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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—JUNE 6, 2001 4 Mr. Cronin noted since the Ordinance was fairly new, staff recommended that it be codified into the Zoning Ordinance as it was currently written. Section 1 of the Ordinance described the moratorium and process for creating the Ordinance. The remainder of the document was the language that should be adopted into the Zoning Ordinance. The Ordinance was thoroughly reviewed by the City Attorney prior to adoption to ensure that it met all legal requirements for this type of use. Mr. Cronin stated staff recommended approval of the proposed codification of the Adult Use Ordinance into the Zoning Ordinance as new"Section 14: Adult Uses". Acting Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Commissioner Pakulski moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to recommend approval of the proposed codification of the Adult Use Ordinance into the Zoning Ordinance as new"Section 14: Adult Uses". The motion carried unanimously(5-0). The Adult Use Ordinance will be reviewed at the Monday, June 25, 2001 regular meeting of the City Council, effective as part of the Zoning Ordinance the day after publication in the City's legal paper. OLD BUSINESS PLANNING CASE #01-08 — UNITED PROPERTIES, 4300 W. ROUND LAKE ROAD, 1987 & 1887 GATEWAY BOULEVARD—PUD AMENDMENT Mr. Cronin explained the applicant was requesting to amend the Planned Unit Development for the properties at 4300 W. Round Lake Road and 1887 & 1987 Gateway Blvd. to screen the existing refuse containers on all properties. Mr. Cronin presented the background information by explaining that this Planning Case was originally reviewed at the April 4, 2001 Planning Commission meeting and was tabled at that time. The Planning Commission asked that the applicant propose an alternative form of screening (beyond fencing) so that the dumpsters on the three properties would be out of view from the roadway. The Planning Commission recommended a more permanent solution to the applicant, such as permanent walls extending from the buildings. Mr. Cronin noted the applicant had submitted a letter, explaining the proposal, with photographs of the properties. The amended proposal was to increase the amount of landscaping to screen the loading dock areas (which house numerous dumpsters) from Round Lake Road. Mr. Cronin summarized the zoning review for this Planning Case explained Section 6, G, #2 of the Zoning Ordinance stated 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". Mr. Cronin stated applicant was proposing the following landscaping to properly screen the refuse containers on the properties: