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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—APRIL 4, 2001 7 Commissioner Sand stated that at building 1987, on the very east side, there was a trailer there that had not moved, and he wanted to make sure it was not being used as permanent storage facility. He also stated there was a mobile home in the parking lot. He asked Ms. Oertli to check to make sure these were temporary facilities only. Commissioner Sand asked how many screens would there be when there were two dumpsters together. Ms. Oertli stated they would use one screen to enclose both dumpsters. Commissioner Sand stated he wanted to see the dumpsters moved closer together so they could not be seen. Ms. Oertli agreed. Commissioner Erickson expressed concern that the dumpsters would still be seen from the road. Ms. Chaput pointed out that as the landscaping grew, that would also aid in screening the dumpsters. Commissioner Erickson expressed concern that the fences would be hit by the trucks and would not maintain their neat appearance. Commissioner Erickson asked the owner look into screening the whole area, instead of individual dumpsters. Chair Baker closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. Chair Baker concurred a more long-term solution would be desirable. He asked if these proposals had been taken to the owners. Ms. Oertli replied the current requirements were to screen each dumpster with cedar, and that was the reason this was being proposed. She stated with respect to landscaping, once the trees grew bigger, that would aid in the screening, but this was not a short-term solution. Commissioner Zimmerman asked how Ms. Oertli felt about the proposal Commissioner Erickson gave with respect to one fence along the whole loading dock area. Ms. Oertli replied Commissioner Erickson's suggestion would work with the 4300 Round Lake Road property, but probably not with the other properties. Chair Baker suggested having staff works with the owner with respect to this issue to see if any of Commissioner Erickson's suggestions would work, or if they could come up with a better solution to this. Commissioner Erickson suggested tabling this item to give the owner an opportunity to come back with modifications that would better screen in the area, without having to screen in individual dumpsters. Commissioner Galatowitsch agreed. Chair Baker asked if this would be setting a precedent if they approved this. Ms. Chaput stated this was specific to this development. Commissioner Zimmerman commended Ms. Oertli for being proactive regarding this and stated it may be economically cheaper to do it this way, instead of enclosing each individual dumpster.