded as the community grew and regulatory requirements changed. The District’s discharge to the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit that is applied for and renewed on a five-year cycle. Discharge requirements become more stringent as the environmental impact of pollutants is better understood and treatment technology is advanced. The District has been advised by the EPA that its renewed permit will contain new and more stringent discharge limits, particularly as it relates to Ammonia, Phosphorus, and wet weather  DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT Page 2 of 4 treatment. Due to the age and limitations of the facility’s existing treatment equipment, the new discharge requirements will be unattainable and the District will be in violation of its permit. Permit violations are dealt with harshly and can cause a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) to be placed on Critical Review or Restricted Status which could prohibit the extension of sanitary service to any new developing property. The new discharge limits have been expected, and the District has been planning to upgrade and modernize its wastewater treatment facility for many years. As mentioned above, roughly 17 acres of property contiguous to 303 Hollister Avenue has been procured over the past five years which will provide the District with space to construct new biological treatment infrastructure and allow for future expansion of treatment capacity to meet this community’s needs as it grows. This plan also provides significant space for robust landscape buffers along the perimeter of the facility to ensure that neighboring property owners are not negatively impacted. The District has worked closely with its neighbors over the past several years to ensure they are aware of the project and that their concerns are addressed. Project Scope The proposed Phase 1B Improvements project consists of modifying existing piping to pump to new biological processes and flow in excess of the daily maximum flow to the excess flow facilities; providing new circular primary clarifiers and new primary sludge pumping facilities, providing a new activated sludge process to meet anticipated ammonia and phosphorus limits; new circular final clarifiers; a new return activated sludge / waste activated sludge pump station, conversion of 3 existing primary settling tanks to excess flow clarifiers, a new building to house aeration system blowers and primary/fermenter sludge pumps; new sidestream equalization of thickening filtrate and dewatering centrate; new primary sludge fermentation facilities; upgrading of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system; extension of the existing non-potable water system to the new system; a new building to house electrical switchgear, automatic transfer switch and dual fuel (natural gas and biogas) generator; a new building to house the laboratory, locker rooms, conference/break room, mechanical room, network room, GIS/printer room, administrative offices, reception area and board room. Proposed Building Information This project will involve the construction of four new buildings. The locations of these building are identified on the project plans along with the distances between the buildings and structures. The floor area of each building is as follows: - Operations Building: Basement 2,172 SF, First Floor 3,014 SF - RAW Pumping Station: Basement 1,347 SF, First Floor 590 SF - Electrical Building: First Floor 2,317 SF - Admin/Lab Building: 9,700 SF Parking Information The Admin/Lab Building is split into two halves; the Public and Administrative Area (4,800 SF) and the Operations Area (4,900 SF). Parking areas are being proposed for the Admin/Lab Building, the details of which are as follows:  DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT Page 3 of 4 Public & Administrative Staff Parking Lot - Standard Spaces: 19 - Handicap Accessible: 1 Operational Staff Parking Lot - Standard Spaces: 13 - Handicap Accessible: 1 Chapter 23 of the Unified Development Ordinance 12.07 - 2. References the Illinois Administrative Code which requires 2 Accessible Spaces when 25 -50 standard spaces are provided. Chapter 23 Unified Development Ordinance 12.08.01 – Office & Office Building requires 1 space per 300 SF = 16 spaces required for the 4,800 Admin portion. Chapter 23 Unified Development Ordinance 12.07 – 1.a. requires 1 space for each employee of the Largest Shift. For the District this would be for 12 employees = 12 spaces required. Chapter 23 Unified Development Ordinance 12.08.01 – Research Facilities and Laboratories require 1 space per 600 SF = 9 spaces required. Therefore the currently proposed parking areas meet or exceed all parking requirements of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance. Landscaping Site landscaping, berms and drainage are identified on the site civil drawings. The District’s goal is to provide robust screening to ensure the impacts of the proposed improvements on surrounding properties are minimized. The concept for the landscaping plan is to provide a variety of trees around the site perimeter with a fence behind them. The District recently planted 43 trees along the northwest property line and 10 more along the south/Krpan Ct. property boundary in an effort to establish growth on these trees before the project starts. Although the improvements will require the removal of numerous trees, we only plan on removing those trees which are necessary to allow construction to occur. This will allow many mature healthy trees to remain. Additionally, this past fall the District used a tree spade to replant approximately 20 small diameter trees and bushes from the yards of the purchased Hollister Avenue properties to the District existing and proposed site perimeter and it is our intention to continue with this work in the Spring. An inventory of tree removal and planting is identified below: Current To Be Removed Planted/To Be Planted Diameter Conifers Deciduous Conifers Deciduous Conifers Deciduous 0 to 6 inches 118 302 98 164 7 to 12 inches 111 243 98 130 13 to 18 inches 36 105 27 48 19 to 24 inches 6 24 4 16 25 inches < 0 21 0 14 TOTAL 271 695 227 372 57 23  DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT Page 4 of 4 Project Schedule The District is on schedule to begin the upgrade and modernization of our existing wastewater treatment facility in 2017. A detailed schedule is below: Out to Bid January 29, 2017 Open Bids March 24, 2017 Award Project April 2017 Begin Demolition June 2017 Begin Construction August 2017 Complete Construction Summer 2020 It is a very interesting time in the wastewater treatment industry as sewer plants are being converted into "utilities of the future." It sounds bizarre to most, but sewage has become a resource that can be utilized to produce a significant amount of energy. The plans to modernize our facility include the addition of equipment that will enable the District to make a quantum leap toward fiscal and environmental stability. The District's goal is to become completely energy independent within a decade, and we look forward to working cooperatively with the City of DeKalb to accomplish this goal. Sincerely, DeKalb Sanitary District __________________________ Mike Holland, P.E. District Engineer / Asst. District Manager  BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATION DENNIS J. COLLINS MARK EDDINGTON, P.E. PRESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER TIMOTHY A. STRUTHERS VICE PRESIDENT STEVE OLSEN OPERATIONS MANAGER CAROL B. ZAR CLERK MICHAEL HOLLAND, P.E. OFFICERS DISTRICT ENGINEER / ASST. MANAGER 303 Hollister Ave., P.O. BOX 624, DeKalb, Illinois 60115-0624 KEITH FOSTER ATTORNEY JEANINE HOLCOMB Telephone:(815) 758-3513 ASST. TO MANAGER, ADMIN. STEVE PARKER TREASURER Email: mail@dekalbsanitarydistrict.com MEMORANDUM DATE: October 25, 2016 TO: File FROM: Mike Holland, P.E. RE: Phase 1B Biological Improvements – Noise This memo outlines considerations for appropriate noise control measures taken by the DeKalb Sanitary District (District) in association with the proposed Phase 1B Biological Improvements. Noise Equipment that will be located outside as part of the project include mixer and clarifier motors. The decibel rating for the mixers and clarifier motors is less than 70 db three feet from the motor. This would place the decibel level for these motors somewhere between conversational speech and an average radio. The noisiest equipment that will be installed are the aeration tank blowers. These will be located inside a building and within sound enclosures to mitigate noise. In comparison to our existing blowers, the new blowers will be substantially quieter (75 decibels vs. 90 decibels). Based on this information, there will be no change to the noise levels for adjacent properties.  BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATION DENNIS J. COLLINS MARK EDDINGTON, P.E. PRESIDENT DISTRICT MANAGER TIMOTHY A. STRUTHERS VICE PRESIDENT STEVE OLSEN OPERATIONS MANAGER CAROL B. ZAR CLERK MICHAEL HOLLAND, P.E. OFFICERS DISTRICT ENGINEER / ASST. MANAGER 303 Hollister Ave., P.O. BOX 624, DeKalb, Illinois 60115-0624 KEITH FOSTER ATTORNEY JEANINE HOLCOMB Telephone:(815) 758-3513 ASST. TO MANAGER, ADMIN. STEVE PARKER TREASURER Email: mail@dekalbsanitarydistrict.com MEMORANDUM DATE: October 25, 2016 TO: File FROM: Mark Eddington, P.E. RE: Phase 1B Biological Improvements – Odor Control This memo outlines considerations for appropriate odor control measures taken by the DeKalb Sanitary District (District) in association with the proposed Phase 1B Biological Improvements. Historically, the District’s Wastewater Treatment Facility located on Hollister Avenue has not experienced odor related issues or complaints. Regardless, the District is sensitive to siting tankage adjacent to neighboring properties and the Sycamore Road corridor. Background Construction of new primary clarifiers (settling tanks) is necessary as part of the Phase 1B Improvements. Of the new tanks being constructed, these would be considered the most odorous. Due to where these tanks fall in the process, they need to be located at the highest elevation to allow for flow through the downstream processes to occur via gravity, rather than constructing additional infrastructure and utilizing additional power through pumping. The elevation of the District’s property is highest to the east and consistently falls as it nears the Kishwaukee River. Therefore, the proposed primary clarifiers have been located at the easternmost side of the improvements. With this in mind, one of the District’s primary concerns is to ensure that odor will not impact any neighboring properties. The proposed primary clarifiers will be located about 100’ west of the shared property line with the Parkside Apartments. This places the tanks roughly 180’ from the apartment building. Understanding its goal, the District moved forward with odor testing in August to gather baseline data. The plan was to test the odors on and adjacent to the existing primary clarifiers as there will be no change to waste characteristics upstream from the new primary clarifiers. Once the levels were determined, the District would move forward in evaluating the appropriate odor control measures to include in its facility upgrades.  DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT Page 2 of 3 Testing Procedure Odor testing occurred August 8th through18th, 2016. District staff utilized a Sensidyne hand- pump with colormetric tubes to test for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), Ammonia, Mercaptans, and Methyl Mercaptans (the typical odor producing components found in wastewater). The sample locations and results are shown in Appendix A. This investigation showed small detectible levels of H2S and Mercaptans on the primary clarifier weir but no detectible levels of Ammonia or Methyl Mercaptans. At 20’ down wind of the clarifier H2S and Mercaptans were no longer detectible Future Considerations The District understands that wastewater characteristics can change over time. This would likely occur due to changes in industrial waste flow. Typically, this issue would be addressed through the District’s pretreatment program and mitigated (by the industry) at the source before it is introduced to the District’s sewer system. Regardless, the District has several tools (at varying levels of sophistication) at its disposal to handle odor if it becomes necessary. In a scenario where nuisance odors impact neighboring properties, the following odor control would be employed. Chemical Odor Control As a first-measure towards mitigating odors, the District would utilize chemical treatment. This type of odor control is readily available and can be employed immediately. Upon determining whether odors are acute or chronic in nature, the District would evaluate the long-term viability of chemical odor control versus a physical or biological remedy. Physical Odor Control If the chemical odor control proves to be chronic and costly, the District could construct physical covers over the primary clarifier weirs. The proposed primary clarifiers have been designed to readily allow the installation of weir covers. The capital cost of weir covers is estimated to be $250K. Biological Odor Mitigation Biological odor control would work in conjunction with physical odor control. The air “captured” beneath the weir covers would be conveyed to a bio-filter that would remove odor. The capital cost of the bio-filters is estimated to be an additional $150K with annual media replacement costs and additional maintenance costs. DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT Page 3 of 3 Appendix A H2S * H2S ** Methyl Date Time Temp Wind Weather Location Ammonia 0.1‐6.0ppm 0.5‐40ppm Mercaptans Mercaptans 8/8/2016 8:30 AM 73 F 9 mph partly cloudy primary #4 ND ND ND 0.1 ND 8/8/2016 8:45 AM 73 F 9 mph partly cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/8/2016 1:25 PM 82 F 11 mph sunny primary #4 ND ND ND ND ND 8/8/2016 1:35 PM 82 F 12 mph sunny 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/9/2016 8:15 AM 72 F 7 mph sunny primary #4 0.3 ND ND 0.5 ND 8/9/2016 8:30 AM 72F 7 MPH sunny 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/9/2016 2:15 PM 84 F 9 MPH partly cloudy primary #4 ND ND ND 0.1 ND 8/9/2016 2:25 PM 84 F 9 MPH partly cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/10/2016 8:10 AM 75 F 0 partly cloudy primary #4 0.1 ND ND 0.3 ND 8/10/2016 8:20 AM 75 F 0 partly cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/10/2016 2:30 PM 84 F 0 partly cloudy primary #4 0.3 ND ND 0.4 ND 8/10/2016 2:40 PM 84 F 0 partly cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/11/2016 9:50 AM 81 F 12 MPH partly cloudy primary #4 0.1 ND ND 0.05 ND 8/11/2016 10:00 AM 81 F 12 MPH partly cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/11/2016 2:30 PM 83 F 20 MPH cloudy primary #4 ND ND ND ND ND 8/11/2016 2:40 PM 83 F 20 MPH cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/12/2016 8:10 AM 72 F 5 mph cloudy/rain primary #4 0.1 ND ND 0.5 ND 8/12/2016 8:15 AM 72F 5mph cloudy/rain 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/12/2016 3:00 PM 77 F 0 MPH cloudy primary #4 0.1 ND ND 0.1 ND 8/12/2016 3:15 PM 77 F 0 MPH cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/15/2016 9:30 AM 73 F 5 mph partly cloudy primary #4 0.1 ND ND 0.2 ND 8/15/2016 9:45 AM 73 F 5 mph partly cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/15/2016 2:30 PM 77 F 4 mph cloudy primary #4 0.1 ND ND 0.2 ND 8/15/2016 2:45 PM 77 F 4 mph cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/16/2016 10:30 AM 77 F 8 mph sunny primary #4 0.3 ND ND 0.2 ND 8/16/2016 10:45 AM 77 F 8 mph sunny 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/16/2016 2:30 PM 82 F 9 mph sunny primary #4 0.1 ND ND 0.3 ND 8/16/2016 2:45 PM 82 F 9 mph sunny 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/17/2016 10:00 AM 75 F 6 mph cloudy primary #4 0.1 ND ND 0.1 ND 8/17/2016 10:15 AM 75 F 6 mph cloudy 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND 8/18/2016 2:45 PM 82 F 5 mph sunny primary #4 0.1 ND ND 0.1 ND 8/18/2016 3:00 PM 82 F 5 mph sunny 20 ft downwind ND ND ND ND ND  CONSULTANTS: Ollmann Ernest Martin Architects 509 South State Street REAR VIEW Belvidere Illinois 61008 815-544-7790 Phone 815-544-7792 Fax EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE FRONT OF BUILDING CLIENT DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT REGIONAL PLANT LAB SHEET TITLE: PACKAGE 2 SIDE VIEW AERIAL 2/2/17 EXBT A2011  DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT - DEMOLITION PHASING POTENTIAL FUTURE DEMOLITION DEMOLITION - YELLOW STRUCTURES POTENTIAL FUTURE RE-USE - FUSCHIA PH 1B DEMOLITION - RED RAS PUMPING STATION ANEROBIC FINAL BIO-P CLARIFIER FINAL TANKS NO. 1 CLARIFIER NO. 3 PRIMARY CLARIFIER NO. 2 OPERATIONS BUILDING PRIMARY ELECTRICAL CLARIFIER BUILDING NO. 1 FINAL ADMIN/LAB CLARIFIER BUILDING NO.2 AERATION TANKS O P E R P ST AT A FERMENTER R AF IO K F N IN S G FUTURE GARAGE A D M I & NI P PU ST A R R B A K L T IN IC IO G N N DeKalb Sanitary District GIS DeKalb Sanitary District 0 100 200 303 Hollister Avenue P.O. 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PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS (IL RE O M CA SY EROSION CONTROL PLAN OVERALL C-17 YARD PIPE CLEANOUT DETAIL DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS C-23 DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS C-25A  1 2 3 4 5 Consulting Engineers D D CONSULTANTS 5 +5 DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT R PE TA LN LRTE 23 RN TU EX ROW I T 'L 0 75 +8 1206 EX ROW 2 E AG TOR S * - REFER TO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S SHOP DRAW ING LN 3" RN TU 03 0 T LINE 6" (WHITE SKIP DASH 6' SKIP, 2' LINE) 1 +9 'L 90 SYCAM ORE ST) LINE 12" (YELLOW 45° DESCRIPTION DIAGONAL LINE @ 25' C-C) (TYP) ( 2" MT 0 +8 ES 4' PR REVI SIONS 2-17-17 ADDENDUM NO. 1 +46 LINE 6" (WHITE) 4' R 02 1 1" C R O 2 VE C N13HS T T W LETTERS AND A **- EX +85 SYMBOLS (TYP) 23' R +9 0 TER IS 1-29-17 TO BID IP LL EX ROW 2 PR E SMT 2' R HO 0 12' IP 01 6 +4 . 5" 1 DATE 4' +64 N OY L 12' 1" 2 1 B I m provem ents\CADD\DGN\1 40973SHT_PM1 .dgn NO. 12' 1 2 4' 1207 00+00 1 98 99 PLAN SHEET DESIGNATION COVER G - GENERAL H - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LINE 4" (DOUBLE YELLOW, 11" C-C) (TYP) C - CIVIL L - LANDSCAPE S - STRUCTURAL A - ARCHITECTURAL T ESM I - INSTRUMENTATION PR Q - EQUIPMENT EX ROW F - FIRE PROTECTION P - PLUMBING M - MECHANICAL ( TYP) E - ELECTRICAL 6' T - TELECOMMUNICATIONS R - RESOURCE PR ESMT B B EX ROW LINE 24" (WHITE STOP BAR) (TYP) PROJECT NO: 140973.40 \\corp. baxw ood. com \Projects\CrystalLake\DEKSD\1 40973-Phase 2 SCALE: 1" = 20' +79 4' DRAWING DATE: 1-29-17 DESIGNED BY: RWL PR ROW DRAWN BY: KAR CHECKED BY: DTH CLIENT LINE 6" (WHITE) (TYP) 1208 DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT EX ROW . ..\pl otdrv\pdf-BW_Defaul t.pl t . ..\CADD\Pl ots\1 40973_PEN. tbl LINE 4" (DOUBLE YELLOW, 11" C-C) 3 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS LINE 6" (WHITE) NOTE: 20 40 60 0 W OODM AN,INC. ALL PAVEMENT MARKINGS SHALL BE THERMOPLASTIC STATE OF I LLI NOI S - PROFESSI ONAL DESI GN FI RM 1 0:00: 53 AM SCALE IN FEET LI CENSE NO.- 1 84-001 121- EXPI RES 4/30/201 7 SHEET TITLE A A PAVEMENT MARKING 2016,BY BAXTER & PLAN IL ROUTE 23 AT 2/1 0/201 7 HOLLISTER AVE (13TH ST) COPYRIGHT c C-30 560KAR 1 2 3 4 5 NOT FOR BIDDING  E R V RI E E A UK SHW KI AD RO 3) .2 RT E L. (IL DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS N. 13 TH ST RE ET RE O M CA SY GENERAL LAYOUT G-2  DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS AD RO ) 23 RT LANDSCAPING PLAN E. L. (IL RE O M CA L-1 SY  2 1 45 SHADE TREE PLANTING DETAIL 2 FOR SINGLE STEM TREES UP TO 3" CALIPER NO SCALE DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS 2 1 2' 2' ENLARGED LANDSCAPING PLAN AND DETAILS EVERGREEN PLANTING DETAIL 1 FOR UPRIGHT EVERGREEN TREES AND SHRUBS NO SCALE L-2  SECTION 44 32 33 ODOR NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Provide a complete odor neutralization system as shown on the Drawings and as specified herein. B. Related work: 1. Documents affecting work under this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01 – General Requirements of these Specifications. C. References: 1. Reserved. 1.2 SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawing Submittals: 1. Submit shop drawings in compliance with pertinent provisions of Section 01 33 01 including equipment layout, equipment details, loads imposed on concrete by equipment, anchorage requirements, and manufacturer's detailed specifications. Include, at a minimum: a. Drawings showing plan and elevation views of the system. b. Control system layout drawing. c. Control systems electrical diagram. d. Manufacturer’s catalog information for system components including, but not limited to: (1) Vaporization chamber with air atomization nozzle. (2) Air compressor. (3) Odor neutralizing solution. (4) Weather enclosure. e. Material Safety Data Sheet for odor neutralizing solution. f. Equipment installation instructions. g. Equipment startup instructions. B. Operation and Maintenance Manuals: 1. Submit operation and maintenance manuals in compliance with pertinent provisions of Section 01 78 26. Include at a minimum: a. Equipment maintenance procedures. b. Troubleshooting guide. c. Individual operation and maintenance information on major system components, including but not limited to: (1) Vaporization chamber with air atomization nozzle. ODOR NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM 44 32 33-1 (140973.40)  (2) Air compressor. (3) Weather enclosure (if required). C. Certificates and Guarantees: 1. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 61 01. a. Provide the following: (1) Attachment 01 61 01-1, Manufacturer’s Certificate of Inspection. (2) Attachment 01 61 01-2, Contractor’s Verification of Equipment Inspection. (3) Attachment 01 61 01-3, Contractor’s Equipment Guarantee for equipment. 2. Submit signed Certificate 00 62 78 “List of Spare Parts”. D. Spare Parts: 1. Provide the following spare parts for each unit: a. Compressor intake filter. b. Compressed air filter. c. Air pressure gauge. d. Fuses. e. Blower intake filter. f. Atomizing spray nozzle. g. Liquid pump head and repair pump. h. Suction line strainer/filter. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE – Reserved. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 66 11. 1.5 SITE CONDITIONS – Reserved. 1.6 MAINTENANCE – Reserved. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. Provide automatically-operated, low pressure air atomization type, packaged odor neutralization systems to neutralize odors where indicated on the Drawings. 1. Primary Clarifiers: 450 cfm unit with weather enclosure. B. Provide a system consisting of: 1. Pressure blower sized appropriately. 2. Vaporization chamber with air atomization nozzle. 3. On-board air compressor. ODOR NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM 44 32 33-2 (140973.40)  4. Piping, nozzles, and appurtenances. 5. Appropriately sized tank of odor neutralizing solution. 6. Weather enclosure. C. Provide system components compatible with the conditions and chemicals to which they are subjected during the normal operation of the system. 1. Provide all stainless steel rigid pressure lines. 2. Provide polyethylene suction lines. D. Provide all components of the feed system from a single manufacturer with sole- source responsibility for the system. 1. Acceptable manufacturer: a. Odor Management, Inc. b. Or equal. 2.2 ODOR NEUTRALIZING SOLUTION A. Technical requirements: 1. pH: 6.0 to 7.0. 2. Freezing point: 32° F or less. 3. Nontoxic. 4. No harmful volatile organics or hazardous air pollutants. 5. Provide 4 drums for startup and initial filling. B. Acceptable product: 1. ECOSORB. 2. No substitutions. 2.3 VAPORIZATION CHAMBER A. Provide a vaporization chamber with air atomization nozzles consisting of: 1. Pressure gauges. 2. Product feed pump. a. Capable of providing 4.5 gpd. b. Self-priming with automatic shut-off. c. Variable capacity from zero to 4.5 gpd. d. Pump can run dry without causing damage. e. Liquid being pumped does not contact any metal parts. 3. General purpose filter. 2.4 PRESSURE BLOWER A. Provide a pressure blower capable of providing 450 cfm at 12 iwg. 1. TEFC, 480V, three phase, 60Hz electric motor; 3 HP. 2.5 AIR COMPRESSOR A. Provide an oil-less air compressor for each unit. ODOR NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM 44 32 33-3 (140973.40)  1. Mounted and wired magnetic motor starter. 2. Automatic start and stop control with a NEMA 1 pressure switch. 2.6 PIPING AND APPURTENANCES A. Provide pump suction piping, pump discharge piping, and piping to nozzles: 1. ½-inch and 3/8-inch polyethylene tubing. 2. Brass, stainless steel, and polyethylene valves, fittings, and connectors. 3. Strainer on suction pipe. 4. Hose clamps as required. B. Provide odor control discharge piping, fittings, stainless steel mounting hardware, and appurtenances as required for a complete system. 1. 6-inch and 4-inch DR 17 HDPE with welded joints a. Provide expansion joints as necessary to allow for thermal expansion and contraction of piping. 2.7 NOZZLES A. Provide nozzles and other required fittings. 2.8 WEATHER ENCLOSURE A. Provide a weather enclosure as follows: 1. Nominal size: 42” x 42” x 36". 2. Heavy gage steel construction with powder coat finish. 3. Heat and insulation package. 4. Solid door with heavy-duty padlock hasp or other means of securing the enclosure. 5. Factory installed electrical conduits, boxes, wiring and miscellaneous. 2.9 CONTROL PANEL A. Furnish a PLC based control panel for each odor neutralizing system including motor control devices, panel face mounted control devices and indicators, and programmable logic controller prewired in a metal NEMA 4X enclosure. 1. PLC based control panel. 2. Suitable to communicate to PLC network using Ethernet/IP protocol or provide converter as required. a. Capable to monitor the following: (1) On. (2) Off. (3) Low Liquid Level. (4) Fail/Alarm. 3. H-O-A selector switch. 4. Capability of control ON and OFF from the SCADA System. 5. System performance indicator lights. ODOR NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM 44 32 33-4 (140973.40)  B. Coordinate with system integrator for data transmitted to SCADA system. 1. Provide contiguous register blocks for SCADA data. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install odor neutralization system in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. END OF SECTION ODOR NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM 44 32 33-5 (140973.40) DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS PRIMARY CLARIFIER NO. 1 PLAN M-7 DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS PRIMARY CLARIFIER NO. 2 PLAN M-8 A M-7 DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS B M-7 PRIMARY CLARIFIERS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 SECTIONS AND DETAILS M-9  DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS PRIMARY CLARIFERS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENLARGED PLANS D AND SECTIONS C M-8 M-10 M-10  (03/14) SECTION 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. This Section describes construction facilities and temporary controls required for the Work. B. Related work: 1. Documents affecting work of this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01 - General Requirements of these Specifications. 2. Comply with pertinent safety requirements and regulations for temporary facilities and controls. 3. Equipment normally furnished by the individual trades in execution of their own portions of the Work is not part of this Section. 4. Permanent installation and hookup of the various utility lines are described in other Sections. C. References: 1. Reserved. 1.2 SUBMITTALS – Reserved. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE – Reserved. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Maintain temporary facilities and controls in proper and safe condition throughout progress of the Work. 1.5 SITE CONDITIONS – Reserved. 1.6 MAINTENANCE – Reserved. 1.7 REQUIREMENTS A. Provide construction facilities and temporary controls needed for the Work including, but not necessarily limited to: 1. Temporary utilities and services such as heat, water, electricity, telephone, and internet access. 2. Field office for the Contractor's personnel. 3. Field office for the Engineer's personnel. 4. Sanitary facilities. 5. Enclosures such as fencing, tarpaulins, barricades, and canopies. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00-1 (140973.40)  (03/14) 6. Temporary fencing of the construction site. 7. Project sign. 8. Fire extinguishers. 9. Dust and mud control. 10. Traffic control. 11. Security. 12. Right-of-way and property line control. 13. Temporary work boundary fence. 14. Construction layout and staking. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 UTILITIES AND SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION A. Water: 1. The Owner will provide non-potable water (plant effluent) for the initial filling for flushing, testing, and if necessary, retesting of new treatment processes at no cost to the Contractor. a. If Contractor chooses to use potable water, Contractor shall pay for the potable water used. 2. For other construction water needs: a. Contractor may use non-potable water from the Owner’s non-potable water system at no cost to the Contractor. b. Contractor may use potable water from the Owner’s potable water system. (1) Provide meter at connection point to potable water system. (2) Pay for potable water used. 3. Provide necessary temporary piping and water supply and, upon completion of the work, remove such temporary facilities. B. Electricity: 1. Provide necessary temporary wiring and, upon completion of the Work, remove such temporary facility. 2. Provide and pay for electricity used in construction. C. Heating: Provide and maintain heat necessary for proper conduct of operations needed in the Work. D. Telephone: 1. Make necessary arrangements and pay costs for installation and operation of telephone service to the Contractor's and the Engineer's offices at the site. a. Furnish the Engineer’s office with at least two phone lines suitable for connection of a telephone and a fax machine. E. Internet: 1. Make necessary arrangements and pay costs for installation and operation of high speed or broadband internet service to the Contractor’s and the Engineer’s offices at the site. a. Provide minimum 512 Kbps download and upload speed. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00-2 (140973.40)  (03/14) b. Ensure internet service, software, and hardware are compatible with Engineer’s computer. (1) Coordinate service requirements with Engineer after award of Contract. 2.2 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS A. Contractor's facilities: 1. Provide a field office and sheds adequate in size and accommodation for Contractor's offices, supply, and storage. 2. Within the Contractor's facilities, provide an enclosed space of not less than 200 square feet adequate for holding project meetings. Furnish with table, chairs, and utilities. 3. Provide a field office independent of any office or meeting space used by the Contractor for the exclusive use of the Engineer's personnel. a. Provide a field office having a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet and a floor space of not less than 180 square feet (approximately 10 by 18 feet). b. Provide doors, windows, and adequate lighting, ventilating, heating, and air conditioned cooling. c. Provide one (1) each of the following items for office: (1) Desk, 30" x 48" single pedestal type, and non-folding chair. (2) Drafting table, 30" x 42", and stool. (3) File cabinet, letter size, 4-drawer. (4) Photocopier (Canon PC-3, or equal) with paper and toner cartridge. (5) Fax machine. (6) Fire extinguisher. d. Give all keys to the Engineer. 2.3 SANITARY FACILITIES A. Provide temporary sanitary facilities meeting federal, state, and local health department requirements. 1. Maintain in a sanitary condition at all times. 2.4 ENCLOSURES A. Provide and maintain for the duration of construction all scaffolds, tarpaulins, canopies, warning signs, steps, platforms, bridges, and other temporary construction necessary for proper completion of the Work in compliance with pertinent safety and other regulations. 2.5 TEMPORARY FENCING A. For all work on the project site, provide and maintain, for the duration of the construction, a temporary fence of design and type needed to prevent entry onto the Work by the public. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00-3 (140973.40)  (03/14) B. Temporary work boundary fence (standard). 1. Provide fence 36-inch to 48-inch in height. a. Material: Polyethylene, PVC, or wood lath. 2. Provide steel or wood posts. a. Height: To support fence for total height after being driven. 3. Provide 7-foot chain link fence where existing fence is removed during construction. 2.6 PROJECT SIGNS A. Prior to start of construction, provide, erect and maintain a project sign at the job site where directed by the Engineer. B. Make the sign from wood and paint the sign as shown on the Drawings. C. Except as otherwise specifically approved by the Engineer for identification of subcontractors and directions for delivery of materials, do not permit other signs or advertising on the job site. D. Use identification and direction signs not larger than 18 inches high and 36 inches wide. E. Remove and dispose of all signs at the completion of the project. 2.7 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A. Provide and maintain not less than two fire extinguishers, multi-purpose dry chemical type with UL rating of 4A-60 B:C, 10-pound capacity, Amerex Model ABC, or equal, enclosed in suitable protecting cabinets and conveniently located for proper protection. 2.8 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT A. The Contractor shall furnish construction stakes required for layout and staking of the project. B. The Contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, and material to perform layout and staking and to establish supplementary benchmarks. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL A. Maintain temporary facilities and controls as long as needed for safe and proper completion of the Work. B. Remove such temporary facilities and controls as rapidly as progress of the Work will permit, or as directed by the Engineer. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00-4 (140973.40)  (03/14) 3.2 DUST AND MUD CONTROL A. Take necessary precautions to control dust and mud associated with the Work, subject to the approval of the Engineer. 1. In dry weather, spray dusty areas daily with water in order to control dust. 2. Apply calcium chloride having a minimum chemical content of 77 percent calcium chloride at an application rate of 3 pounds per square yard of surface covered at locations as directed by the Engineer. B. Take necessary steps to prevent the tracking of mud onto adjacent streets and highways. 1. Wash mud resulting from the construction traffic off the adjacent streets and highways. 2. Clean all permanent roadways used for construction activities by using motorized street sweeper that utilizes vacuum and water to pick up debris, when directed by Engineer. 3.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL A. Protect and maintain traffic by the proper use of barricades, warning lights, flares, and necessary traffic control and safety devices, conforming to federal, state, and local regulations regarding their use. B. Use forms of traffic control on public roadways required by the construction operations in accordance with the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways", Articles 107.09 and 107.14 of the IDOT "Standard Specifications", and the "Highway Standards". C. Unless the Contractor has obtained written permission from the Engineer to temporarily close any street, alley, or other traveled way, keep such traveled way open to traffic on the existing pavement. D. Maintain alternating one-way traffic from opposing directions during working hours. At all other times, provide sufficient width within existing shoulders or curbs to permit one lane of traffic in each direction. E. Ensure that all barricades, warning signs, lights, and other devices are operational 24 hours each day, including Sundays and holidays, during the time the contract is in force. 1. In the event of severe weather conditions, provide any additional personnel necessary to properly maintain all traffic control devices. F. At the preconstruction meeting, furnish the name of the individual in the Contractor's direct employ who is to be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the traffic control for this project. 1. If the actual installation and maintenance are to be accomplished by a Subcontractor, obtain the Engineer's consent at the time of the preconstruction meeting. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00-5 (140973.40)  (03/14) 2. The Owner will provide the Contractor with the name of its representative who will be responsible for the administration of the traffic control plan. G. Provide access to private driveways at all times except during pipeline installation across a driveway. 1. Keep driveway closure times to an absolute minimum. 2. Warn homeowners 24 hours in advance of a driveway closure, and again just prior to closing to allow homeowners to move their vehicles. 3. Maintain access for emergency vehicles at all times. H. Provide access to commercial or industrial driveways at all times except during pipeline installation across a driveway. 1. Keep driveway closure times to an absolute minimum. 2. If two driveway entrances exist, keep one driveway open at all times. 3. Establish schedule for driveway closures with commercial or industrial establishments that will not obstruct passage of employees or customers during heavy use period. 4. Maintain access for emergency vehicles at all times. I. The costs for traffic control will be considered incidental to the Contract and no additional compensation will be allowed. 3.4 SECURITY A. Take whatever measures are necessary to protect the safety of the public, workmen, and materials. 1. Provide inspection of work area daily. 2. Provide the security of the site, both day and night. B. Owner’s existing fence: 1. Owner has an existing chain link fence around the entire job site. 2. The main gate in the Owner’s existing fence is motor-operated. a. Entry: The Owner will give to the Contractor an access code to enter on the keypad to open the gate. b. Exit: A sensor is embedded in the pavement, which will open the gate when a vehicle passes over the sensor. 3.5 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PROPERTY LINE CONTROL A. Protect all right-of-way markers, property line iron pins, and easement iron pins during construction. 1. Flag such control points prior to construction, and protect the points during the course of construction. B. Establish tie-down control for any right-of-way markers or iron pins that may be lost or damaged during the work. C. Re-establish any right-of-way markers or iron pins that are lost or damaged during construction, after completion of restoration work. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00-6 (140973.40)  (03/14) D. Provide the services of a Registered Land Surveyor for replacement of lost markers and pins. 1. The cost for this work will be considered incidental to the Contract, and no additional compensation will be allowed. 3.6 WORK BOUNDARY FENCE A. Provide fence along edges of all shaft work zones to delineate limit of Contractor's Work area, where indicated on the Drawings. B. Provide Temporary Work Boundary Fence (Special) where existing fence in removed during construction. C. Maintain fences until removal is approved by Engineer. 3.7 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT AND STAKING A. The Contractor shall place construction layout stakes for this project. The Owner will provide adequate reference points and benchmarks. Any additional control points set by the Owner will be identified in the field to the Contractor and all field notes will be maintained by the Owner. B. The Contractor shall establish offset stakes, reference points, and any other horizontal or vertical controls, including supplementary benchmarks necessary to secure a correct layout of the Work. 1. Stakes shall be set at sufficient intervals to assure construction in conformance with the Drawings. 2. The Contractor will not be required to set additional stakes to locate a utility line which is not included as a Pay Item in the contract or to determine property lines between private properties. C. The Contractor shall be responsible for having the finished work conform to the lines, grades, elevations, and dimensions shown on the Drawings. 1. Any inspection or checking of the Contractor’s layout by the Engineer and the acceptance of all or any part of the layout shall not relieve the Contractor of his/her responsibility to secure the proper dimensions, grades, and elevations of the several parts of the Work. 2. The Contractor shall exercise care in the preservation of stakes and benchmarks and shall have them reset when any are damaged, lost, displaced, removed, or otherwise obliterated. D. Responsibility of the Contractor: 1. The Contractor shall establish control points necessary to construct the individual project elements. 2. The Contractor shall locate right-of-way and easement points. The Contractor shall set all line stakes for the construction of fences by the Contractor. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00-7 (140973.40)  (03/14) 3. All work shall be according to normally accepted self-checking surveying practices. a. Field notes shall be kept in standard survey field notebooks and those books shall become the property of the Owner at the completion of the project. b. All notes shall be neat, orderly, and in accepted form. END OF SECTION TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 50 00-8 (140973.40)  (04/15) SECTION 32 92 00.16 LAWNS AND GRASSES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Provide topsoil, seeding, and care of grass during establishment period for a complete surface restoration of lawns, and other areas disturbed as a result of the construction. B. Related work: 1. Documents affecting work of this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01 - General Requirements of these Specifications. C. References: 1. Reserved. 1.2 SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawing Submittals – None Required. B. Operation and Maintenance Manuals – None Required. C. Certificates and Guarantees – None Required. D. Spare Parts – None Required. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE – Reserved. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING – Reserved. 1.5 SITE CONDITIONS – Reserved. 1.6 MAINTENANCE – Reserved. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 TOPSOIL A. Provide a mixture of black dirt having at least 90 percent passing a No. 10 sieve, free of large roots, brush, sticks, weeds, and stones larger than 1/4-inch in diameter, and any other debris. LAWNS AND GRASSES 32 92 00.16-1 (140973.40)  (04/15) 2.2 AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE A. Provide agricultural-grade ground limestone, ground sufficiently fine so that at least 80 percent will pass through a No. 8 sieve, containing not less than 80 percent calcium carbonate equivalent. Moisture content at time of delivery not exceeding 8 percent. 2.3 FERTILIZER A. Provide commercial grade fertilizer, having nutrient content of 16 percent nitrogen, 6 percent phosphorus, and 24 percent soluble potash. 2.4 EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS A. Excelsior blanket: 1. Provide excelsior blanket consisting of a machine produced mat of wood excelsior of 80 percent 6 inches or longer fiber length. 2. Provide cover with a 60-day photodegradable extruded plastic (polypropylene) or biodegradable natural (jute fiber) mesh netting having an approximate minimum opening of 5/8" x 5/8" to maximum opening of 2" x 2". 3. Comply with the following: Minimum width: 24 inches. Minimum weight: 0.9 lbs./sq.yd. Minimum length of roll: 150 feet. B. Knitted straw mat: 1. Provide knitted straw mat consisting of machine assembled blanket of clean, weed-free straw from agricultural crops, approximately 1/2-inch loose thickness. 2. Cover the top side of the blanket with a photodegradable plastic (polypropylene) or biodegradable natural (jute fiber) mesh netting of 3/8" x 3/8" square openings adhered to the straw by a knitting photodegradable or biodegradable thread. 3. Supply the blanket in a protected rolled mat form of 6'-6" width and the dry weight not less than 0.70 pounds per square yard. C. Straw/coconut fiber mat: 1. Machine-assembled blanket of clean, weed-free 70 percent straw from agricultural crops and 30 percent coconut fiber, of approximately ¼-inch thickness. 2. Cover the top side of the mat with a photodegradable plastic (polypropylene) or biodegradable natural (jute fiber) mesh netting with 3/8-inch by 3/8-inch square openings. a. Attach mesh to the mat with photodegradable or biodegradable knitting thread. 3. Supply blanket in protected rolled mat form of 6'-6" width, with a dry weight of 0.50 pounds per square yard minimum. LAWNS AND GRASSES 32 92 00.16-2 (140973.40)  (04/15) 4. Acceptable products: a. SC150BN by North American Green. b. Or equal. D. Coconut fiber blanket: 1. Machine-assembled mat of 100 percent coconut fiber, of approximately 1/4- inch thickness. 2. Cover the top side of the mat with a photodegradable plastic (polypropylene) or biodegradable natural (jute fiber) mesh netting with 3/8-inch by 3/8-inch square openings. a. Attach mesh to the mat with photodegradable or biodegradable knitting thread. 3. Supply blanket in protected rolled mat form of 6'-6" width, with a dry weight of 0.50 pounds per square yard minimum. 4. Acceptable products: a. C125BN by North American Green. b. Or equal. E. Provide 6-inch long staples of 11 gauge wire to hold mat or blanket in place. 2.5 MULCH A. Vegetative mulch: 1. Provide vegetative mulch for seeded areas of a high-quality, air-dried straw of wheat, rye, oats, beans, or other approved straw, free from grass, broom sedge, noxious weeds, and weed seeds detrimental to growth of grass. B. Hydraulic mulch: 1. Provide virgin wood cellulose fibers complying with the following properties (percent by weight): Moisture content 15 Organic matter, minimum 95 Water holding capacity 400 pH 4.3-8.5 2.6 SEED A. Provide new crop seed furnished in standard sealed containers bearing seed tags showing purity, germination, and weed seed content, free of all primary noxious weed seeds and seeds of other noxious weeds as stipulated in the IDOT Standard Specifications, complying with the following minimum requirements: Seed Type Purity Pure Live Seed Kentucky Bluegrass 97% 80% Red Top 90% 78% Creeping Red Fescue 97% 82% Tall Fescue 98% 83% Annual Ryegrass 97% 85% Perennial Ryegrass 97% 85% LAWNS AND GRASSES 32 92 00.16-3 (140973.40)  (04/15) Oats 92% 88% Winter Wheat 92% 89% B. For areas requiring native prairie seed mix as shown on Drawings: 1. Mesic Prairie Seed Mix: Pounds/acre Common Name Scientific Name (PLS) Nodding Pink Onion Allium cernuum 0.10 Big Bluestem Grass Andropogon geradii 2.00 Little Bluestem Grass Andropogon scoparium 1.00 Butterflyweed Asclepias tuberosa 0.10 New England aster Aster novae-angliae 0.10 Smooth Aster Aster laevis 0.10 White False Indigo Baptisia lactea 0.05 Side-Oats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula 1.00 Partridge Pea Cassia fasciculata 0.20 Lanceleaf Coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata 0.25 White Prairie Clover Dalea candida 0.05 Purple Prairie Clover Dalea purpurea 0.05 Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea 0.10 Canada Wild Rye Elymus canadensis 1.00 Ox Eye Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides 0.05 Prairie Blazing Star Liastris pycnostachya 0.05 Bergamot Monarda fistulosa 0.10 Switchgrass Panicum virgatum 1.00 Yellow Coneflower Ratibida pinnata 0.10 Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta 0.50 Cup Plant Silphium perfoliatum 0.10 Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum 0.10 Prairie Dock Silphium terebinthinaceum 0.10 Stiff Goldenrod Solidago rigida 0.05 Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans 2.00 Spiderwort Tradescantia ohiensis 0.10 Hoary Vervain Verbena stricta 0.05 Golden Alexander Zizia aurea 0.20 10.6 2. Nurse Crop: Pounds/acre Common Name Scientific Name (PLS) Annual Ryegrass Lolium multiflorum 10.0 or Oats Avena sativa 32.0 a. Nurse crop can be blended into the native plant mixes in the rates shown above. Use only oats for floodplain seed mix. 3. Provide new crop seed furnished in standard sealed containers bearing seed tags showing purity, germination, and weed seed content, free of wild onion, Canadian thistle, crab grass, and seeds of other noxious weeds, and meeting State of Illinois requirements. LAWNS AND GRASSES 32 92 00.16-4 (140973.40)  (04/15) 4. Provide fresh, dry new crop seed tested for purity and germination and mixed in proportions by weight. Native plant seeds shall be supplied by a licensed supplier from the Midwest that has expertise handling native plant materials. Supplier shall be approved by the Owner or Engineer prior to use. 5. Seed weights specified indicate weight per acre in pure live seed. 6. Provide seed blend and guarantee ratio in writing. 7. Stratify and/or scarify seeds to break seed dormancy for spring planting. 8. Inoculate legumes with the proper rhizobia at the appropriate time prior to planting. Provide documentation to Engineer prior to planting. 9. In no case shall percent inert materials exceed 3% for any seed materials for which a PLS label is not provided. C. In level areas to be used for lawns, use the following seed mixture: Seed Type Lbs/Acre Kentucky Bluegrass 100 Perennial Ryegrass 60 Creeping Red Fescue 40 D. In level and sloped areas where reduced mowing will occur, use the following seed mixture: Seed Type Lbs/Acre Tall Fescue 100 Perennial Ryegrass 50 Creeping Red Fescue 40 Red Top 10 Annual Ryegrass 15 E. For temporary erosion control seeding, use 130 lbs/acre of oats between March 1 and July 31 or 130 lbs/acre of winter wheat between August 1 to November 15. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 TOPSOIL PLACEMENT A. Scarify the compacted subgrade to a depth of 3 inches to receive the topsoil. B. Spread at least 4 inches of prepared topsoil in areas of new grading raked smooth and level. Spread at least 8 inches of topsoil in areas to be planted with native herbaceous plants. Rake smooth and level. C. The surface of the topsoil shall be free from clods, stones, sticks and debris and shall be to the lines and grades shown on the Drawings and to the minimum thickness specified. D. Grade flush with walks, curbs, and paving. LAWNS AND GRASSES 32 92 00.16-5 (140973.40)  (04/15) 3.2 PREPARATION FOR SEEDING A. Do not start preparation until all other site and utility work and finished grading within the areas to be seeded have been completed. B. Till topsoil to a depth of at least 3 inches and smooth out all surface irregularities resulting therefrom. Leave area free of rocks or hard soil clods which will not pass through the tines of a standard garden rake. C. Take a test of the site soils to determine the need for application of agricultural limestone (soil pH less than 7.0). If agricultural limestone is needed, then at least 7 days before applying fertilizer, spread lime uniformly in sufficient quantity to produce in the soil a pH of 7.0. Work lime thoroughly into topsoil to a depth of 3 inches. D. Apply fertilizer uniformly at a rate of 7 lbs. per 1,000 sq.ft. Work fertilizer into soil prior to seeding. 3.3 SEEDING A. Seed all grassed areas disturbed by construction operations and as indicated on the Drawings. B. Sow seed between September 1 and November 1, or in spring from time ground can be worked until June 1. C. Apply seed during favorable climatic conditions. Do not seed in windy weather or when soil is very wet. Sow seed at the rate specified for each seed mixture. D. Broadcasting seeding method: 1. Sow seed with mechanical seeder in two directions at right angles to each other to achieve an even distribution of seed. 2. After seeding, rake seed lightly into ground and roll with a roller weighing between 100 and 200 pounds per foot of roller width. E. Hydraulic seeding method: 1. When seed is applied with a hydraulic seeder, apply at a rate of not less than 1,000 gallons of slurry per acre containing the proper quantity of seed specified above. 2. When using a hydraulic seeder, apply the fertilizer in a separate operation. 3.4 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL SEEDING A. Seed all erodible/bare areas with a temporary cover crop within 7 days of disturbance, unless the area is to have an alternative temporary or permanent soil erosion control measure implemented within 7 days of disturbance, or as directed by Engineer. LAWNS AND GRASSES 32 92 00.16-6 (140973.40)  (04/15) B. Seed bed preparation will not be required if the soil is in a loose conditions. Light disking shall be done if the soil is hard packed or caked. Fertilizer will not be required. 3.5 EROSION CONTROL MATTING OR FABRIC A. Immediately after rolling seeded areas, place erosion control excelsior blanket or fiber mat on slopes steeper than 4 horizontal to 1 vertical. Unless otherwise indicated, also place erosion control material at sides and bottoms of ditches, swales, and all areas within 10 feet of catch basins in seeded areas. B. Apply erosion control in accordance with the IDOT "Standard Specifications". 3.6 MULCHING SEEDED AREAS A. Immediately after rolling seeded areas, apply mulch at the rate of 2 tons per acre within 24 hours after seeding. Use vegetative mulch on all seeded areas unless hydraulic seeding method is used. B. If the hydraulic mulch application method is to be used, apply the hydraulic mulch at a rate of 2,000 pounds per acre. C. Apply mulch in accordance with the IDOT Standard Specifications. 3.7 WATERING A. Immediately after placing mulch, water seeded areas thoroughly with a fine mist spray. Keep soil thoroughly moist until seeds have sprouted and achieved a growth of 1-inch. 3.8 PROTECTION OF WORK A. Protect newly seeded areas from all traffic by erecting temporary fences and signs. Protect slopes from erosion. Properly and promptly repair all damaged work when required. 3.9 APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER A. Six weeks after completion of seeding apply granular fertilizer over all areas at the rate of 2 lbs. of nitrogen nutrients per 1,000 sq.ft. of area. 3.10 CLEAN-UP A. At the time of final inspection of work, but before final acceptance, remove from seeded areas all debris, rubbish, excess materials, tools, and equipment. LAWNS AND GRASSES 32 92 00.16-7 (140973.40)  (04/15) 3.11 MAINTENANCE A. Provide watering, mowing, and replanting and continue as necessary until a close healthy stand of specified grasses is established. B. Replace lawns not showing a close uniform stand of healthy specified grasses at the end of the guaranty period and maintain until acceptance. END OF SECTION LAWNS AND GRASSES 32 92 00.16-8 (140973.40)  (04/12) SECTION 32 93 79 TREES, PLANTS, AND GROUND COVER PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Provide trees, plants, and ground cover as indicated on the Drawings, as specified herein, and as needed for a complete and proper installation. B. Related work: 1. Documents affecting work of this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01 - General Requirements of these Specifications. C. References: 1. Reserved. 1.2 SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawing Submittals – None Required. B. Operation and Maintenance Manuals – Submit operation and maintenance manuals in compliance with pertinent provisions of Section 01 78 26. 1. Upon completion of the work of this Section, and as a condition of its acceptance, deliver to the Engineer two copies of a Manual compiled in accordance with the provisions of Section 01 78 26 of these Specifications. C. Certificates and Guarantees – Submit certificates and guarantees installation inspection and verifications forms, and equipment guarantee forms in compliance with Section 01 61 01 and Section 01 78 26. 1. Require certificates required by law to accompany shipments. 2. Upon completion of the installation, deliver certificates to the Engineer. D. Lubricants – None Required. E. Spare Parts – None Required. F. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 33 01. G. Product data: Within 60 calendar days after the Contractor has received the Owner's Notice to Proceed, submit: 1. Complete materials list of items proposed to be provided under this Section. 2. Complete data on source, size, and quality. 3. Sufficient data to demonstrate compliance with the specified requirements. TREES, PLANTS, AND GROUND COVER 32 93 79-1 (140973.40)  (04/12) 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workers who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of the work of this Section. B. Standards: 1. Plants and planting material: Meet or exceed the specifications of Federal, State, and County laws requiring inspection for plant disease and insect control. 2. Quality and size: Comply with current edition of "American Standard for Nursery Stock" (ANSI Z60.1) as adopted by American Nursery and Landscape Association. 3. All plants: a. True to name, with one of each bundle or lot tagged with the name and size of the plants in accordance with standards of practice of American Nursery and Landscape Association. b. In all cases, botanical names take precedence over common names. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 66 11. B. Immediately remove from the site plants which are not true to name, and materials which do not comply with the specified requirements, and promptly replace with plants and materials meeting the specified requirements. 1.5 SITE CONDITIONS – Reserved. 1.6 MAINTENANCE – Reserved. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 TOPSOIL A. Provide a mixture of black dirt having at least 90 percent passing a No. 10 sieve, free of large roots, brush, sticks, weeds, and stones larger than 1/4-inch in diameter, and any other debris. 2.2 FERTILIZER A. Provide “Starter” fertilizer, commercial balanced 3-3-4 organic fertilizer, OMRI listed, delivered to the site in bags labeled with the manufacturer's guaranteed analysis, or a fertilizer as recommended by soil test. TREES, PLANTS, AND GROUND COVER 32 93 79-2 (140973.40)  (04/12) 2.3 MULCH A. Mulch: 1. Shredded bark, wood chips, or other approved organic material as specified on the plans that is substantially free of noxious weed seeds and objectionable foreign material. Bark and wood chips are the type obtained from any standard wood or brush-chipping machine. Obtain Engineer’s approval for the type of mulch to be used. 2.4 TREE STAKES A. Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, provide hardwood stakes, construction grade, rough sawn, 2 inches by 2 inches by 8 feet long or equivalent, Engineer- approved, steel posts. 2.5 PLANT MATERIALS A. Provide the plant materials shown on the schedule in the Drawings. 2.6 ANTI – DESICCANT A. Provide water-insoluble emulsion, permeable moisture retarder, film forming, for trees and shrubs. Deliver in original, sealed, and fully labeled containers and mix according to manufacturer's written instructions. 2.7 OTHER MATERIALS A. Provide other materials, not specifically described but required for a complete and proper installation, as selected by the Contractor subject to the approval of the Engineer. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PLANTING SCHEDULE A. Plant during one of the following periods. Coordinate planting periods with maintenance periods to provide required maintenance from date of Substantial Completion. 1. Normal spring planting season is from the time soil can be worked until June 15. It is preferential to plant woody plants when they are dormant. 2. Normal fall planting season is September 15 to October 15. It is preferential to plant woody plants when they are dormant. 3. Comply with any species-specific planting periods as described in the IDOT Standard Specifications or as directed by Engineer. TREES, PLANTS, AND GROUND COVER 32 93 79-3 (140973.40)  (04/12) 3.2 SURFACE CONDITIONS A. Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this Section will be performed. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of the Work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected. 3.3 SPREADING TOPSOIL A. Finish grading will be performed under Section 31 23 39. B. Upon completion of finish grading, perform fine grading required in planting areas, using soil obtained from the site. C. Raised planter beds: 1. Backfill with a mixture consisting of one part topsoil, one part peat moss, and one part sand, by volume. 2. Place the backfill mixture in layers not exceeding 8-inch uncompacted thickness. 3. Compact each layer by thorough saturation with water to prevent future settlement. 4. Apply starter fertilizer at a rate of 1 pound of fertilizer to 1,000 square feet. Work into soil to 1-inch depth. 3.4 PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS A. General: 1. Plant nursery stock immediately upon delivery to the site and approval by the Engineer except that, if this is not feasible, heel-in all bare root and balled materials with damp soil and protect from sun and wind. 2. Regularly water nursery stock in containers, and place them in a cool area protected from sun and drying winds. 3. Layout planting areas for approval by Engineer prior to excavation. B. Excavating: 1. Excavate circular pits approximately three times as wide as root ball diameter for balled and burlapped, container-grown, or fabric-bag stock. Excavate hole to depth of root ball. Trim base leaving center area raised slightly to support root ball and assist in drainage. Scarify sides of plant pit smeared or smoothed during excavation. C. Planting: 1. Fill holes with backfill mixture consisting of three parts topsoil taken from the hole and one part peat moss, by volume. Subsoil removed from excavations may not be used as backfill. Blend fertilizer into the mixture at a rate of 1 pound of fertilizer for each cubic yard of planting mixture. 2. Fill to proper height to receive the plant, and thoroughly tamp the mixture before setting the plant. TREES, PLANTS, AND GROUND COVER 32 93 79-4 (140973.40)  (04/12) 3. Set plant in upright position in the center of the hole. Remove any materials that would hinder root growth and compact the backfill mixture around the ball or roots. 4. Thoroughly water each plant when the hole is 2/3 full. 5. After watering, tamp the soil in place until the surface of the backfill is level with the surrounding area and the crown of the plant is at the finished grade of the surrounding area. 6. Build up a temporary watering basin around the base of each tree and shrub, except no basins around trees and shrubs in turf area or in raised planter beds. D. Apply the specified mulch to a depth of 2 inches, evenly spread over the entire area of each soil basin. Do not place mulch within 3 inches of trunks or stems. E. Prune, thin, and shape trees and shrubs in accordance with IDOT Standard Specifications. F. If deciduous trees or shrubs are moved in full leaf, spray with anti-desiccant at nursery before moving and again two weeks after planting. 3.5 BRACING AND GUYING A. If specified, brace trees with a stake driven into the ground near the base of the tree to a depth of 2 or 3 feet, or until sufficiently solid to support the tree. Stakes shall extend upward to about 6 inches below the lowest main branches. Fasten the tree to the stake using a soft rope or strap in a way that avoids injuring the tree. Allow 1 to 3 inches of movement by the trunk. B. If specified, guy the trees with 3 wires whose upper ends are attached to soft ropes or straps that encircle the tree trunk, just above the lowest main branches of deciduous trees and at a point above the ground line of 2/3 the height of evergreen trees. Anchor the lower ends to stakes set in the ground around the tree, equal distance apart and at a distance from the tree of approximately 3/4 the distance from the ground to the upper point of fastening. Notch the anchor stakes to prevent the wire from slipping and drive them into the ground, at a slight angle away from the tree, to a depth of 18 inches or more until solid. Stakes shall extend 3 inches above the ground. Draw the wires taut to equal tension by twisting or using turnbuckles, and fasten securely, with the trunk of the tree remaining in a vertical position. Allow 1 to 3 inches of movement by the trunk. 3.6 PLANTING PERENNIAL PLANTS AND GROUND COVER A. Rake existing soil smooth and free from soil lumps, rocks, sticks, and other deleterious material. 1. If different area than raised planting bed described in Section 3.3, apply starter fertilizer at a rate of 1 pound of fertilizer to 1,000 square feet. Work into soil to 1-inch depth. TREES, PLANTS, AND GROUND COVER 32 93 79-5 (140973.40)  (04/12) B. Planting: 1. Space the plants evenly as indicated on the Drawings, staggering the spaces around shrubs and trees as well as in the open areas. 2. Properly hydrate potted plants prior to planting. The soil and roots shall not be dry and crumbly when the plants are removed from the pots. No bare root planting allowed unless approved by Owner. 3. Plant only in soil that is moist but friable, never wet or soggy. 4. Dig holes large enough to allow spreading of roots. Remove the plant and soil from the pot and position in the hole so that the soil level of the potted plant is slightly below the surrounding soil surface. Fill soil in and around the plant completely, forming the soil as you go and eliminating air pockets. Cover the potted soil mix with approximately ½-inch topsoil to minimize wicking. Leave a slight saucer indentation around plants to hold water. 5. Water thoroughly after planting, taking care not to cover plant crowns with wet soil. In case of planting in the open on hot days, shorten the time between planting and watering. 6. .Place 2 inches of fine grade mulch around the plants in such a way as to not smother the plants. 3.7 INSPECTION A. In addition to normal progress observations, schedule and conduct the following formal inspections, giving the Engineer at least 24 hours advance notice of readiness for inspection: 1. Inspection of plants in containers prior to planting. 2. Inspection of plant locations, to verify compliance with the Drawings. 3. Inspection after completion of planting: a. Schedule this inspection sufficiently in advance, and in cooperation with the Engineer, so final inspection may be conducted within 24 hours after completion of planting. 4. Final inspection at the end of the period of establishment, provided that previous deficiencies have been corrected. 3.8 MAINTENANCE A. Maintain planting, starting with the planting operations and continuing for 30 calendar days after planting is complete and approved by the Engineer. B. Work included: 1. Watering, weeding, cultivating, spraying, and pruning necessary to keep the plant materials in a healthy growing condition and to keep the planted areas neat and attractive throughout the maintenance period. 2. Provide equipment and means for proper application of water to those planted areas not equipped with an irrigation system. 3. Protect planted areas against damage, including erosion and trespassing, by providing and maintaining proper safeguards. TREES, PLANTS, AND GROUND COVER 32 93 79-6 (140973.40)  (04/12) C. Replacements: 1. At the end of the maintenance period, verify that all plant material is in a healthy growing condition. 2. During the maintenance period, should the appearance of any plant indicate weakness and probability of dying, immediately replace that plant with a new and healthy plant of the same type and size without additional cost to the Owner. 3. Replacements required because of vandalism or other causes beyond control of the Contractor are not part of this section. D. Extension of maintenance period: 1. Continue the maintenance period at no additional cost to the Owner until previously noted deficiencies have been corrected, at which time the final inspection will be made. 3.9 PERIOD OF ESTABLISHMENT A. Prior to being accepted, the plants shall endure a period of establishment. This period shall begin in June and end in September of the same year. To qualify for inspection, plants shall have been in place, in a live, healthy condition, on or before June 15 of the year of inspection. To be acceptable, plants shall be in a live, healthy condition, representative of their species, at the time of inspection in the month of September. B. Contractor shall warranty that all trees, shrubs, and perennial plants will be healthy and in flourishing condition of active growth one year from final acceptance. END OF SECTION TREES, PLANTS, AND GROUND COVER 32 93 79-7 (140973.40)  SECTION 44 11 56 ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Provide complete odor control systems as shown on the Drawings, as specified herein, and as needed for a complete and proper installation. B. Related work: 1. Documents affecting work under this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01 – General Requirements of these Specifications. 1.2 SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawing Submittals: 1. Submit shop including assembly layout, drawings and dimensions, drive assembly, media housing, media, fan motor data, anchorage requirements, control panel schematics and panel layout drawings, and manufacturer’s detailed specifications and recommended installation procedures. a. Statement of design conditions and performance guarantee. b. Statement of warranty. B. Operations and Maintenance Manuals: 1. Submit operation and maintenance manuals in compliance with pertinent provisions of Section 01 78 26. Include at a minimum: a. Information on hazards associated with the system and the appropriate safety precautions. b. Material Safety Data Sheet on all media selections. c. Equipment installation instructions. d. Equipment startup instructions. e. Equipment maintenance procedures. f. Troubleshooting guide. g. Individual operation and maintenance information on major system components, including but not limited to: (1) Media housing. (2) Packing media and Odor control/chemical media. (3) Fan. C. Certificates and Guarantees: 1. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 61 01. a. Provide the following: (1) Attachment 01 61 01-1, Manufacturer’s Certificate of Inspection. ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-1 (140973.40)  (2) Attachment 01 61 01-2, Contractor’s Verification of Equipment Inspection. (3) Attachment 01 61 01-3, Contractor’s Equipment Guarantee for Equipment. D. Spare Parts – None Required. E. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 33 01. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE – Reserved. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 66 11. 1.5 SITE CONDITIONS – Reserved. 1.6 MAINTENANCE – Reserved. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. Provide a packaged odor control system for the adsorption, absorption, oxidation and removal of odorous gases to operate at a 99.5+% gas removal efficiency at the following locations. 1. Fermenter Odor Control Room. 2. Sidestream Equalization Odor Control Room. B. Provide a system consisting of: 1. Fermenter Odor Control Room. a. Chemical media materials. b. Drum. c. Media bypass. d. Explosion proof fan with damper. e. Motor enclosure and silencer. f. Mist eliminator. 2. Sidestream Equalization Odor Control Room. a. Chemical media materials. b. Drum. c. Explosion proof fan with damper. d. Motor enclosure and silencer. e. Mist eliminator. C. Provide system components compatible with the conditions and chemicals to which they are subjected during the normal operation of the system. 1. Compounds with which the materials must be compatible include, but are not limited to hydrogen sulfide. ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-2 (140973.40)  D. Provide all components of the feed system from a single manufacturer with sole- source responsibility for the system. 1. Acceptable manufacturer: a. ECS Environmental Solutions (Base Bid). b. Purafil, Inc. (Alternative). c. Or equal. 2.2 CARBON BED MEDIA A. Provide one of the two types of media herein described. B. ECS Environmental Solutions HC 4MM-.3: 1. Technical requirements: a. Provide media consisting of 4mm extruded coconut based high capacity pellets. (1) Provide pellets with a 0.3 g/cc H2S capacity. (2) Wood or lignite base products are not acceptable. b. Provide ECS HC 4MM-.3 media, or equal. C. Purafil Odorcarb UltraTM Media: 1. Technical requirements: a. Manufactured, generally spherical pellets made from a combination of powdered activated carbon, alumina, and other binders. b. Apply impregnates during pellet formation to provide uniform distribution throughout pellet volume. c. Provide Purafil Odorcarb UltraTM media. 2. Physical properties: a. Moisture content: 35% maximum. b. Average crush strength: 35% minimum to 70% maximum. c. Average abrasion: 4.5% maximum d. Bulk density: 45 pcf, + 5%. e. Nominal pellet diameter: 1/16” to 1/4” 3. Safety requirements: a. Odorcarb UltraTM Media: UL Classified Class 2. 1.3 POLISHING MEDIA A. Provide one of the two types of media herein described. B. ECS Environmental Solutions HS600. 1. Technical requirements: a. Provide potassium permanganate impregnated polishing media. (1) Provide media with a 6% potassium content. (2) Provide media with a minimum H2S capacity of 0.13 g/cc. b. Provide HS600 media, or equal. ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-3 (140973.40)  C. Purafil Odormix SPTM Media: 1. Technical requirements: a. Manufactured as an equal mix, by volume, of Odoroxidant SP media and Odorkol media. (1) Odoroxidant SP media: i. Manufactured as generally spherical, porous pellets made from a combination of activated alumina and other binders, impregnated with potassium permanganate. ii. Apply potassium permanganate during pellet formation to provide uniform distribution throughout pellet volume. (2) Odorkol media: i. Premium grade activated carbon with a high surface area. b. Provide Odormix SPTM media. 2. Physical properties: a. Odoroxidant SP media: (1) Moisture content: 35%maximum. (2) Average crush strength: 35% minimum to 70% maximum. (3) Average abrasion: 4.5% maximum (4) Bulk density: 50 pcf + 5%. (5) Nominal pellet diameter: 1/16” (6) Permanganate content: 12% minimum b. Odorkol media: (1) Moisture content: 5% maximum. (2) CTC: 55% (3) Base material: Activated carbon (4) Bulk density: 30-32 pcf, + 5%. 3. Safety requirements: a. Media: UL Classified Class 1. 1.4 FERMENTER ODOR CONTROL SYSTEM A. General: 1. Acceptable manufacturers: a. ECS V1-36-TM. b. Purafil, DS-300. 2. Drum dimensions: a. ECS: 36” diameter. b. Purafil: 31” diameter, 150-gallon capacity. 3. Drum contents: a. ECS: Provide 15 cubic feet total of ECS Carbon Bed and Polishing Bed Media. b. Purafil: Provide 10 cubic feet total of Purafil Carbon Bed and Polishing Bed Media. 4. Inlet pipe: 6-inch diameter PVC. ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-4 (140973.40)  5. Fan exhaust pipe: 8-inch diameter PVC vented through roof with bird screen. 6. Media capable of treating 5-100+ ppm of H2S at normal operating conditions. 7. Flow capacity: 300 CFM. B. Drum material: 1. ECS: FRP. 2. Purafil: low density, polyethylene drum. C. Drum components: 1. ECS: a. Stainless steel and rubber latches. b. Stainless steel fasteners. c. Three (3) media sampling ports, 2-inch extending a minimum of 1- foot into the carbon bed with a 2-inch ball valve outside of the vessel for port shut-off. d. Two (2) ½-inch air sampling port above the carbon bed with PVC ball valve and gauge. e. One (1) 2” drain/fill port with PVC ball valve. f. One (1) 2” overflow port with PVC ball valve. g. One (1) inlet pipe, 6” flanged PVC with flexible coupling and gaskets. h. FRP cover. i. Connector flanges, media bypass piping, and manual valves. j. 316 SST grounding rod in media bed. 2. Purafil: a. Stainless steel and rubber latches. b. Stainless steel fasteners. c. Two (2) media sampling ports, 1” diameter. d. One (1) drain pipe, ¾” diameter. e. One (1) inlet pipe, 6” PVC with flexible coupling and gaskets. f. Polymedia filters to separate plastic tower packing material and the media materials. g. FRP cover. h. Connector flanges, media bypass piping, and manual valves. D. Fan: 1. General: a. Size fan for most efficient operation to deliver 300 cubic feet per minute and to include an external static pressure of 2 in w.c. b. Locate fan on top of drum. c. Direct drive motor-fan assembly. 2. Fan motor: a. ECS: (1) 1.0 hp. (2) 480 Volt, 3 phase, 60 Hz TEFC motor. (3) Rated for Class 1 Div. 1 operation. ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-5 (140973.40)  b. Purafil: (1) 0.75 hp. (2) 3,450 rpm. (3) 115/230 Volt, 1 phase, 60 Hz TEFC motor. (4) Rated for Class 1 Div. 1 operation. 3. Provide fan/motor ready to be field wired. 4. Contractor shall provide a quick disconnect to the fan exhaust for ease of removal during media replacement activities. E. Motor Enclosure and Silencer: 1. Motor Enclosure: a. Provide a sound enclosure for the fan mounted to the top of the odor control unit. b. Manufactured from fiberglass reinforced plastic with a 2” sound attenuation foam on the interior. c. Provide four (4) ventilation louvers. d. Provide an enclosure that reduces fan noise to 20 dba, three feet from the odor control system. 2. Silencer: a. Provide an outlet silencer on the exhaust of the fan. b. Manufactured from galvanized steel and be provided with certified attenuation data. c. Provide a silencer that reduces fan noise by 20 dba. d. Support silencer from wall. F. Pre-filter: 1. FRP housing with support legs (length to be coordinated with contractor). 2. Designed to remove 99% of particles (> 10 micron). 3. Designed to maintain a velocity of 400 fpm through the filter pad. 4. Provide a minimum of 2-inch thick stainless steel mesh followed by 3-inch thick polypropylene mesh held together by a stainless steel frame with access doors. 5. Provide 2” drain system with ball valve. 6. Provide pressure taps and gauges on either side of filter pad. All DP equipment to be pre-assembled and installed. 7. Match inlet and outlet PVC duct sizes. 8. Mounted inside Fermenter Odor Control Room (as shown on Drawings). G. Controls: 1. Provide a control panel/motor starter housed in a NEMA 7 enclosure to control the exhaust fan. 2. 480-volt main circuit breaker. 3. 120-volt control transformer. 4. Controls/Contacts/Alarms: a. H-O-A switch for fan. b. Main power disconnects. c. Red “On” pilot light. d. Motor starter for exhaust fan. ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-6 (140973.40)  e. Dry contacts for: (1) Exhaust fan run. (2) Fan fail. f. Able to send/receive the following signals: (1) Start command from SCADA. (2) Run feedback signal to SCADA. (3) Fan fail signal to SCADA. (4) In Auto signal to SCADA. 1.5 SIDESTREAM EQUALIZATION ODOR CONTROL SYSTEM A. General: 1. Acceptable manufacturers: a. ECS, V1-60-TM. b. Purafil, DS-1000. 2. Drum dimensions: a. ECS: 60” diameter. b. Purafil: 52” diameter, 550-gallon capacity. 3. Drum contents: a. ECS: Provide 59 cubic feet of ECS Carbon Ben and Polishing Bed Media. b. Purafil: Provide 39 cubic feet of Purafil Carbon Bed and Polishing Bed Media. 4. Inlet pipe: 8-inch diameter PVC. 5. Fan exhaust pipe: 8-inch diameter PVC with silencer and vented through wall with bird screen. 6. Media capable of treating 5-100+ ppm of H2S at normal operating conditions. 7. Flow capacity: 900 CFM. B. Drum material: 1. ECS: FRP construction. 2. Purafil: LDPE construction. C. Drum components: 1. ECS: a. Stainless steel and rubber latches. b. Stainless steel fasteners. c. Three (3) media sampling ports, 2-inch diameter extending a minimum of 1-ft into the carb bed, with a 2-inch ball valve outside of the vessel wall for port shut-off. d. Two (2) ½-inch air sampling port above the carbon bed with PVC ball valve and gauge. e. One (1) 2” drain/fill port. f. One (1) inlet pipe, 8” diameter PVC with flexible coupling and gaskets. g. FRP cover. h. Connector flanges. ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-7 (140973.40)  i. 316 SST grounding rod in media bed. 2. Purafil: a. Stainless steel and rubber latches. b. Stainless steel fasteners. c. Three (3) media sampling ports, 1½-inch. d. One (1) drain pipe, ¾” diameter. e. Two (2) ½-inch air sampling port above the carbon bed with PVC ball valve and gauge. f. One (1) 2” drain/fill port. g. One (1) inlet pipe, 8” diameter PVC with flexible coupling and gaskets. h. Polymedia filters to separate plastic tower packing material and the media materials. i. FRP cover. j. Connector flanges. k. 316 SST grounding rod in media bed. D. Fan: 1. General: a. Size fan for most efficient operation to deliver 900 cubic feet per minute and to include an external static suction pressure of 2.25 in w.c. b. Locate fan on top of drum. c. Direct drive motor-fan assembly. 2. Fan motor: a. 3.0 hp. b. 230/460 Volt, 3 phase, 60 Hz TEFC motor. c. Rated for Class 1 Div. 2 operation. 3. Provide fan/motor ready to be field wired. 4. Contractor shall provide a quick disconnect to the fan exhaust for ease of removal during media replacement activities. E. Motor Enclosure and Silencer: 1. Motor Enclosure: a. Provide a sound enclosure for the fan mounted to the top of the odor control unit. b. Manufactured from fiberglass reinforced plastic with a 2” sound attenuation foam on the interior. c. Provide a minimum of (2) two corrosion resistant vents attached to the vessel with stainless steel clamps. d. Provide an enclosure that reduces fan noise to a maximum of 65 dba, three feet from the odor control system. 2. Silencer: a. Provide an outlet silencer on the exhaust of the fan. b. Manufactured from corrosion resistant material and be provided with certified attenuation data. c. Provide a silencer that reduces fan noise by 20 dba. ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-8 (140973.40)  F. Pre-filter: 1. FRP housing with support legs: a. Coordinate support legs length with contractor. 2. Designed to remove 99% of water vapor (> 10 micron). 3. End connections designed for a maximum supply velocity of 2,500 fpm. 4. Provide a minimum of 2-inch thick stainless steel mesh followed by a minimum 2-inch thick polypropylene mesh held together by a stainless steel frame. 5. Provide 2” drain system with ball valve. 6. Provide pressure taps and gauges at pre-filter. 7. Mounted inside Sidestream Equalization Odor Control Room (as shown on Drawings). G. Controls: 1. Provide a control panel/motor starter housed in a NEMA 4X enclosure to control the exhaust fan. 2. 480-volt main circuit breaker. 3. 120-volt control transformer. 4. Controls/Contacts/Alarms: a. H-O-A switch for fan. b. Main power disconnects. c. Red “On” pilot light. d. Motor starter for exhaust fan. e. Dry contacts for: (1) Exhaust fan run. (2) Fan fail. f. Able to send/receive the following signals: (1) Start command from SCADA. (2) Run feedback signal to SCADA. (3) Fan fail signal to SCADA. (4) In Auto signal to SCADA. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install odor control systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. 3.2 EQUIPMENT SHOP TESTING A. Perform shop tests before shipping the equipment, including at a minimum: 1. Visual inspection of all equipment. 2. Complete assembly and start-up. ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-9 (140973.40) 3.3 FIELD TESTS AND OPTIMIZATION A. Collect and analyze media samples three months after each system (Fermenter and Sidestream Equalization) has been brought on line to predict the remaining service life of the system media. END OF SECTION ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS 44 11 56-10 (140973.40)