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Attachment 3 MEMORANDUM Ramsey County Environmental Service Center May 5, 2023 To:City of Roseville Community Development From:Ramsey County and LHB Re: Narrative for Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional Use Application PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Address: 0 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville, MN 55113 Parcel ID: 132923330001 Full Legal Description: Lots 1, 2, 7 and 8, Sarah’s Out Lots to St. Paul ZONING AMENDMENT NARRATIVE What is the nature of the intended use? Stemming from two strategies in the Ramsey County Solid Waste Management Plan, the county evaluated how it provides Household Hazardous Waste services. The evaluation resulted in recommendations to redesign services to address equity considerations and ensure better service to county residents. The recommendations, under the umbrella of the enhancing environmental health services initiative includes a county-owned Environmental Service Center. The basic function of the Ramsey County Environmental Service Center (“ESC”) is to provide a safe and effective way for the public to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (“HHW”). The HHW acceptance occurs within an enclosed drop off lane where multiple vehicles may efficiently transition materials to staff. These materials are then sorted by staff into appropriate storage containers and stored within predesignated areas throughout the building. Any hazardous materials have appropriately designed storage rooms for safe housing in accordance with the applicable code requirements. Materials collected within the HHW area are to remain enclosed until shipment off-site. Outdoor storage of propane tanks will be within a secure container and screened from public view. A small remote storage enclosure will be provided for storage of lithium-ion batteries outside of the building and screened from public view. In addition to acceptance of HHW the center also accepts recycling and organics for transfer off-site, no processing of these materials will occur on site. These items will be collected in outdoor self-service hubs that are screened by the building, trees, and/or topography. A small staff enclosure will be provided at the remote recycling location to assist the public in accurate disposal of their items when necessary. Munitions will not be accepted by the Ramsey County ESC. Along with providing efficient and safe opportunities to dispose of HHW, the building will have spaces for public interaction, learning, and material reuse. The Reuse Room is a welcoming place for the distribution of products that are brought to the HHW portion of the ESC that still have useful life. The Lobby provides a space for the public to gather and learn about the sustainability strategies and performance of the building through the “building dashboard”. The education spaces include a smaller presentation space that could be used for community events