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FEB 14 I989
Ward Luthi
F.O. Box 1186
Ft. Collins, CO 80522
021489
Tom Peterson Planning Director
City* of Ft. Collins, Colorado
Dear Mr. Peterson:
Thank you for taking the time yesterday to discuss the situation
regarding low quantity waste producers in our community.
Even though industrial concerns who come to our community are
required to dispose of their wastes appropriately, I am concerned
about the following:
1) The Economic Development Department, who encourages
industrial concerns to come to our community does not always ask
what by-products are produced by firms. With C/B/W, the nature
of the by-products is not understood, and with the myriad types of
waste products that exist, this is somewhat understandable.
2) Neither the Economic Development Department, the Natural
Resources Department, or the Planning Department know the
quantity of wastes produced --and again do not know the effective
toxicity of the by-products and how then certain quantities of
specific toxics would affect our community or surrounding
communities.
3) None of the departments in 92 above know how any by-
products would be disposed of --whether it be through incineration,
on -site holding tanks or ponds, or disposal in a water source.
Even though we have zoned areas that allow "use by right", it
seems appropriate that we should understand in advance the exact
type and amounts of wastes an industrial concern will produce and
how those wastes, even in small quantities, will be disposed of.
The past history of industrial concerns in our country has not been
an impressive one and should at least make us cautious.
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For the health and safety of our community, I would like to ask
that any formal action of approval regarding C/B/W be withheld
until clear documentation is provided of the following:
1) the exact nature of wastes to be produced,
2) the quantities of each waste to be produced,
3) how each waste will be disposed of,
4) how such disposal will affect our environment or the
environment around our community, and
5) any complaints or waste disposal problems C/B/W has had in
the past at their former locations of operation.
Such concern does not intend that C/B/IA' be discouraged from
locating in our community. But prudent concern for the health
and welfare of our residents, wildlife, and community suggest that
we know and understand the answers to any questions regarding
toxic substances before we offer incentives or approval for
continued planning or actual construction.
Thank you for your concern and consideration.
Sincerely,
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Ward Luthi