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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 13,1999 15 . 3. Case #99-17, Guidant (CPI), 4354-4396 Round Lake Road, Site Plan Review Mr. Post noted that there had been a bench handout from Guidant expressing their reaction to the recommendation to screen the proposed generator. The applicant does not feel screening should be necessary. Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of a site plan to allow for a 12 foot 9 and one-half inch by 4 foot 3 inch generator for their facility located at 4354-4369 Round Lake Road. The City Council approved a request for a site plan review for an office/warehouse building with Planning Case #86-15. Guidant utilizes a portion of the building for its shipping and receiving. The generator was proposed to be 6 foot 7 inches tall and setback from the building 10 feet. The generator would be used during power outages and once a month for preventive maintenance. The Zoning Ordinance states that screening shall be provided where mechanical operating equipment is located on the ground or the roof of the premises. The proposed generator has an enclosure to weatherproof and reduce sound. Staff recommended that a fence or wall be placed along the south side to screen the generator from the neighboring lot. The generator would be screened from the east and west due to the C shape of the building. The applicant was proposing an enclosure to reduce the sound and enhance the appearance of the generator. The applicant has supplied staff with numbers showing the proposed sound levels and a list of comparable sounds. . The numbers of all fall below a diesel truck, which are currently used in tbis area. Ms. Randall advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case #99-17, Site Plan, to allow for the construction of a 4 foot 3 inch by 12 foot 9 1/2 inch generator, subject to the following conditions: 1. The generator only be run a maximum of five hours per month for servicing, or for the duration of a power failure. 2. The generator be placed as close as possible to the building and transformer that the Building Code will allow. 3. A minimum of two protective bollards be placed to protect the generator. Ms. Randall noted that the applicant had been proposing to include the bollards to protect the generator and does not disagree with the other two conditions. According to the Building Inspector, the generator would be required to be a minimum of 10 feet from any opening and three feet from the Northern States Power transformer. If the generator was placed in the proposed location, the generator will need to be 10 feet from the building to be setback the required three feet from the transformer. . Councilmember Malone asked if the proposed generator would be diesel. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Councilmember Malone noted that the City of Arden Hills has regulations regarding fuel storage and asked where the diesel fuel would be kept. Ms. Randall stated that the fuel would be stored within the unit. Mr. Dave Reimers, Guidant Corporation, stated that the