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Section 1355.04 Subd. 3 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code lists the criteria for evaluating a Conditional Use Permit. The City Council should consider the effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants of the surrounding land, in particular, and the community as a whole, in general, including but not limited to the following factors: 1.Existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions 2.Noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics 3.Drainage 4.Population density 5.Visual and land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land 6.Adjoining land values 7.Park dedications where applicable 8.Orderly development of the neighborhood and the City within the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. Discussion The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 14-008 at their meeting on February 5, 2014, and discussed the following issues related to the Conditional Use Permit application: Odors and Solid Waste As discussed previously, Ramsey County plans to address odors generated by the organic waste by requiring that all materials are properly bagged and stored in a secure and covered container. However, several Planning Commission members expressed concerns about the potential impact of odors on surrounding residential areas and walking trails as well as the possibility of the site attracting wildlife, in particular coyotes. In addition, the Planning Commission raised the current issue of residents leaving bags of yard waste outside of the gate to the site when the facility is closed and how this would become a greater concern if food waste started to be dumped. Representatives of Ramsey County were in attendance at the meeting and reported that employees are required to promptly clear these bags are posted on the property. The Planning Commission discussed how the monitoring of the site could be improved. They recommended that the City Council consider a condition that would require Ramsey County to install a surveillance system at the property. Time Limits The Planning Commission directed staff to review with the City Attorney whether a time limit could be put on the requested Conditional Use Permit. The purpose of this would be to allow the ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for February 24, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-008 - Ramsey County - CUP Yard Waste & Organics Site\Memos_14-008 37 Page of