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Member Olson asked for details of the inspection process by state and federal agencies. Member Traynor summarized that there are no specific state or federal standards for crematories, but that testing has shown emissions as compared to other industrial uses, is less. Chair Rhody asked Larry Hudalla (Roselawn Cemetery) for details of nuisances at the Forest Lawn Cemetery (no smoke, no noise, no complaints). Bill Herbert, 707 Emerald Ridge, asked whether notice was given to adjoining property owners (yes). He asked if heat emissions in winter had been considered. Member Duncan asked what is the BTU's rating of the furnace? (not known). The building is sited far from Larpenteur Avenue. Pete Zeller, 1773 Alameda, asked for the height of the building (20 feet of height). Is there a smoke stack? (Yes, but it does not have to be at the top of the roof. The building exterior would be multi-color brick. The building will have capacity for two burners.) Mr. Zeller asked if the units would have large louvers on the east wall of the building - the noise emits from the louvers. Mr. Zeller said he was 200+ feet from the units. They were not quite as loud as a grain dryer, but a similar type noise. He asked for details of the CUP and zoning process. Could a crematory be placed in the industrial district? (No) Chris Beardsley, 1754 Alameda, asked for details of the types of caskets that can be cremated. He asked whether plastics would be included in the crematory, what is done with plastic body parts, what is the level of control over the heat and exhaust. He asked how the remains are disposed of. Is there opportunity for release of aid-borne particulates? He asked if the grinders have air-emissions? (No, they are condensed into fine ashes and bones without air emission). Mr. Beardsley asked for details and conditions of the CUP in Section 6 of the project report dated July 11, 2001. Thomas Paschke explained the suggested conditions. Carol West, 1826 Alameda, asked how the crematory will be set up and which one was chosen. Larry Huddala explained that the ALL 2500 was the machine selected by the Cemetery. The sound of this unit was less than an air conditioner at home. Ms West asked for details of the degrees of heat used in crematory. (The machine is automatic and shuts down when not operating correctly). Ms West asked if the building could be oriented to set the fans/louvers to the north. (The existing buildings will block the noise from moving east). Ms West asked if hours of operation had been established and what the level of business will be. Would crematories run at night or 24 hours per day? (Generally not done later than 6:00 p.m.). Ms West asked for details of mercury emissions with the crematory and whether filter systems could be added to take it out of the atmosphere. Ms West asked how hydrogen chlorine would be prevented from emissions Todd Picklen, 1896 Chatsworth, stated that he felt the applicant was not informed about the machine or emissions. Pete Zeller, 1773 Alameda Street, stated he was concerned about emissions and non-filtered items. The noise at a standard distance should be known. The houses to the west are 1,600 feet; to the east 1,000 feet. Trash disposal of non- burnables must be addressed. He proposed that all waste generated should be disposed off-site. He expressed concern about current land filling by the cemetery. Mr. Zeller suggested that the "2500 unit" be written into the permit. Chris Beardsley, 1754 Alameda, stated that hydrogen chloride and nitrous oxides cannot be reduced from emission. Dust is airborne if swept from the crematory. Steady temperature levels must be maintained. There are no conditions for emission limits, maximum usage, and operation hours in the project report. There are many concerned neighbors who did not come to the meeting. Bill Herbert asked for details of heat (1400-1800 degrees), noting that Forest Lawn Crematory is set back further from a street than the Roselawn site. He expressed concern about winter road conditions at Victoria and Larpenteur. He said the crematory was an industrial process that should be done in an industrial district. Chris Beardsley stated that in Hartford a crematory was reviewed and approved. Neighbors then found there were noise issues. The noise issue is offensive. He noted in a Maryland study, over three million BTU are expended per hour from a crematory.. There was no further public comment. Chair Rhody closed the hearing. Chair Rhody said noise was a valid concern. Most other issues are regulated by the State. Ambient noise can be measured before and after.