Prior to the commencement of construction of any biofuels (including, but not limited to, ethanol and biodiesel) production facility, the applicant shall submit plans for construction for review by the city council. The applicant shall not commence any such construction unless the city council determines that the plan complies with the following standards intended to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Dubuque:
A. A traffic impact analysis shall be provided by the applicant.
B. Access to the facility shall be paved.
C. The applicant shall provide documentation sufficient to demonstrate that the paving of public right of way between the facility and designated truck route(s) is sufficient to carry, without damage to the roadway, the weight, size and frequency of the loads of grain and liquid and any byproduct entering or leaving the facility by truck.
D. If the public right of way is not capable of carrying the weight, size and frequency of said loads, then the applicant may be required to make upgrades to the paving in order for the pavement to handle the weight, size and frequency of said loads.
E. The applicant shall acquire sufficient right of way and construct all turning lanes and traffic signals necessary to handle the increase in truck traffic.
F. The applicant shall attest in writing that the facility shall be operated and maintained in compliance with all applicable federal and state environmental standards and regulations.
G. The applicant shall provide a dimensioned map that indicates the dispersal of steam, smoke, or other discharge from the facility based on the prevailing winds, and describe what air pollution control equipment will be provided. Biomass and natural gas fired facilities are preferred to coal fired facilities.
H. The applicant shall provide a dimensioned site lighting plan indicating proposed illumination patterns and light levels on the facility site and in the environs surrounding the site. Illumination of parking and other on site facilities shall be controlled by cutoff style luminaries that reduce off site spillover of light. Illumination at the property line shall not exceed approximately one foot-candle.
I. All fuel storage tanks shall be located in a manner that will not allow for contamination of any groundwater or surface water.
J. All fuel storage tanks shall be within an impermeable containment levee system, in a manner compliant with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)