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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—JUNE 6, 2001 6 in that area for now, which would be relocated at the time the Phase 11 parking was done. Additional screening would also be added at the time Phase II parking was completed. Acting Chair Sand expressed concern that landscaping only may not provide an adequate screen and was not satisfied there was adequate screening of the dumpster under this phase. Ms. Oertli stated originally it was planned just to screen the dumpsters and she had proposed a fence. She stated the Commission requested at that time to have a more permanent screening. She indicated because the parking lot was looked at as being expanded, it did not make sense to put something permanent in that area. The landscaping option made the most sense. Acting Chair Sand stated screening was to hide the dumpster and he did not believe the trees would hide the dumpster. Ms. Oertli replied a fence was less expensive than trees and if the Commission wanted a fence, they would be willing to do that. Acting Chair Sand suggested having both a fence and landscaping. Mr. Cronin asked on the north parcel, the trees be planted 10 feet on center. He also requested moving the dumpster back 100 feet away from the road at this time. He requested on the south side, they plant 12-foot trees,rather than 5-6 foot trees so it would provide adequate screening immediately. Ms. Oertli stated she would ask Manufacturers' Services if the dumpster could be relocated. Commissioner Duchene asked when one or two of the trees dies, would there be an obligation to replant. Ms. Oertli stated they would replace the trees if they did not survive. Commissioner Duchene asked if this approval was requested for all dumpsters that may ever be located behind the buildings. Ms. Oertli stated the hope was that this would be a solution to having to screen the dumpsters individually. Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Pakulski, to recommend approval of Planning Case#01-08,Planned Unit Development amendment, to install additional landscaping on 4300 W. Round Lake Road and 1987 Gateway Boulevard to screen refuse containers with the following conditions: 1. The screening on 4300 W. Round Lake Road is to include six 7-foot Colorado Spruce trees spaced 10 foot on center. 2. A fence is to be constructed to screen the dumpster of sufficient height and length to cover the dumpster from view of West Round Lake Boulevard. 3. The dumpster is to be moved as far to the east as practical without interfering with other equipment. 4. With respect to 1987 Gateway Boulevard, five ten-foot Colorado Spruce trees are to be planted 20 foot on center. 5. Additional screening was not required on the property at 1887 Gateway Boulevard (also managed by United Properties) since the current wing wall and landscaping sufficiently screens the loading dock area; and 6. The screening, as provided in the plans, must be in place by no later than August 31, 2001 on all properties. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).