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identified. However, based on the manufacturer specifications and staff research of other crematories it is highly unlikely odor will be problematic.  HOW MANY CREMATIONS WILL BE DONE PER DAY The applicant indicated at the last public hearing that it is anticipated that 3 cremations would occur per day at the beginning, working up to 20 – 30 cremations per week. The proposed retort is limiting itself in that, once hot, is only capable of cremating 75 lbs / hour with a 200 lbs max per cremation. At max weight, this would allow 600 lbs to be cremated in a typical 8 hour day or 3, 200 lb pets. To provide another example of what the proposed retort could handle in a single day: take the average weight of a dog at approximately 35 lbs, allowing approximately 2 dogs to be cremated per hour, times 8 hours, equals 16 dogs. Obviously, many more cats could be cremated in a single day. One should also factor in the amount of time it takes to keep the retort hot enough to run properly, which likely would decrease the amount of cremations that could be done per day. Nonetheless, there isn’t an ability to cremate an infinite number of animals per day.  WHAT IS THE FUEL SOURCE FOR THE EQUIPMENT Natural gas  WHAT IF THE EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS The retort is completely computerized so as to prevent the machine from malfunctioning. The applicant has indicated the manufacturer, with the sale of the retort, will provide instruction and warranty work. The applicant also intends to contract with a company out of White Bear Lake, who services a variety of cremation machines.  HAVE THE RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT (RCWD) REQUIREMENTS BEEN MET The prior owner neglected to follow-through on obtaining a permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District. Prior to purchasing the property, the applicant inquired with the RCWD to determine if any outstanding issues existed. The RCWD informed the applicant they’d have to implement the rain gardens originally proposed. The seller escrowed this money at closing with the intent to meet RCWD rules. If the seller does not follow through, the applicant is prepared to implement the rain gardens himself and has included this on the landscaping plan that was submitted last month. Staff discussed these issues with the RCWD, who indicated they are pursuing this as a “compliance issue” and will not require a new permit from the applicant.  WHAT ARE THE VISUAL IMPACTS TO THE NORTH & HOW CAN THEY BE MITIGATED