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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 24, 2000 6 . 2. Case #OO-17a, pun Amendment, Welsh, 1987 and 1887 Gateway Boulevard Mr. Lynch explained that the applicant has two separate requests amending the Planned Unit Development for 1987 and 1887 Gateway Boulevard. The first is to allow the placement of two exterior solvent storage tanks, a catalytic oxidizer, and to expand an existing dock door at 1887 Gateway Blvd. The second is to modify the existing Planned Unit Development to allow for staff approval for certain requests. This portion of the request was tabled and is still being reviewed by the Planning Commission. The applicant is requesting permission to install an oxidizer and solvent storage tanks on site. The oxidizer removes solvent emissions that are ducted from the printing presses. The applicant claims it removes 98 percent of the solvent vapors from the process. The solvent storage tanks hold normal propyl and ethyl alcohol. They are both classified flammable liquids. The tanks will meet the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements. A building permit is required for the installation and the tanks will need to meet the building/fire code. The applicant plans to screen these areas with cedar wood fencing painted to match the building. The fencing will not screen the pipes entering the building. Staff would suggest bollards be placed at each corner of the solvent tank fencing and one bollard on the corner of the oxidizer . fencing. The applicant is proposing two bays be filled with blow-out panels, one be expanded to 14 feet by 14 feet, and the elimination of a stairway/entry door in front of the oxidizer. It also appears that the door in front of the solvent tanks will not be usable once the tanks are installed. Staff has some concerns with the use of the dock door next to the oxidizer. It appears this will be a very tight area with the possibility of the fence being damaged. Staff recommends this bay not be used once the oxidizer is in place. Mr. Lynch stated the Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case #OO-17a, Planned Unit Development Amendment, to allow for a Catalytic Oxidizer, two solvent storage tanks, and the enlargement of and existing dock door with 6 conditions. Donna Becker, a representative of Welsh Companies, stated that her company is flexible with regard to fencing. Councilmember Larson expressed his support ofthe amendment, but added he is concerned that the development has many trash enclosures built back in loading and parking areas, and now tanks and an oxidizer are being added, He stated that if the trend continues, the development will be completely altered from the original site plan approved by the Council. . Councilmember Larson stated that a suggestion was made by the Planning Commission that wing walls be constructed to provide some screening for those buildings from the road.