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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by
the City Council ot Iowa City. Iowa, at 7:30 p,m, on the 4th
day of August, 1992. in the Civic Center Council Chambers,
410 E, Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa; at which hearing
the Council will consider an ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance by amending Section 36,27, General Industrial II.
11 Zon'e, to permit grain miillng and processing as a
provisional use.
Copies of the proposed ordinance are on file for public
examination in the office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa
City, Iowa, Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above.
mentioned time and place,
MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
July 16, 1992
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Robert Mlklo, Associate Planner
Re: General Industrial Zone (1-1) Amendment to Allow Grain Milling and
Processing as a Provisional Use
General Mills, Inc. has requested that the City consider an amendment to Section 36-27, General
indusiriai Zone (i-i) oi ihe iowa City Zoning Ordinance to permit grain milling and processing as
a provisional use (see attached letter submitted by Charles Mullen on behalf of General Mills).
The company Is considering establishing a food processing facility in the Business Development
Industrial Park (BDI), an area which Is zoned General Industrial (1-1).
The Zoning Ordinance currently states that manufacturing; processing and packaging of food and
kindred products (except grain milling and processing, stockyards and slaughter houses) are
permitted uses In the 1-1 zone. Staff believes that at the time the Zoning Ordinance was written,
grain milling and processing was Intentionally excluded from the 1-1 zone, due to concerns
regarding dust and the potential for the release of obnoxious odors sometimes associated with
wet grain milling. Staff has prepared an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would allow
certain types of grain milling and processing provided that these concerns are adequately
addressed.
To address concerns regarding obnoxious odor, the amendment would not allow wet grain milling.
To address concerns regarding the release of dust and particulates, the proposed zoning
amendment contains a provision requiring that all processing occur within enclosed buildings; the
transfer of raw materials be conducted within completely enclosed buildings or by pneumatic
tubes, or by sealed containers; and that, when an Application and Permit to Install or Alter
Equipment or Control Equipment, Is required by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR), which enforces state air quality regulations pertaining to grain milling and processing,
such a permit must be obtained prior to the Issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Staff believes that, with these provisions, the concerns regarding dust, particulates and odors
associated with grain milling can be controlled to the extent that such an operation would be
compatible with other uses allowed in the 1-1 zone, and its Impacts on surrounding land uses, If
any, should be no greater than other Industries currently permitted In the 1-1 zone.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the proposed amendment to the General Industrial Zone (1-1) to allow
grain milling and processing as a provisional use be approved.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Letter from Charles Mullen.
2. Proposed Amendment.
3. Excerpts from the Standard Industrial Classificatton Manual.
Approved by:
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Monica Moen, Senior Planner
Department of Planning and
Community Development
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (1.1)
Amend Section 36-27(b)(5)
(b) Permitted uses
(5) Manufacture, processing and packaging of food and kindred products [except
stockyards and slaughter houses, and grain milling and processing not regulated as a
provisional use under Sec. 36-27(c)(1.1 )1.
Add Section 36-27(c)(1.1)
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(1.1) Manufacture, processing, and packaging of consumer food products which
require grain milling and processing and which are classified under the following
industrial classifications: Flour and Other Grain Mill Products (2041), Cereal Breakfast
Food (2043), and Prepared Flour Mixes and Doughs (2045) (Standard Industrial
Classification Manual, Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office).
These uses are permitted provided:
(c) Provisional uses
a. All manufacturing, processing, storing, and packaging be conducted within
completely enclosed buildings.
b. All transferring of raw materiais and finished products between modes of
transportation and grain milling and processing operations be conducted within
completely enclosed buildings, by pneumatic tubes, or by sealed containers.
c. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the grain milling and
processing operation shall submit to the building official documentation
demonstrating that the Application and Permit to Install or Alter Equipment or
Control Equipment has been approved by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources, if such a permit is required by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources.
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nol elsewhere clasaified, .uch " frazen dinncrs and frozen pizza. The manu.
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apeciBItles are cl",ified in IndllBtry Group 202, those manufacturing frozen
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prepared mix.. or doughs for .pecific purposes, Establishments primerily on.
gaged in manuracturing prepared flour ruix.. or doughs from pureluwcd ingre.
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.uch " glu",n food and meo!, Also included in this indllBtry are "tablish.
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sourees (e,g" potato.., wheat), Establishmonts primarily engaged in manufac,
turing table syrups rrom com syrup ood other Ingrcdlenta, and those manu.
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MEMORANDUM
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July 13, 1992
To:
Planning & Zoning Commission
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Re: Information on Grain Milling & Processing
What Is grain milling?
In general, grain milling is the process of separating a piece of grain into its component parts.
The two most common forms of grain milling are dry grain milling and wet (corn) grain milling.
Dry grain milling separates a piece of grain into various physical components by cracking or
grinding the grain. The separated pieces can be equal in size or can be separated by different
sizes or weight. For instance dry corn milling can consist of separating a kernel of corn into
various physical components Ii.e. the yellow shell, the germ, the'brewer's grit, and/or the corn
mill).
Wet (corn) grain milling also is a process of separating a piece of grain into parts, however,
wet grain milling separates a piece of grain into what are the basic components that constitute
the grain (i.e. oils, starches, proteins, and other constituent parts). For instance, to
fractionate a kernel of corn into its constituent parts, the corn is soaked in a concentration of
water and sulfur dioxide. In general, (the exact process depends on the product being
produced) this mixture is ground into a slurry. A centrifuge mechanism is then used to
separate the corn into its constituent parts,
What environmental Impacts ore associated with the dry groin milling process?
Grain milling and processing operations have the potential of emitting particulates and dust
into the air. Grain milling and processing operations are required to meet the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources (IDNR) particulato emissions requirements associated with grain handling
and processing. To meet these emissions regulations, a grain milling and processing operation
may need to incorporate a filtering component into its operation.
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Grain milling and processing can also generate what is called fugitive dust. Fugitive dust
refers to the dust generated by the handling, transporting, or storing of a material, in this
instance grain. Fugitive dust is the dust other than that generated by the manufacturing and
processing component of the grain milling and processing operation. The most common
fugitive dust associated with grain milling and processing is the dust associated with the
transporting and unloading of grain by truck. Measures can and should be taken to mitigate
the degree of fugitive dust emitted into the air.
In general, the dry grain milling process creates no or insignificant amounts of toxic air
emissions. (Wet grain milling, however, is moderately toxic as a result of the use of sulfur
dioxide in the milling process and must meet state air emission regulations regarding sulfur
compounds.) However, if energy is created on site for the dry grain milling operation, the
process of creating this energy (typically boilers I wouid potentially create toxic emissions
which are regulated by the state. Creating energy on-site is not unique to grain milling and
processing but can also be a part of other manufacturing operations,
The dry grain milling process also generates a level of odor. (Wet grain milling generates a
far greater odor than dry grain milling as a result of the sulfur used in the process.) However,
the odor generated by food processing which uses milled grain is more significant than the
odor generated by dry grain milling. Food processing is already a permitted use in the General
Industrial, 1-1, Zone.
In addition to air quality considerations, wastewater considerations also exist. A dry milling
operation can generate a waste load with significant levels of BOO (Biochemical Oxygen
Demand). (Wet milling operations produce an even greater amount of effluent with extremely
high levels of BOD). In Iowa City, an industry is granted a three year permit to send effluent
at specific BOD and suspended solids levels to the municipal wastewater facility. If an
industry would like to operate its facility above these levels, the industry would need to
provide an on.site pretreatment wastewater facility to reduce the BOD and suspended solids
level before the effluent is sent to the municipal wastewater treatment facility. Anyon-site
wastewater pretreatment facility must operate under state regulations,
How are grain milling and processing operations regulated for air quality?
Any grain milling and processing facility that has the potential of emitting a specific level of
particulates into the air is required to file and receive approval of an "Application and Permit
to Install or Alter Equipment or Control Equipment" from the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (IDNR). This permit must be granted prior to the installation and construction of
such equipment, Once the permit is granted, construction of equipment and operation of the
facility may begin. Once an operation of significant size is functional, the operation must be
inspected by an independent testing firm to demonstrate that the operation is functioning
properly. After that inspection, the regional office of the IDNR regularly inspects the facility.
The size of the facility and the number of emission points determines the frequency of the
inspections. Generally, the inspections are annual or when a compiaint has been received by
the IDNR.
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06/30/92 16: 11
'5'319 354 6962
PHELAN. TUCKER
PHELAN, TUCKER, BOYLE, MULLEN, BRIGHT & WALKER
ATIORNIlYSAT LAW
wn.LIAM v, PHELAN
WILUAM M. TUCI<l!R
DANmL W, BOi'LIl
CHAIU.I!S A. MULLEN
STI!PlIEN 1\ BRIGlIT
BRUCB L, WAI.KllIl
RICIlA1lD M, TUCI<l!R
THOMAS H. GlllMAN
SIBVEN R. RBGI!NWImIIlIl
CA1lI' I. 5CIIMIT
MARGARIiT E, POEPSEL
JlI!JlI L, PlJU<IlABEK
JOlIN E. BIlASUl'{
321 MARI<Er
P,o. BOX 21.50
IOWA ClTY, IOWA 52244
LOUIS SHULMAN (19lJ8.1982)
FAX,
(319) 354-6962
TELIlPHONB:
(319) 354-1104
June 30, 1992
Mayor and city Council
City of Iowa city
Civic Cant3r
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Mayor and Members of the Council:
~his letter is being written on behalf of General Mills,
Inc., to request expedited consideration of an Amendment to
Section 36-27 of the Iowa City Zoning Ordinance relating to
provisional uses within the General Industrial Zone.
~he proposed amendment would permit certain grain milling
and,processing within the I-l Zone as provisional uses under
the,conditions set forth in the proposed amendment.
Expedited consideration is being requested due to the
Council's abbreviated summer schedule which would make it
difficult for the Company to meets its September, deadline
without expedited consideration. Accordingly, your favorable
consideration of this request will be greatly appreciated.
;'1urs very truly,
. Yn~a.f}~
Local couns~rr~or
General Mills"Inc.
CAM/lm
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ITEM 3.b.
Iowa City Council Agenda
August 4, 1992
c.
Prior to Issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the grain milling and processing operation
shall submit to the building official documentation demonstrating that the operation Is In
compliance with minimum permitting requirements of the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources air quality standards In effect September 1, 1992. The
documentation must Include the Application and Permit to Install or Aller Equipment or
Control Equipment which has been approved by, the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources, If such a permit Is required by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is heroby given Ihat a public hearing will be held on
August 4, 1992, at 7:30 p,m, in the Council Chambers, Civic
Center, 410 East Washington Slreet, Iowa Chy, iowa.
Paragraph 403A,2B, State Code of Iowa, requires this Public
Hearing prior 10 implemenUng these policies, The Iowa City
Housing AUlhorhy proposes to revise the Policies and
Procedures Governing the OperaUons of the Iowa Cily Housing
Auihority,
Copies may be picked up at the City Clark's office or the Iowa
City Housing AUlhority qUice,
For additional information, conlactthe Housing Administrator.
356.5400.
Published by order of the Iowa City Council this 2nd day of
Julv ,1992,
MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK
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