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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, November 4, 1987 ~ "Page 6 TRNG CNTR (Cont'd) The Planner discussed two categories the facility could fall under; if the training center is considered as a "public facility" it would be considered through the Special Use Permit application, otherwise, if the project is considered as a "office/warehouse . facility" (which is not permitted in an R-l District), it would be considered as a Rezoning application. Miller explained that representatives working on the project have indicated they would request sewer and water utilities fr?m Arden Hills; which may provide a basis for the City to negotiate specific issues of concern to residents and staff. The Planner advised that a local architectural firm has been retained and a copy of the plans for the project are on file at the Village Hall. He briefly reviewed the exterior building materials proposed and displayed the building interior plan. Commission members discussed with the Planner issues of concern; he suggested the Planning Commission as a group may elect to give input relative to traffic access and visual impact on adjacent residential areas. Miller also pointed out that the area is in a Shoreline District; he has contacted the DNR and questioned if State mandated restrictions would apply to the property, as they are quite stringent. He has not yet received an opinion on the matter. Member Zehm questioned when the project would begin. The Planner advised that bids are scheduled to be received in the fall of 1989; construction on the project would probably begin in 1.990, with completion in . 1991. Member Malone recommended the Planning Commission forward the following statement to the Council, for their review and additional comments, and request that the information be forwarded to the proper authorities in charge of the project: The Arden Hills Planning Commission has reviewed the plans submitted for a training facility to be located on the Arsenal property, on the northwest corner of Lexington Avenue and Highway 96, and forwards the following concerns relative to the project for your review: 1. If such a facility need be constructed in the City of Arden Hills, we recommend the developers strive to minimize the visual impact of the facility on residents by providing sufficient screening between the site and adjacent residential areas, or by locating the proposed buildings further from visual range. 2. We further recommend that traffic ingress/egress be located solely on Lexington Avenue~ 3. We formally request information be provided to the City of Arden Hills relative to use of the facility which would address nuisance issues which would impact the City and its residents, as listed below: a) Lighting, b) Noise, c) Odors, and, d) Pollutants or Toxic Materials. 4. We also recommend that the proposed buildings be utilized to provide screening of the equipment currently stored or any proposed to be . stored in the future on the site. Commission members voted unanimously in favor of the statement as proposed. - -