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Dr. Fernando Sartor, 4901 Bethel Creek Drive, representing the Applicants (Luisa <br /> Garcia, Beatrice Sartor, and himself), read the Mission Statement of the A- 1 Walee Recycling <br /> Center. He said the facility would receive various types of construction and demolition debris <br /> for recycling, and that trained operators would ensure that no hazardous materials are accepted <br /> for processing . He described the irrigation system used to control the dust during processing and <br /> storage . Dr. Sartor related that the concrete crushing machinery would not be kept on-site and <br /> that it does not produce substantial noise, and that a buffer would be constructed around the <br /> facility to mitigate noise and visual impacts . <br /> Providing further information about anticipated noise levels, Attorney Segal showed a <br /> video of concrete crushing machinery in operation (Applicant ' s Exhibit 1 ) , and two comparison <br /> charts (Applicant ' s Exhibits 2 and 3 ) measuring the decibel levels of the crusher. <br /> Jodah Bittle , P . E . , Schulke , Bittle, and Stoddard, 3 Tarpon Drive , gave a comprehensive <br /> overview of A- 1 Walee ' s site and operating plans . He displayed a slide (Exhibit 4) of the site <br /> plan ; maps (Exhibits 5A and 5B) of the proposed buffers ; an aerial view (Exhibit 6) of the site <br /> location and surrounding property uses ; an aerial view of the Treasure Coast Refuse facility <br /> (Exhibit 7) ; and a zoning map of the 43 `d to 27th Avenue areas (Exhibit 8) . Mr. Bittle reported <br /> that in accordance with FDEP requirements , the Applicant would submit an Operational Manual <br /> covering all aspects of the operation . Responding to questioning from Attorney Segal , he <br /> affirmed his support for the project. <br /> James Golden , Professional Geologist & Principal Hydrogeologist, HSA Golden, 100 <br /> East Pine Street, Suite 605 , Orlando , Florida, conveyed that the State defines Construction & <br /> Demolition (C & D) debris as a non-hazardous material . He displayed a slide of hazardous <br /> materials (Exhibit 9) that would not be accepted at the facility, and said that pressure -treated <br /> wood (which may contain Copper Chromium Arsenate [CCA] ) would be separated and taken <br /> off- site . He attested that, in conjunction with the conditions imposed by staff and federal <br /> regulations , and if operated properly, the facility would be compatible with the character of the <br /> area and have no adverse impacts on public health and safety . <br /> March 22 , 2011 21 <br />