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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—APRIL 4, 2001 6 Ms. Chaput reviewed the zoning requirements explaining planning Case #97-06 approved that dumpsters on the Gateway Properties be screened with, "...one inch by eight inch cedar siding attached to galvanized iron posts..." with a height of, "...seven feet (7'), its width was ten feet six inches (10'-6") and its depth was ten feet (10')" (See Exhibit A, Section A). There was no record of requirements for the Round Lake Road property. Ms. Chaput stated the Section 6, G, #2 of the Zoning Ordinance states that, "In all districts, all waste materials, debris, refuse or garbage shall be kept in an enclosed building or be properly screened and contained in a closed container designed for such purpose so as not to be visible from adjoining properties or public streets". Ms. Chaput explained the Zoning Ordinance does not specify that a screened enclosure was required for every dumpster but that the container must be closed and screened in some manner. It also does not state the types of materials or dimensions that are acceptable. Past applicants have had a mixture of cedar fencing and chain link fence with vinyl slats. The applicant was proposing a one-sided chain link fence with vinyl slats of silver or beige. The fence would be located between each dumpster and the road to adequately screen the dumpster from the road. The fence would be 8' by 10', extending one foot longer for the fencing located at the Gateway Center and Pacesetter properties (Phases 1 and 2 of the development). A similar type of screening was approved in Planning Case #00-40 for a trash compactor. This type of screening was appropriate for a property that is already developed and was a better solution than enclosing each and every dumpster with varying sizes of enclosures that are impractical for maintenance of the larger dumpsters. Ms. Chaput presented the Commission's options for consideration of this application and advised that Staff recommended approval of Planning Case #01-08, Planned Unit Development amendment for the properties at 4300 W. Round Lake Road and 1887 & 1987 Gateway Blvd. to install chain-link fencing with vinyl slats to screen all refuse containers all properties with two conditions as outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Erickson asked where the fences were located. Kelly Overtly, United Properties, indicated they would have cedar enclosures around each dumpster. She indicated where the dumpsters were located. She proposed to put a one-sided chain link fence 10 x 8 with vinyl inserts between the dumpster and the road on the 18887 Gateway Boulevard. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the fences would be perpendicular to the building. Ms. Oerth responded that was correct. Chair Baker asked if they approved this tonight, what would happen if another dumpster was added. Ms. Chaput stated she wanted it to be stated as a condition, that any future dumpsters be screened by the tenant. Ms. Oerth stated at the present time, all of the buildings were completely rented out and she did not anticipate there would be many more, if any, dumpsters added.