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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 30, 1999 7 . Ms. Randall stated that the Rice Creek Watershed District has since approved the proposed biofilter. 2. Exposed foundation be painted earth tone. 3. Chain link fence be open, or slats be earth toned. 4. Lighting plan approved by Staff prior to installation and the use of the light be limited to maintenance only. 5. Modify the landscape plan with 6 to 8 foot blue spruce trees as proposed by Staff in Exhibit B with the addition of trees extending to the south. 6. Grading plan be approved by the City Engineer prior to the building permit. 7. The applicant monitor the odor to ensure reduction of the odors. The applicant has supplied a letter stating they agree with the conditions of approval. However, the applicant was concerned with condition number seven and how this monitoring must be done. The applicant has agreed to hire a professional odor control consultant to evaluate the biofilter to ensure there is a reduction in odor. Mayor Probst asked how the medium in the biofilter is kept moist during the winter time. Mr. Ken Holla, Friskies Plant Manager, stated that moisture is added to the air as it is discharged. Mayor Probst asked ifthere were any concerns for freezing in the winter time. Mr. Holla stated that freezing was not a concern. . With regard to the plan to install a fence around the biofilter, Councilmember Larson asked what could potentially happen if a person were to get into the biofilter and how deep the medium will be. Mr. Holla stated that the medium will be a four to five feet deep pile of wood chips. The intent of the fence is more to prevent disturbance of the wood chips, which would reduce the effectiveness ofthe biofilter. Mr. Daryl Grove, Friskies Division Environmental Manager, stated that it is possible to walk on the wood chips and agreed that disturbing the wood chips would effect the bacteria and reduce the effectiveness. MOTION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. . 6. 7. Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #99-13, Site Plan, to allow for the construction of a 50 foot by 57 foot biofilter, subject to the following conditions: Rice Creek Watershed Approval. Exposed foundation be painted earth tone. Chain link fence be open, or slats be earth toned. Lighting plan approved by Staff prior to installation and the use of the light be limited to maintenance only. Modify the landscape plan with 6 to 8 foot blue spruce trees as proposed by Staff in Exhibit B with the addition of trees extending to the south. Grading plan be approved by the City Engineer prior to the building permit. The applicant monitor the odor to ensure reduction of the odors.