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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 9, 2014 3 was approved by a PUD Amendment in 2011 and allowed the installation of two storage silos and one containment tank. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: Light Industrial (office space, manufacturing, and warehousing) Zoning: G-B: Gateway Business Current Lot Sizes: 8.93 Acres (388,991sf) Topography: The building and parking area is generally flat. The property slopes steeply towards Round Lake along the NE side of the property, it also slopes towards Gateway Boulevard along the SW side of the property. City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the PUD Amendment regulations. City Planner Streff provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings: 1. That a PUD Amendment is required to add the additional storage tank to the property. 2. Hood Packaging Corporation is located at 1887 Gateway Boulevard and is a conforming use within the Gateway Business Zoning District. 3. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with the developer or land owner. 4. The applicant proposes to add one storage tank to the southeast side of the building where there are currently four (4) similar tanks installed. 5. The tank would be placed horizontally behind the screening fence approximately seven (7) feet from the outside wall of the building. 6. The double walled constructed tank is made from 100% steel with a capacity of 2,500 gallons and is approximately five and one half (5.5) feet in height, fifteen (15) feet in length by three and one half (3.5) feet in diameter. 7. This proposal will not impact lot coverage requirements, nor will it encroach on setbacks. On the Conditional Use Plan Evaluation Criteria: 8. The proposal will not impact traffic circulation or parking. 9. The proposal is not expected to create noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, or other nuisance characteristics. The tank is made with double walled construction to contain the material stored. The containment area has been constructed per the MPCA regulations. 10. The proposal will not impact drainage on the site. 11. The proposal will not impact population density on the site. 12. The proposed storage tank would be placed within the existing screening fence that is constructed with galvanized chain-link fencing and tan colored slates. The proposed tank would not be taller in height than the existing screening fence. The use as proposed is compatible with other uses and structures on surrounding properties. 13. The proposed storage tank is unlikely to significantly impact land values on the subject property or on neighboring properties.