LU-24-027 Proposed Coffin Butte Landfill expansion Timeline
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LU-24-027 Application timeline
Key dates
July 19, 2024: Republic Services (Applicant) submits initial version of LU-24-027, their conditional use permit application for the expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. The application is deemed Incomplete by the Benton County Planning Division.
October 30, 2024 and January 15, 2025: Applicant submits a revised application and a supplemental burden of proof. This application is deemed complete, and the application moved into the process for review by the Benton County Planning Commission.
April 29-July 29, 2025: Public meetings of the Benton County Planning Commission for application review and decision.
July 29 2025: The Planning Commission adopts the decision to Deny LU-24-027, the CUP application for the expansion of Coffin Butte Landfill.
August 12, 2025: Republic Services files an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision with the Benton County Board of Commissioners.
August 15, 2025: Benton County updates the Coffin Butte website with re-organized public record for simpler public access and ease of review.
Late October 2025: Public meetings of the Benton County Board of Commissioners for appeal review.
November 26, 2025: Final date for decision by the Benton County Board of Commissioners on the LU-24-027 appeal.
Full timeline
CUP Timeline through Planning Commission decision
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. View meeting recording.
June 26, 2025: Release of supplemental staff report.
July 1, 2025, 1 p.m.: Deadline to submit written testimony through email and online form (digital format).
July 7, 2025, 4 p.m.: Deadline to receive written testimony in Community Development office by hand delivery or mail.
July 8-9, 2025: 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.
July 22, 2025: Deliberations by Planning Commission. Open to the public, but no public comment will be heard.
July 29, 2025: Meeting to adopt final written decision and findings.
CUP Timeline, starting with appeal to Board of Commissioners
Aug. 12, 2025: Republic Services filed an appeal of Planning Commission decision to deny the CUP application. They also filed a 60-day extension to the timeline in order to allow for adequate review of any submitted, supplemental technical materials. The application will be reviewed by the Benton County Bord of Commissioners.
Aug. 13, 2025 until close of Board of Commissioners Public Hearing: Public comment period for the public hearing before the Board of Commissioners, which is scheduled to begin in late October, 2025. Members of the public can submit written testimony through the online form, email, postal mail and hand delivery. Those who wish to deliver verbal testimony during the multi-day hearing should use the forthcoming form to sign up.
Aug. 15, 2025: Benton County posts reorganized public record from Planning Commission process to web-hosted format.
Oct. 2025: Hearings in front of the Board of Commissioners. All meetings are open to the public.
Nov. 26, 2025: Final date for decision by the Board of Commissioners office regarding LU-24-027.