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wetlands indicated above. Although all three natural soil types exhibit relatively high water tables, a considerable amount of fill has taken place over the years. Nevertheless, appropriate safeguards to contain and manage spills or runoff should be taken to avoid any ground or surface water impacts. D. Site and Neighborhood Planning Issues Site plan The site plan submitted with the application lacks information about the location of wetlands and streams,but is complete in other respects. Available data from other sources would seem to indicate that the proposal complies with county shoreland, floodplain or wetland protection ordinance standards. Additional information or site investigation as part of the zoning permit process may be necessary to confirm this. Fencing and screening The City intends to provide fencing and evergreen screening along the northern and eastern sides of the proposed recycling center. Fencing along the northern side should be extended southward along the western side for twenty feet or so to discourage people from walking around the end of the fence after hours. Also,the entrance should be gated with a permanent, substantial barrier. Natural vegetation would be retained along the southern and western sides. The site plan does not show any stormwater management, leak/spill containment, or erosion control practices. More information should also be provided about the type of surfacing that will be used in the materials storage areas. Traffic impact Based on the operation of its current facility,the City of Sun Prairie estimates that the recycling center will generate an average of 30-50 cars per day on summer weekdays, increasing to 100- 120 cars per day on Saturdays. Use typically peaks in the fall,rising to as many as 200 cars per day,then drops off substantially,to about 3-5 cars per day, in the winter. Since the proposed site is only one block north on Bird Street from the current site,no significant change in traffic patterns is expected. Parking There is an existing parking lot of 60 spaces, including 23 on pavement and 37 on gravel. The city proposes paving the entire lot, which it will use to jointly serve the recycling center,the Little League ball fields and Sheehan Park. Although neither the county nor the city zoning codes set specific parking standards for recycling centers, no more than 8-10 cars are expected be on the site at any given time. Based on city and county requirements for outdoor recreational facilities,there would appear to be ample parking to serve all three uses. Compatibility with surrounding uses Composted yard waste would be carted away and disposed of at the Dane County Compost facility near Waunakee. Yard waste would not accumulate beyond 1,000 cubic yards. This and prevailing westerly winds should limit the impact of odors on surrounding recreational and residential uses. Industrial facilities to the east may be somewhat affected. 4