G34-01 Ordinance No . G34-01
6 AN ORDINANCE
RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY FROM GI GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
TO PCF PLANNED COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT
(1559 Gifford Road)
WHEREAS, written application has been made to reclassify
certain property located at 1559 Gifford Road from GI General
Industrial District to PCF Planned Community Facility District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission has conducted
a public hearing concerning said application and has submitted its
written findings and recommendation that the subject property be
reclassified; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has reviewed the
findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development
Commission and concurs in such recommendations .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS :
Section 1 . That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby
adopts the Findings of Fact, dated March 5 , 2001, made by the
Planning and Development Commission, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2 . That Chapter 19 . 08, Section 19 . 08 . 020 entitled
"Zoning District Map" of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended, be
and the same is hereby further amended by adding thereto the
following paragraph:
The boundaries hereinafter laid out in the ` Zoning
District Map' , as amended, be and are hereby altered by
including in the PCF Planned Community Facility District
the following described property:
EXCEPTING THE EAST 277 FEET THEREOF; THAT PART OF
THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31 ,
AND THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION
32 , TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS : COMMENCING
AT AN EXISTING IRON STAKE AT THE CENTER LINE OF
GIFFORD AND SPAULDING ROAD; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58
MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID
SPAULDING ROAD AS MONUMENTED, A DISTANCE OF 33 . 00 FEET
TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GIFFORD ROAD,
SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE BEING 33 . 00 FEET EASTERLY AS
MEASURED PERPENDICULAR AND PARALLEL TO SAID CENTER
LINE OF GIFFORD ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 13
MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF
WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 710 . 00 FEET FOR THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 9
SECONDS EAST, PARALLEL WITH SAID CENTER LINE OF
SPAULDING ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 1262 . 38 FEET TO THE
EASTERLY LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 31 ; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89
DEGREES 58 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID LINE
PARALLEL WITH THE CENTER LINE OF SPAULDING ROAD, A
DISTANCE OF 365 . 73 FEET THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 17
MINUTES 07 SECONDS, A DISTANCE OF 893 . 59 FEET TO THE
NORTH LINE OF THE ELGIN-VICTOR INDUSTRIAL PARK, BEING
A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SAID SECTIONS 31 AND 32 ;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST,
ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 1627 . 93 FEET TO
THE FORE SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GIFFORD
ROAD; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 49 SECONDS
EAST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A
DISTANCE OF 256 . 75 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID
EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 13
MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF
WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 627 . 36 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING. BEING SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND CONTAINING 27 . 7 ACRES MORE, OR
LESS . (PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1559 GIFFORD ROAD) .
Section 3 . That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby
grants the rezoning from PAB Planned Area Business District to PCF
Planned Community Facility District at 1559 Gifford Road which
shall be designed, developed, and operated subject to the following
provisions :
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this PCF Planned
Community Facility District is to provide a planned
environment for the various types of community
facilities, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 60,
Planned Developments . In general , community facilities
provide governmental , recreational, educational , health,
social , religious, and transportation services to the
community on a for profit or a not for profit basis .
B. Supplementary Regulations. Any word or phrase contained
herein, followed by the symbol " [SR] " , shall be subject
to the definitions and the additional interpretive
requirements provided in Chapter 19 . 90, Supplementary
Regulations, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended.
The exclusion of such symbol shall not exempt such word
or phrase from the applicable supplementary regulation.
C. General Provisions . In this PCF District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to
the provisions of Chapter 19 . 05, General Provisions, of
the Elgin Municipal Code, as may be amended from time to
time .
D. Zoning Districts - Generally. In this PCF Planned
General Industrial District, the use and development of
land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of
Chapter 19 . 07, Zoning Districts, as may be amended from
time to time .
E. Location and Size of District. PCF Planned Community
facility Districts should be located in substantial
conformance to the official comprehensive plan. The
amount of land necessary to constitute a separate PCF
District exclusive of rights of way, but including
adjoining land or land directly opposite a right of way
shall not be less than two acres, unless such land is
located between any nonresidential zoning district, and
any residence district or an residence conservation
district, which all have frontage on the same block. No
departure from the required minimum size of a planned
community facility district shall be granted by the City
Council .
F. Land Use. In this PCF Planned Community Facility
District, the use and development of land and structures
shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 10, Land
Use, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. The only
permitted use allowed within this PCF zoning district
shall be an "electric power generation
facility" (UNCL) which shall be operated, located and
designed in accordance with the following documents :
1 . Development Application, submitted by Ameren Energy
Development Company, and dated December 20, 2000 (a
copy of which is attached hereto as exhibit B) .
2 . Statement of Purpose, Conformance, and Departures,
submitted by Ameren Energy Development Company (a
copy of which is attached hereto as exhibit C) .
3 . Site Plan, prepared by Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C. , and
dated December 15 , 2000 (a copy of which is
attached hereto as exhibit D) .
4 . Final Landscape Plan, prepared by Ives/Ryan Group,
Inc . , and dated January 11, 2001 (a copy of which
is attached hereto as exhibit E) .
S . The electrical power generation facility shall not
be operated for any hours in excess of those
provided in the proposed draft Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency permit for the
subject facility (a copy of which is attached
hereto as exhibit F) .
G. Site Design. In this PCF Planned General District, the
use and development of land and structures shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 , Site Design,
of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. In this PCF
Planned General Industrial District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to
Section I . , Supplementary Conditions, of this ordinance,
and shall be in substantial conformance with the
following documents :
1 . Development Application, submitted by Ameren Energy
Development Company, and dated December 20 , 2000
(exhibit B) .
2 . Statement of Purpose, Conformance, and Departures,
submitted by Ameren Energy Development Company
(exhibit C) .
3 . Site Plan, prepared by Sargent & Lundy, L.L. C. , and
dated December 15, 2000 (exhibit D) .
4 . Final Landscape Plan, prepared by Ives/Ryan Group,
Inc . , and dated January 11, 2001 (exhibit E) .
H. Off Street Parking. In this PCF Planned Community
Facility District, off street parking shall be subject to
the provisions of Chapter 19 . 45, Off Street Parking, of
the Elgin Municipal Code, as may be amended, except as
provided within this section. The location and design of
driveways and off street parking facilities shall be
subject to Section I . , Supplementary Conditions, of this
ordinance, and shall be in substantial conformance with
the Site Plan, prepared by Sargent & Lundy, L.L. C. , and
dated December 15, 2000 .
I . Supplementary Conditions. The following supplementary
conditions shall also apply to the use and development of
land and structures within this PGI zoning district :
1 . Storage of materials and equipment within the
commercial operations yard shall be limited to the
following items : the switchyard and equipment
necessary for its operation, turbines,
transformers, generators, gas meters, gas heaters,
water storage tanks, demineralizer trailers, water
pump houses, and oil water separators .
2 . There shall be no above ground fuel storage at any
time .
3 . The Final Landscape Plan shall be revised by
substituting a minimum of one half of the proposed
shade trees with coniferous trees measuring not
less than 6 feet in height .
4 . All shade trees shall have a minimum 3 inch
caliper.
5 . The proposed chain link fence shall be black vinyl
coat chain link fencing.
6 . All structures (with exception to the fencing)
located within the facility shall be painted with
the PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc . color #453-2
("Tradewinds" ) .
7 . The proposed secondary access road shall be paved
with either asphalt or concrete as required by
Section 19 . 45 . 170 (B. ) , Surfacing for Vehicle Use
Areas, of the Elgin Municipal Code .
8 . Compliance with all other applicable codes and
ordinances .
J. Off Street Loading. In this PCF Planned Community
Facility District, off street loading shall be subject to
the provisions of Chapter 19 .47, Off Street Loading, as
may be amended from time to time .
K. Signs . In this PCF Planned Community Facility District,
signs shall be subject to the provisions of 19 . 50, Signs,
as may be amended from time to time .
L. Planned Developments. In this PCF Planned Community
Facility District, the use and development of the land
and structures shall be subject to the provisions of
Chapter 19 . 60 , Planned Developments, as may be amended
from time to time . A conditional use for a planned
development may be requested by an individual lot or
property owner for a zoning lot without requiring an
amendment to this PCF zoning district and without
necessitating that all other property owners authorize
such an application.
M. Conditional Uses. In this PCF Planned Community facility
District, application for conditional uses shall be
subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 65, Conditional
Uses, as may be amended from time to time . A conditional
use may be requested by an individual property owner for
a zoning lot without requiring an amendment to this PCF
zoning district and without necessitating that all other
property owners authorize such an application.
N. Variations. In this PCF Planned General Industrial
District, application for variation shall be subject to
the provisions of Chapter 19 . 70, Variations, as may be
amended from time to time . A variation may be requested
by an individual property owner for a zoning lot without
requiring an amendment to this PCF zoning district and
without necessitating that all other property owners
authorize such an application.
O. Appeals. Any requirement, determination, or
interpretation associated with the administration and
enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance may be
appealed subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 75,
Appeals, as may be amended from time to time .
Section 4 . That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby
repealed.
Section 5 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect immediately after its passage in the manner provided by law.
Ed Sc hock, Mayor
Presented: June 13, 2001
Passed: June 13 , 2001
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded: June 14, 2001
Published:
Attest :
Dolonna Mecu i, it Clerk
March 5, 2001
FINDINGS OF FACT
Planning and Development Commission City of Elgin,Illinois
SUBJECT
Consideration of Petition 01-01 Requesting a Map Amendment from GI General Industrial District
to PCF Planned Community Facility District, to Permit the Development of an Electric Power
Generation Facility; Property Located at 1559 Gifford Road by Ameren Energy Development
Company, as Applicant, and the Elgin, Joliet, & Eastern Railway, as Owner.
BACKGROUND
Requested Action: Map Amendment
Current Zoning: GI General Industrial District
Proposed Zoning: PCF Community Facility District
Intended Use: Electric Power Generation Facility
Property Location: 1559 Gifford Road
Applicant: Ameren Energy Development Company
Owner: Elgin, Joliet, & Eastern Railway
Staff Coordinator: Lauren Kieck, Associate Planner
LIST OF EXHIBITS
A. Location Map (see attached)
B. Zoning Map (see attached)
C. Proposed Development Plan, submitted by Ameren (see attached)
Energy Company, and dated December 20, 2000.
Exhibit A
Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission
�•. Petition 01-01 March 5, 2001
D. Proposed PCF Ordinance,prepared by the Community (see attached)
Development Group.
BACKGROUND
An application has been filed by Ameren Energy Development Company requesting a map
amendment from GI General Industrial District to PCF Planned Community Facility District. The
subject property is located at 1559 Gifford Road(reference Exhibits A and B).
The applicant proposes to develop the subject property with an electric power generation facility.
The proposed facility will provide electricity during times of peak electricity usage, and therefore,
would not operate year round. The site will be developed with up to four turbines,a switchyard,a
service building, water storage tanks, and ancillary equipment. The proposed turbines will be
powered by natural gas.
Electric power generation facilities are only allowed as a conditional use in the CF Community
Facility District. Accordingly, the applicant is requesting to rezone the 27.7 acre site from GI
General Industrial District to PCF Planned Community facility District(reference Exhibits C and
D).
FINDINGS
After due notice, as required by law, the Planning and Development Commission held a public
hearing in consideration ofPetition 01-01 on February 19,2001. The applicant testified at the public
hearing and presented documentary evidence in support of the application. Objectors spoke at the
public hearing and written correspondence has been submitted with respect to the requested map
amendment. The Community Development Group submitted an Map Amendment Review, dated
February 8, 2001.
The Planning and Development Commission has made the following findings concerning the
standards for planned developments:
A. Site Characteristics Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
zoning district with respect to its size, shape, significant natural features (including
topography, watercourse and vegetation), and existing improvements.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the
site characteristics standard.
Findings of Fact Planning and Development Commission
Petition 01-01 March 5, 2001
The subject property is a regularly shaped parcel containing approximately 28 acres of land.
A total of 1.62 acres of wetlands are located on the site. A sanitary sewer lift station owned
by the City of Elgin is located along the westerly lot line of the subject property. The site
is currently undeveloped with no other significant natural features.
B. Sewer and Water Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning
district with respect to the availability of adequate municipal water,wastewater treatment,
and storm water control facilities.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the
sewer and water standard.
The subject property will be served by municipal water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater
control services.
C. Traffic and Parking Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
zoning district with respect to the provision of safe and efficient on-site and off-site vehicular
circulation designed to minimize traffic congestion.
folk Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the
traffic and parking standard.
The subject property is located along Gifford Road just north of Spaulding Road. Gifford
Road is a local street serving the southeast side of Elgin.
Off street parking will be provided in conformance with the Off Street Parking ordinance.
D. Zoning History Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning
district with respect to the length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused
in its current zoning district.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the
length of time the property has remained undeveloped or unused in its current zoning district.
The subject property has been zoned as follows for the years listed:
1927 Out of City
1950 Out of City
1960 Out of City
1962 Out of City
1992 M-2 General Manufacturing District
Present GI General Industrial District
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The subject property was annexed and zoned M-2 General Manufacturing District in 1965.
In 1992,a comprehensive amendment to the zoning ordinance rezoned the site to GI General
Industrial District.
E. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Standard. The suitability of the subject property for
the intended zoning district with respect to consistency and compatibility with surrounding
land use and zoning.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to
consistency and compatibility with surrounding land use and zoning.
The subject property is located within the Elgin-Victor Industrial Subdivision. The areas
directly north,south,and east of the subject property are zoned GI General Industrial District
and developed with industrial land uses. The area to the west of the subject property is
located outside of Elgin's corporate limits and is undeveloped.
F. Trend of Development Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
zoning district with respect to consistency with an existing pattern of development or an
identifiable trend of development in the area.
Findings.The subject is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to consistency
with an existing pattern of development or an identifiable trend within the area.
The subject property is located within a GI General Industrial District developed with
industrial land uses.
G. Zoning District Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended zoning
district with respect to conformance to the provisions for the purpose and intent, and the
location and size of a zoning district.
The purpose and intent of the PCF Planned Community Facility District is to provide a
planned environment for various types of community facilities,subject to the provisions of
Chapter 19.60, Planned Developments. In general, community facilities provide
governmental,recreational,educational,health,social,religious,and transportation services
to the community on a for profit or on a not for profit basis.
The purpose and intent of the provision for planned developments is to accommodate unique
development situations. For planned development districts,the planned development should
demonstrate the following characteristics:
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1. An opportunity to realize a development of demonstrated need with respect to the
types of environment available to the public that would not be possible under the
strict application of the other chapters of this title.
2. A creative approach to the use of land and related improvements resulting in better
design and construction of aesthetic amenities.
3. The preservation of significant natural features including topography,watercourses,
wetlands, and vegetation.
A PCF District should be located in substantial conformance to the official comprehensive
plan. The amount of land necessary to constitute a separate PCF zoning district exclusive
of rights of way,but including adjoining land or land directly opposite a right of way shall
not be less than two acres, unless such land is located between any nonresidential zoning
district, and any residence district of any residence conservation district, which all have
frontage on the same street and on the same block. No departure from the required minimum
size of a PCF zoning district shall be granted by the City Council.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to
conformance to the provision for the purpose and intent, and the location and size of a PCF
Planned Community Facility District.
The proposed map amendment is in substantial conformance with the purpose and intent of
the planned development provisions and will provide an opportunity to realize a development
of demonstrated need that would not be possible under the strict application of the other
chapters of this title. Likewise,the proposed planned development is located in substantial
conformance to the official comprehensive plan.
The proposed planned development will be subject to the specific site plan and landscape
plan. The proposed landscape plan contains a greater number of plant materials than what
is required by the CF Community Facility District and the commercial operations yard
requirements. Furthermore, the applicant proposes to locate a berm along Gifford Road that
is intended to provide additional screening for the facility.
H. Comprehensive Plan Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
zoning district with respect to conformance to the goals, objectives, and policies of the
official comprehensive plan.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended zoning district with respect to the
Comprehensive Plan Standard.
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The Official Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as "general
manufacturing."
I. Natural Preservation Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
planned development with respect to the preservation of all significant natural features
including topography,watercourses,wetlands, and vegetation.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with
respect to the Natural Preservation Standard.
The subject property contains 1.62 acres of wetlands. The applicant does not intend to
provide mitigation for the development of the wetlands.
J. Internal Land Use Standard. The suitability of the subject property for the intended
planned development with respect to the land uses permitted within the development being
located, designed, and operated so as to exercise no undue detrimental influence on each
other or on surrounding property.
Findings. The subject property is suitable for the intended planned development with
respect to the internal land use standard.
No evidence has been submitted or found that the proposed planned development will be
located,designed,or operated in a manner that will exercise undue detrimental influence on
itself or surrounding property. The applicant has submitted documents indicating that the
facility will be designed to operate in accordance with all county and state regulations
regarding noise and air pollution.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DEPARTURES AND EXCEPTIONS
A planned development may be granted certain departures from the normal standards,regulations,
requirements, and procedures of the zoning ordinance. For the purposes of this section, the most
similar zoning district is the CF Community Facility District. The applicant is requesting the
following departures from the standard requirements of the CF District:
1. Section 19.45.170(B.)-Surfacing for Vehicle Use Areas. The zoning ordinance requires
all areas intended for use by motor vehicles to be improved with a paved surface. The
applicant proposes to improve the proposed secondary access road with gravel rather than
a paved surface.
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2. Section 19.90.182 (E.) - Screening for Commercial Operations Yards. The zoning
ordinance requires all commercial operations yards to be fully screened by a solid fence
constructed and maintained at a minimum height of 6 feet. The applicant is proposing to
enclose the commercial operations yard with a 7 foot chain link fence with three strands of
barbed wire.
3. 19.90.320 (A., 2.) - Required Street Setbacks and Street Yards for Fences. Within a
street yard,no partially open fence may exceed 4 feet in height. The applicant is proposing
a 7 foot chain link fence with three strands of barbed wire within a street yard.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS,UNRESOLVED ISSUES,AND ALTERNATIVES
The Planning and Development Commission has developed or identified the following findings,
unresolved issues, and alternatives:
A. Summary of Findings.
1. General. The applicant is requesting a departure of the screening requirements for
a commercial operations yard. The purpose and intent of this requirement is to
screen the storage of equipment and materials located within the commercial
operations yard. The proposed commercial operations yard will contain various
equipment necessary to the operation of the electric power generation facility, the
majority of which will be permanently located within the storage yard. Likewise,the
type of equipment and materials permitted within the proposed commercial
operations yard will be regulated by the PCF Planned Community Facility District
Ordinance governing the subject property. The applicant has also agreed to provide
a berm located along Gifford Road intended to screen the facility and landscaping
that exceeds the typical requirements for a commercial operations yard.
2. Zoning District. The proposed map amendment is in substantial conformance with
the purpose and intent of the planned development provisions and will provide an
opportunity to realize a development of demonstrated need with respect to the types
of environment available to the public that would not be possible under the strict
application of the other chapters of this title. Likewise, the proposed planned
development is located in substantial conformance to the official comprehensive
plan.
The proposed planned development will be subject to the specific site plan and
landscape plan. The proposed landscape plan contains a greater number of plant
materials than what is required by the CF Community Facility District and the
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commercial operations yard requirements. Furthermore, the applicant proposes to
locate a berm along Gifford Road that is intended to provide additional screening for
the facility.
3. Internal Land Use. No evidence has been submitted or found that the proposed
planned development will be located, designed, or operated in a manner that will
exercise undue detrimental influence on itself or surrounding property. The applicant
has submitted documents indicating that the facility will be designed to operate in
accordance with all county and state regulations regarding noise and air pollution.
4. Comprehensive Plan. The Official Comprehensive Plan designates the subject
property as "general manufacturing."
B. Summary of Unresolved Issues.
The applicant a requesting a departure from the surfacing requirements for the proposed
secondary access road. The Community Development Group maintains that the access road
should be paved in accordance with the surfacing requirements.
C. Summary of Alternatives.
Other than an approval,a denial,or an approval with some combination of conditions,there
are no substantive alternatives.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Development Commission recommends the approval of Petition 01-01. On a
motion to recommend approval, subject to the following conditions, the vote was five(5)yes and
two (2)no:
1. Substantial conformance to the Development Application, submitted by Ameren
Energy Development Company, and dated December 20, 2000.
2. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose,Conformance,and Departures,
submitted by Ameren Energy Development Company.
3. Substantial conformance to the Site Plan,prepared by Sargent&Lundy,L.L.C.,and
dated December 15, 2000.
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4. Substantial conformance to the Final Landscape Plan,prepared by Ives/Ryan Group,
Inc., and dated January 11, 2001.
5. The location and placement of equipment within the commercial operations yard
shall be limited to the following items: the switchyard and equipment necessary for
its operation, turbines, transformers, generators, gas meters, gas heaters, water
storage tanks,demineralizer trailers,water pump houses,and oil water separators;all
as depicted on the Site Plan, prepared by Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C., and dated
December 15, 2000. Temporary maintenance equipment is not subject to this
provision.
6. There shall be no above ground fuel storage at any time.
7. The Final Landscape Plan shall be revised by substituting a minimum of one half of
the proposed shade trees with coniferous trees measuring not less than 6 feet in
height.
8. All shade trees shall have a minimum 3 inch caliper.
9. The proposed chain link fence shall be black vinyl coat chain link fencing.
10. All structures (with exception to the fencing, the switchyard, the electrical towers,
and the building,if constructed of gray split-face concrete block)located within the
facility shall be painted with the PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. color #453-2
("Tradewinds').
11. The proposed secondary access road shall be paved with either asphalt or concrete
as required by Section 19.45.170(B.),Surfacing for Vehicle Use Areas,of the Elgin
Municipal Code.
12. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
Therefore,the motion to recommend approval of Petition 01-01 was adopted.
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George Wo f, Ch
Planning and Development Commission
David Sundland, Secretary
Planning and Development Commission
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217/782-2113 DRAFT
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT - NSPS
PERMITTEE
Ameren Energy Generating Company
Attention: Michael L. Menne
1901 Chouteau Avenue
P.O. Box 66149 MC 602
St. Louis, MO 63166-6149
Application No: 00100065 I.D. No. : 031438ABC
Applicants Designation: EEC Date Received: October 26, 2000
Subject: Gas Turbines (Power Production)
Date Issued:
Location: Elgin Energy Center, 1559 Gifford Road, Elgin, Cook County
Permit is hereby granted to the above-designated Permittee to CONSTRUCT
emission source(s) and/or air pollution control equipment consisting of four
simple cycle gas turbines (CT 01-04) (nominal plant capacity - 540 MWe, rated
heat input 1472 mmBtu/hr per turbine) equipped with dry low-NOx burners, two
indirect heaters (Heater A and B) and other associated ancillary equipment as
described in the above referenced application. This Permit is subject to
standard conditions attached hereto and the following special condition(s) :
la. The turbines are subject to the New Source Performance Standard (NSPS)
for Stationary Gas Turbines, 40 CFR 60, Subpart A and GG. The Illinois
EPA is administrating NSPS in Illinois on behalf of the United States
EPA under a delegation agreement.
b. The Permittee shall not emit into the atmosphere from any turbine any
gases which contain nitrogen oxides (NOx) in excess of the applicable
standards pursuant to 40 CFR 60.332 (a) (1) .
C. The Permittee shall not emit into the atmosphere from any turbine any
gases which contain sulfur dioxide (SO2) in excess of 0.015 percent by
volume at 15 percent oxygen and on a dry basis, or shall not burn any
fuel which contains sulfur in excess of 0.8 percent by weight, pursuant
to 40 CFR 60.333 (a) and (b) .
d. At all times, the Permittee shall maintain and operate the turbines in a
manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for
minimizing emissions, pursuant to the NSPS, 40 CFR 60.11(d) .
2. The turbines are affected units under the Acid Rain Deposition Control
Program pursuant to Title IV of the Clean Air Act and are subject to
certain permit requirements and emissions monitoring requirements
pursuant to 40 CFR Parts 72, 73 and 75. As affected units under the
Acid Rain Program, the Permittee must also obtain an Acid Rain Permit
for operation of the turbines in accordance with 40 CFR 72.30(b) (2) (ii)
and 72.32 (a) .
3a. The only fuel fired in the turbines shall be natural gas.
Exhibit F
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b. The turbines, in total, shall not fire more than 8,220 million standard
cubic feet of natural gas per year. Compliance with this limit shall be
determined from a running total of 12 months of data.
C. The turbines, in total, shall not operate more than 5,744 hours per
year. Compliance with this limit shall be determined from a running
total of 12 months of data from the sum of operating hours counted as
set forth below:
i. Each hour of operation for a turbine operating with wet
compression on for power augmentation shall be counted as 1.55
hours. For this purpose, wet compression for power augmentation
means introducing water into the inlet air duct immediately before
the compressor section of the turbine following achievement of
base power output to increase power output from the turbine;
ii. Each startup hour for a turbine shall be counted as 1.2 hours; and
iii. Each hour of operation for a turbine operating in other modes than
identified in Condition 3(c) (i) and (ii) shall be counted as 1 hour.
d. i. Each turbine shall be equipped, operated, and maintained with dry
low NOx combustors to control NOx emissions.
ii. A. Hourly emissions from each turbine shall not exceed the
following limits except during startup and shutdown as
addressed by Condition 3(e) (ii) (B) and when wet compression is
on as addressed below. These limits are based on the
information provided in the permit application. Compliance
with these limits shall be determined from emission testing in
accordance with Condition 12 (3-run average) or emission
monitoring in accordance with Condition 11 (24-hour average) .
NOx CO VOM
(lb/hr) (lb/hr) (lb/hr) PM/PM" sO,
(lb/mmBtu) (lb/mmBtu) (lb/mmBtu) (lb/hr) (lb/hr)
82.0 66.0 2.8 10.0 0.62
(0.0557)1 (0.05)1 (0.002)1
1 - Based on Higher Heating Value (HHV) of the fuel.
B. Not withstanding the NOx limit above, during operation of a
turbine with wet compression on for power augmentation, NOx
emissions shall not exceed 127 lb/hr (0.087 lb/mmBtu (HHV) ) .
e. i. The annual emissions from the facility turbines (Total 4 turbines)
shall not exceed the following limitations. Compliance with these
limitations shall be determined from a running total of 12 months
of data.
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Emissions
Pollutant (tons/year)
NOX 235.5
CO 237.0
PM/PM" 42.2
VOM 11.7
so, 2.9
ii. For purpose of determining compliance with the above limitations:
A. Unless emission monitoring is performed for a pollutant,
emissions during periods other than startup shall be
determined from emission factors developed from testing in
accordance with Condition 12 (NOX, CO, VOM and PM/PM10) and
analysis of fuel sulfur content or standard factors (SO2) .
B. Unless an alternative factor is established for the pollutant
or emissions monitoring is performed for the pollutant,
emissions of NOX, CO and VOM during an hour that includes a
startup shall be presumed to be 120, 700 and 1200 percent
respectively of the limits in Condition 3 (d) (ii) (A) , i.e. NOK,
CO and VOM emissions during an hour with a startup shall be
presumed to be 98.4 lb/hr, 462 lb/hr and 33.6 lb/hr,
respectively. These presumptions are based on data in the
application describing maximum emissions during startup of a
turbine. Any alternative factor for emissions during startup
of a turbine shall be based on representative emission testing
conducted with USEPA Reference Test Methods. (Refer to
Condition 12.)
C. The establishment of the above procedures for determining
compliance with the annual emission limits shall not shield
the Permittee from responsibility to account for all emissions
from the source, including emissions during startup or upset
conditions, as other credible information may demonstrate that
the above procedures do not adequately account for the actual
emissions of the source.
f. Annual emissions of hazardous air pollutants from the source shall be
less than 10 tons of any hazardous pollutant and less than 25 tons in
aggregate for any combination of hazardous air pollutants, as indirectly
addressed by limits on emissions of criteria pollutants.
The above limits are established to address applicability of 40 CFR
52.21, the federal rules for Prevention of Significant Deterioration of
Air Quality (PSD) and the state rules for Major Stationary Source
Construction and Modification (MSSCAM) , 35 IAC, Part 203. These
limitations ensure that the construction and operation of the turbines
do not constitute a new major source pursuant to PSD or MSSCAM.
4a. The emission of smoke or other particulate matter from each turbine
shall not have opacity greater than 30 percent, pursuant to 35 IAC
212.123 (a) .
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b. Each turbine shall be operated in a manner consistent with good air
pollution control practice to minimize emissions and opacity during
startup and shutdown including the following. These practices shall be
reviewed at least annually and enhanced consistent with good air
pollution control practice based on actual operating experience and
performance of the turbines.
A. The Permittee shall manage the operation of the turbines to minimize
multiple startups of a turbine in a single day, unless startup is
tripped off, and to provide adequate time for normal startup of the
turbines, except for "quick starts" that are due to requests for
immediate delivery of power, as would result from unexpected loss of
a transmission line or other generating capacity.
B. Except during startup or shutdown of a turbine or for the purpose of
emission testing, the Permittee shall not operate turbines below 75
percent load at which emission testing conducted in accordance with
Condition 12(b) has demonstrated compliance with the applicable
hourly emission limits in Conditions 3 (d) (ii) (see Condition
12 (b) (iii) ) .
C. The Permittee shall operate in accordance with the manufacturer's
written instructions or other written instructions developed and
maintained by the Permittee, which shall include at a minimum the
following measures:
I. Review of operating parameters of the unit during startup, or
shutdown as necessary to make adjustments to reduce emissions;
and
II. Implementation of inspection and repair procedures for a turbine
prior to attempting startup following repeated trips.
D. The Permittee shall maintain the turbines in accordance with written
procedures developed and maintained by them.
5. Emissions of NOX, CO, and VOM from each indirect heater shall not exceed
1.36 lb/hr, 0.12 lb/hr, and 0.16 lb/hr, respectively. Annual emissions
of NOX, CO, and VOM from the two indirect heaters shall not exceed 11.9
ton/yr, 1.1 ton/yr, and 1.4 ton/yr, respectively. These limits are
based on the information provided in the application and operation of
each indirect heater for 8760 hours per year.
6a. This permit is issued based on the source not being a participating
source or new participating source under the Emission Reduction Market
System (ERMS) , 35 IAC Part 205, because its VOM emissions during each
seasonal allotment period are expected to be less than 10 tons. This
reflects an expectation that actual VOM emissions will be less than
allowed by Condition 3 (e) .
b. The Permittee shall become subject to the ERMS as a new participating
source if the VOM emissions from the source are 10 tons or greater in
any seasonal allotment period. In such case, the Permittee shall hold
+ Allotment Trading Units (ATU) for its seasonal emissions in accordance
t/"" with 35 IAC 205.150(d) (2) and 205.720. For this purpose, the source's
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VOM emissions shall be determined by the methods and procedures
specified in this permit or the Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP)
permit for the source.
C. The Permittee shall promptly notify the Illinois EPA if the source's VOM
emissions are 10 tons or greater in a season [see also Condition
13(e) (v)] . By December 1 of the year in which seasonal VOM emissions
are first 10 tons or greater, the Permittee shall submit a request for a
revision to this construction permit or the source's CAAPP permit to
address applicable requirements of the ERMS. This request shall include
a certification acknowledging that it will be required to hold ATUs by
the end of each reconciliation period. [35 IAC 205.310(a) and (g) (2)] .
7a. Under this permit, each turbine may be operated for a period of up to
180 days from initial startup to allow for equipment shakedown and
emissions testing as required. The Illinois EPA, upon request of the
Permittee, may extend this period if additional time is needed to
complete shakedown or perform emission testing.
b. Upon successful completion of emission testing demonstrating compliance
with applicable limitations, the Permittee may continue to operate the
turbines as allowed by Section 39.5 (5) of the Environmental Protection
Act. The Permittee shall submit a complete CAAPP application within 12
months after commencing operation.
C. This condition supersedes standard Condition 6.
8. The Permittee shall furnish the Illinois EPA with written notification
as follows with respect to commencement of construction and operation of
the turbines:
a. The date construction of the turbines commenced postmarked no
later than 30 days after such date, pursuant to 40 CFR 60.7(a) (1) ;
b. The actual date of initial startup of the turbines, postmarked
within 15 days after such date, pursuant to 40 CFR 60.7(a) (3) ; and
C. The actual date that each turbine begins gainful operation, with
electricity produced by the turbine available for sale at more
than the minimum or avoided cost of the purchaser, postmarked
within 15 days after such date.
9. Each turbine shall each be equipped, operated, and maintained with a
continuous monitoring system to monitor and record the fuel consumption,
pursuant to 4.0 CFR 60.334 (a) .
10a. The Permittee shall sample and analyze for the sulfur content of the
fuel for the CTs in accordance with the Federal Acid Rain Program 40 CFR
75.11(d) [refer to Part 75, Appendix D, Section 2.3 for pipeline natural
gas combustion] unless it elects to install and operate CEMS for
emission of So. from the CTs.
b. Monitoring of fuel nitrogen content is not required while pipeline
quality natural gas, as defined in 40 CFR 72.2, is being fired in the
turbines.
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C. The above provisions establish a custom schedule for determination of
sulfur content and nitrogen content of fuel, subject to case-specific
approval by USEPA pursuant to 40 CFR 60.13 (1) , in which approval USEPA
may establish additional requirements upon the Permittee for sampling
and analysis of fuel. If USEPA does not approve a custom schedule for
the turbines, the Permittee shall also sample and analyze for sulfur and
nitrogen content of the natural gas being fired in the turbines in
accordance with 40 CFR 60.334 (b) .
11. The Permittee shall install, operate, and maintain a Continuous
Emissions Monitoring (CEM) system on turbines to measure emissions of
NO,. The applicable procedures under 40 CFR 75.12 and 40 CFR 75,
subpart H shall be followed for the installation, evaluation, and
operation of this NOX CEM system.
12a. The nitrogen oxides (NO.) , carbon monoxide (CO) , volatile organic
material (VOM) , particulate matter (PM) , and oxygen (OZ) concentrations
in the exhaust of the turbines and the opacity of exhaust shall be
measured by an independent testing service approved by the Illinois EPA
as follows to determine compliance with the emissions limits in
Condition 1 and 3:
i. Within 60 days after operating a turbine at the greatest load at
which it will normally be operated but not later than 180 days
after its initial startup;
ii. Within 90 days after a written request from the Illinois EPA, for
such pollutants listed above as specified by the request; and
iii. Any extension to these time periods that may be provided at its
discretion by the Illinois EPA shall not alter the Permittee's
obligation to perform emission testing for purpose of the NSPS in
a timely manner as specified by 40 CFR 60.8.
b. The following methods and procedures shall be used for testing of
emissions:
i. USEPA Reference Test Methods shall be used for emission testing,
including the following methods:
Opacity USEPA Method 9
Carbon Monoxide USEPA Method 10
volatile Organic Material USEPA Method 18 or 25A
Nitrogen Oxides USEPA Method 20
Particulate Matter USEPA Method 5
Particulate Matter,, USEPA Method 201 or 201A
(40 CFR 51, Appendix M)
ii. Measurements for NO,, shall be conducted in accordance with 40 CFR
60.335, as specified below, unless alternative testing procedures
are approved by USEPA pursuant to 40 CFR 60.8(b) :
A. The NOX emissions shall be computed for each run using the
equation in 40 CFR 60.335(c) (1) .
B. The span values for Method 20 shall be 300 ppm of NOX and 21
percent Oz, pursuant to 40 CFR 60.335(c) (3)
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C. The NOX emissions shall be determined at four points in the
normal operating range of the gas turbines, including the
minimum point in the range and peak load, pursuant to 40 CFR
60.335(c) (2) .
D. All loads shall be corrected to ISO conditions using the
appropriate equations supplied by the manufacturer, pursuant
to 40 CFR 60.335 (c) (2) .
Measurements for other pollutants shall be conducted as follows:
A. CO, PM and VOM concentrations shall be measured at peak,
intermediate and minimum gas turbine load and with wet
compression for power augmentation. (Testing with wet
compression need not be performed until the turbines are
able to operate with wet compression. )
B. PM emissions measured by USEPA Method 5, including back half
condensable particulate, may be provided as an alternative
to measurement of PM,. emissions using USEPA Method 201 or
201A.
C. Measurements for organic hazardous air pollutants in the VOM
(e.g. , formaldehyde, toluene, acetaldehyde, and acrolein)
shall be provided if VOM emissions are measured by Method
E 18. (See also Condition 12(c) (iii) .)
tt D. Unless continuous emissions monitoring is conducted for the
particular pollutant, measurements shall also be performed
for emissions of NOX, CO and VOM during startup of a
turbine, in accordance with a plan approved by the Illinois
EPA. For purposes of these measurements, as approved by the
Illinois EPA, the Permittee may adapt USEPA Reference Test
Methods as necessary to address the short duration and
transient conditions of startups.
C. At least 60 days prior to the actual date of testing, a written test
plan shall be submitted to the Illinois EPA for review. This plan shall
describe the specific procedures for testing and shall include as a
minimum:
i. The person(s) who will be performing sampling and analysis and
their experience with similar tests;
ii. The specific conditions under which testing shall be performed
including a discussion of why these conditions will be
representative of maximum emissions and the means by which the
operating parameters for a turbine will be tracked and recorded;
iii. The specific determinations of emissions that are intended to be
made, including sampling and monitoring locations; the test
method(s) that will be used, with the specific analysis method, if
the method can be used with different analysis methods; and
identification of any organic hazardous air pollutants that will
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be measured. As part of this plan, the Permittee may set forth a
strategy for performing emission testing of selected turbines
provided that all turbines are fitted for testing; the identity of
the turbines to be tested is determined immediately before
testing, by the Illinois EPA or otherwise randomly; and continuous
emission monitoring of NOX is present on all turbines. The
Permittee may also propose a plan for testing across the normal
operating range of the turbines; and
iv. The proposed plans for testing emissions during startup of a
turbine as required by Condition 12 (b) (iii) (D) , including the
number of startups for which measurements will be performed; the
procedures that will be followed for startup of the turbine; the
approach that will be generally followed to assure that
measurements can be conducted for and will be representative of
the startup period; any proposed adaptations to reference test
methods; and any other significant considerations for testing of
emissions during startup.
d. The Illinois EPA shall be notified prior to these tests to enable the
Illinois EPA to observe these tests. Notification of the expected date
of testing shall be submitted a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the
expected date. Notification of the actual date and expected time of
testing shall be submitted a minimum of five (5) working days prior to
the actual date of the test. The Illinois EPA may, at its discretion,
accept notifications with shorter advance notice provided that the
Illinois EPA will not accept such notifications if it interferes with
the Illinois EPA's ability to observe the testing.
e. Three copies of the final reports for emission tests shall be forwarded
to the Compliance Section in Springfield within 30 days after the test
results are compiled and finalized. The final report from testing shall
contain a minimum:
i. A summary of results;
ii. General information;
iii. Description of test method(s) , including description of sampling
points, sampling train, analysis equipment, and test schedule;
iv. Detailed description of test conditions, including:
A. Fuel consumption (standard ft3) ;
B. Firing rate (million Btu/hr) ;
C. Turbine/Generator output rate (MW) ; and
V. Data and calculations, including copies of all raw data sheets and
records of laboratory analyses, sample calculations, and data on
equipment calibration.
13a. The Permittee shall maintain a file of the following items:
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i. Manufacturers specification of rated turbine load;
ii. The composition of fuel as determined in accordance with Condition 10;
iii. Heat content of the natural gas (Btu/ft') being fired, with
supporting documentation, on a quarterly basis;
iv. A copy of the Final Report(s) for emission testing conducted
pursuant to Condition 12; and
V. Copies of opacity determinations taken for the source by qualified
observer(s) using USEPA method 9.
b. The Permittee shall maintain the following daily operating records:
i. The quantity of fuel consumed for each CT (standard cubic feet) ;
ii. Period of time when wet compression is used for power
augmentation;
iii. Actual operating hours for each turbine (total hours, hours for
startup, and hours with wet compression on) ;
iv. Effective operating hours for each turbine with operating hours
counted in accordance with Condition 3 (c) (i) , (ii) and (iii) ;
V. Facility operating hours on a daily basis. For this purpose, the
Permittee shall consider the facility to operate for one hour if
one or more turbines are operated during an hour. For example, if
one turbine or four turbines operate from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM on
a day, in both cases, this shall count as six operating hours; and
vi. Fuel consumption and/or operating hours for each indirect heater.
C. The Permittee shall maintain the following records related to each
startup of the turbines:
i. Date and time of startup;
ii. Whether operating personnel for the turbines or air environmental
staff are on site during startup; and
iii. A description of the startup, if written operating procedures are
not followed during the startup or significant problems occur
during the startup, including detailed explanation.
d. The Permittee shall keep inspection, maintenance, and repair logs with
dates and the nature of such activities for each turbine, including the
wet compression system.
e. The Permittee shall maintain the following records related to emissions:
i. Other data, not addressed above, used or relied upon by the
/,►, Permittee to determine emissions;
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ii. Fuel consumption and number of startups for each turbine, compiled
on at least a monthly basis;
iii. The annual emissions of NOX, SO2, PM, VOM and CO for each month
since the previous record with supporting calculations. NOX
emissions shall be based on data from the CEMS. All other
emissions shall be calculated based on fuel consumption data and
site-specific emission factors developed from emission test data
or other methods approved by the Illinois EPA;
iv. NOX emissions, from each turbine recorded hourly (in lb/mmBtu and lb
or ton) by combining the pollutant concentration (in ppm) and
diluent's concentration (in percent 02 or COO measurements according
to the procedures in 40 CPR 75 Appendix F; and
V. Seasonal emissions of VOM (May through September) from the
facility.
f. The Permittee shall maintain records that identify:
i. Any periods during which a continuous monitoring system was not
operational, with explanation; and
ii. Any day in which emissions or operation exceeded an applicable
standard or limitation.
g. All records required by this permit shall be retained on site for a
period of at least 3 years and shall be readily available for inspection
and copying by the Illinois EPA upon request.
h. The Permittee shall maintain records documenting annual review of its
operating procedures (see Condition 4) .
14a. The Permittee shall notify the Illinois EPA within 10 days if the total
NOX or CO emissions from the plant go above 160 tons/year, as calculated
following condition 13 (e) (iii) . This notification shall explain whether
this appears to be due to unusually high demand for power or represents
levels of demand that may be expected to continue in the future.
b. If there is any exceedance of the requirements of Conditions 1, 3 and 4
of this permit, as determined by the records required by this permit or
by other means, the Permittee shall submit a report within 30 days after
the exceedance. The report shall include the emissions released in
accordance with the recordkeeping requirements, a copy of the relevant
records, and a description of the exceedance or violation and efforts to
reduce emissions and future occurrences.
C. In conjunction with the Annual Emission Report required by 35 IAC Part
254, the Permittee shall provide:
The operating hours of each turbine, the total number of startups,
the total number of actual hours with wet compression on for power
augmentation, and the total fuel consumption during the preceding
calendar year.
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d. The Permittee shall comply with applicable reporting requirements under
the Acid Rain Program, with a single copy of such report sent to
Illinois EPA. This copy shall be sent to the Division of Air Pollution
Control, Compliance Unit.
e. If the emission testing required by Condition 12 (a) (i) is not performed
within 60 days of beginning gainful operation of a turbine, the
Permittee shall submit a report summarizing NOX, CO and VOM (or
hydrocarbon) emissions of the turbines as determined by diagnostic
measurements, e.g. , combustion gas analyzers, during shakedown of the
turbines.
15. Two copies of required reports and notifications concerning equipment
operation or repairs, performance testing, or a continuous monitoring
system shall be sent to:
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Division of Air Pollution Control
Compliance Section (#40)
P.O. Box 19276
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276
Telephone: 217/782-5811 Fax: 217/782-6348
and one copy shall be sent to the Illinois EPA's regional office at the
following address, unless otherwise indicated:
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Division of Air Pollution Control - Regional Office
9511 West Harrison
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Telephone: 847/294-4000 Fax: 847/294-4018
16a. This Permit for the above referenced project does not relieve the
Permittee from the responsibility to comply with all Local, State and
Federal Regulations which are part of the applicable Illinois State
Implementation Plan, as well as all other applicable Federal, State, and
Local requirements.
b. This permit does not excuse the Permittee from any new requirements that
would be applicable to construction or operation of the turbines based
on the timing of their actual installation.
Please note that additional rules addressing Nox emissions from these turbines
may be adopted in the near future in response to USEPA's so called "NOX SIP
call" and the development of Illinois's plans for attainment of the ozone air
quality standard in the Chicago and Metro-East ozone nonattainment areas.
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If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Manish Patel
at 217/782-2113.
Donald E. Sutton, P.E.
Manager, Permit Section
Division of Air Pollution Control
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