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. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 25, 1994 7 applicant will be required to provide standard landscaping. Approximately 21 trees have been proposed to act as a visual screen. The site plan has been reviewed by the Rice Creek Watershed and MN/DOT because of the impact to the drainage ditch on 1-694. The City Engineer has indicated that no changes are necessary . The applicant has painted the building and done other minor improvements. There is an underground fuel tank which the applicant is proposing to put above ground to comply with state and federal requirements. All of these issues are addressed in the 16 conditions attached. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Special Use Permit and the conditions listed under Staff Recommendations, with the exception that a one-year limit will be allowed for landscaping around County Road F in anticipation of the road improvement. Malone asked if, under condition No.9, the parking to be allowed for one year pending the County Road F improvement, refers to encroachment. Fritsinger answered, yes. Malone asked if, under item No. 15, the emission odor and level of noise conform to PCA standards. He noted that at the meeting in May, residents stated that the noise from work in the garage could be heard very distinctly when the doors were open, He stated that he would . expect the applicant to keep the building closed during regular working hours as a good neighbor gesture, even if the work is not in violation of PCA standards. Fritsinger stated that at the public hearing residents requested the applicant to consider electrical outlets to prevent pollution. Residents also stated that the odor problem should be a primary concern. The odor is especially bad on cold days when the buses have to idle before they can be driven. There is no specific research regarding odor on summer days. The research was done during early hours in the winter when it is most noticeable, Hicks noted that in the calendar year, there are 60 days with the temperature low enough that the buses have to be warmed up. One of the recommendations from the Planning Commission is to have the company invest in a study of electrical outlets or engine warmers. There was a lengthy discussion among Planning Commission members whether or not to suggest having the company report to the City staff or Council on those findings. He stated that he would be uncomfortable leaving No, 15 open ended to let the applicant only provide some direction of investigation into the problem. Fritsinger stated that from the perspective of staff, the findings would be valuable information for the City. Hicks asked in a normal temperature year, how many days would be severely cold enough to cause the odor problem. Mr. Brabender answered, approximately 15. . Hicks asked if there will be a park dedication on this site, and if not, could it be assessed