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- Approval of the selected transfer station site by the BOCC. <br />- Development of detailed plans for transfer station facilities by the County's consultant and <br />staff with input from the SWAB. <br />- BOCC approval of the final site plan. <br />Exclusionary Criteria: <br />- Wetlands and floodplains <br />- Endangered and protected flora and fauna habitats <br />- Protected sites of historical, archeological, or cultural significance <br />- Prime agricultural land <br />- Parks and preserves <br />- Proximity to airports <br />- Reservoirs <br />Screening Methodology: <br />Technical Criteria: <br />- Central location to collection routes <br />- Access to major transportation routes <br />- Site size requirements <br />- Sufficient space for onsite roadways, queuing, and parking <br />- Truck and traffic compatibility <br />- Ability for expansion <br />- Space for recycling, composting, and public education <br />- Buffer space <br />- Gently sloping topography <br />- Access to utilities <br />- Zoning designations and requirements <br />Community-Specific Criteria: <br />- Environmental justice considerations <br />- Impact on air quality <br />- Impact on the local infrastructure <br />- Adjacent land uses <br />- Proximity to schools, churches, recreation sites, and residences <br />- Prevailing winds <br />- Number of residences impacted <br />- Presence of natural buffers <br />- Impacts on existing businesses <br />- Expansion capability <br />- Buffer zones and screening measures <br />- Traffic compatibility <br />- Impact on historic or cultural features <br />- Impact on neighborhood character <br />Commissioner Nelson said that the County has not yet selected a destination and he <br />asked how this would factor in. Ed Shuffler said that it would not be a problem. He said that <br />generally it was better to site something closer to where the most trash is generated. <br />Commissioner Foushee asked about the criteria used in previous processes for <br />environmental justice concerns. <br />