LU-24-027, Coffin Butte Landfill expansion
LU-24-027, Coffin Butte Landfill expansion
Proposal summary
Application to expand the Coffin Butte landfill
Location
28972 Coffin Butte Rd, Corvallis, OR 97330
Documents & timeline
July 19, 2024. Republic Services submits CUP application to expand the Coffin Butte landfill.
Aug. 16, 2024. The application is deemed Incomplete.
Oct. 30, 2024. Applicant submits revised CUP application.
Jan. 15, 2025. Republic submits supplemental information (Burden of Proof) to Benton County, bringing the application to the point that it meets the qualifications to be deemed Complete.
Jan. 20, 2025. Republic Services is granted a 58-day extension to allow extra time before the public hearing before the Planning Commission.
March 14, 2025. Republic Services submits an addendum to the Burden of Proof.
March 19, 2025. Benton County announces the schedule for a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission and opens the public comment period.
April 22, 2025. The Benton County Planning Division releases the staff report and additional documents to the MuniDocs platform. This includes:
Staff report
Benton County Exhibits
BC1 Compiled County Engineering and Public Works Comments
BC2 Compiled Agency Comments
BC4 Benton County Notice to Outside Agencies
BC5 Benton County Reviewing Consultants’ Credentials
BC6 Property Zoning Map
Public written testimony (continually updated)
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Index to part 1 | BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 1
Index to part 2 | BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 2
Index to part 3 | BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 3
Index to part 4 | BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 4
Index to part 5 | BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 5
Index to part 6 | BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 6
BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 7
BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 8
BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 9
BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 10
BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 11
BC3 Compiled Public Comments part 12A
Application and applicant exhibits
CL_Cover Letter_01-15-2025
BOP_Burden of Proof_01.15.25
BOPA_Addendum to BOP_03.14.25
File No. LU-24-027
E1_Application Form and Fees_10-30-24
E2_Engineering Plans_03.14.25_compressed05082025_Part1
E2_Engineering Plans_03.14.25_compressed05082025_Part2
E2_Engineering Plans_03.14.25_compressed05082025_Part3
E3_Vesting Deeds to the Development Site_10-30-24
E4_Wildlife Habitat Assessment and Surveys_10.30.24
E5A_Appendix A to Phase II Geotech Exploration Report_10.30.24
E5B_Appendix B to Phase II Geotech Exploration Report _10.30.24
E5CD_Appendix C and D to Phase II Geotech Exploration Report_10.30.24
E5E_Appendix E to Phase II Geotech Exploration Report _10.30.24
E5F_Appendix F to Phase II Geotech Exploration Report _10.30.24
E5N_Narrative Phase II Geotech Exploration Report _10.30.24
E6_Well Logs for PW-2 and Berkland Well_10.30.24
E7_Letter from CEC Regarding Applicable Oregon DEQ Permits_10.30.24
E8_Map and List of Adjacent and Nearby Properties_10.30.24
E9_Map Defining Analysis Area and Showing Odor Complaints_10.30.24
E10_Aerial Image of Topography and Roads Surrounding Landfill Area_10.30.24
E11_Noise Study_10.30.24
E12_Odor Findings_10.30.24
E13_Odor Methane and Hydrogen Sulfide Memorandum_10.30.24
E14_2024 Odor Study_10.30.24
E15_Traffic Report_10.30.24
E16_Environmental and Operational Considerations_03.14.25
E17_Preliminary Drainage Report_03.14.25
E18_Aerial Renderings and Current View_10.30.24
E19_Site Lighting Summary_10.30.24
E20_Fire Risk Assessment Report_09.24.24 and Addendum 01.15.25
E21_Applicant Proposed Conditions of Approval_01.15.2025
E22_Reclamation Plan for Expansion Area_10.30.24
E23_Oregon DEQ Permit 306 Materials_10.30.24
E24_Oregon DEQ Permit Work Plan_10.30.24
E25_Oregon DEQ Approval of Work Plan_10.30.24
E26_Archaeological Report_10.30.24
E27_Leachate Management Summary_01.15.25
E28_RS Letter to BCBC Re Methane Emissions_10.30.24_and Addendum_01.15.25
E29_RS Letter to BCBC Re Arsenic_10.30.25_and Addendum 01.15.25
E30_Proposed Coffin Butte Landfill Seismic Design_10.30.24
E31_Photos of Farm and Forest Uses on Adjacent Property_01.15.25
E32_Farm Lease between VLI and Agri-Industries Inc_01.15.25
E33_2025 Odor Study_03.14.25
E34_Benton County Business Database_03.14.25
April 29, 2025. Public hearing, day 1: presentation of the staff report. View meeting recording.
May 1, 2025. Public hearing, day 2: applicant presentation. View meeting recording.
May 6, 2025. Public hearing, day 3: public verbal testimony. View meeting recording.
May 8, 2025. Public hearing, day 4: public verbal testimony; hearing is continued. Republic Services is granted a 47-day extension. View meeting recording.
June 17, 2025: Planning Commission convenes to continue public hearing to a later date
TBA: Release of supplemental staff report.
TBA: Deadline to submit written testimony through email and online form
TBA: Public hearing continues with presentations of supplemental staff report and applicant update. If time permits, begin public verbal testimony on new evidence ONLY. Open 7-day limited public written comment period ONLY collecting new evidence about the supplemental staff report.
TBA: Deliberations by Planning Commission. Open to the public, but no public comment will be heard.
TBA: Meeting to adopt final written decision and findings.
September 27, 2025. Expected end date for the application decision process.