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    Dorothy Gunn, Clerk
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    Re: Case Number PCB 03-221
    August 14, 2003
    Dear Ms. Gunn,
    On Tuesday, May 6, 2003, the McHenry County Board voted to deny the application to site a
    waste transfer facility along U.S. Route 14 by the proposed Marshall Lowe Solid Owned
    Northwest Highway Waste Transfer Facility (A.K.A. “Solid Waste Transfer Station”). There are
    nine, required, state-established criteria for siting a waste transfer station. The applicant was
    denied the application because of the failure to meet all nine criteria. In fact, it was the McHenry
    County Board’s determination that the applicant did not meet three out of the nine required
    criteria. It is not a question of a near miss here. One-third or roughly 33 of the criteria were not
    met (Criteria #2, #3 and #5).
    We support the McHenry County Board’s unanimous decision that Criteria #2. Criteria #3. and
    Criteria #5 were not met by the applicant.
    If the application was approved, there would be a substantial increase in garbage truck
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    traffic, which would lead to increased air pollution, noise pollution, vermin, potential
    groundwater pollution, unwelcome odors and garbage smells.
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    If the application was approved, the proposed location of the Waste Transfer Facility
    would border The Hollows, a sensitive Mchenry County conservation area threatening
    this sensitive area’s well-being and ultimately, the public’s welfare.
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    If the application was approved, the proposed location of the Waste Transfer Facility
    would be just over 1000 feet from Bright Oaks, one of Gary’s largest residential
    neighborhoods. Residents do not want garbage in their backyards.
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    If the application was approved, the Waste Transfer Facility would have lead to a
    significant increase in slow-moving truck traffic (including garbage and semi-trailer
    trucks), adding to an ever-increasing traffic congestion problem and resulting ma
    significant impact on existing traffic flow.
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    If the application was approved, proper protection of the public’s health, safety and
    welfare would be at grave risk. The proposed Waste Transfer Facility site is simply far too
    close to neighboring residents and sensitive conservation areas and would simply
    downgrade our quality of life.
    My wife and I strongly support the McHenry County Board’s decision to deny this application and
    hereby request that our support of the Board’s decision be added to the public record.
    We are hereby submitting a signed copy of this letter to Cameron Davis, Village Administratorfor
    the Village of Cary and the IPCB Hearing Officer.
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    J.T. Bennan
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    Bonne L. Brennan
    Cc Mailed To: Cameron Davis, Village Administrator for the Village of Cary

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