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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 25, 1999 18 <br /> . chain link fence with wood slats to match the building, similar to the 20-foot high chain link <br /> fence at the loading dock ofthe building directly across from this building. However, the <br /> applicant was willing to consider either fence, <br /> Mayor Probst asked if stafIhad verified the original approval ofthe building to determine what <br /> had been discussed. He suspected that the City had been lead to believe that the dumpsters <br /> would be kept inside the garage doors. <br /> Ms. Randall stated that she had reviewed both the Planning Commission and City Council <br /> minutes and found discussions of the trash dumpsters in the Planning Commission memo and <br /> minutes. However, it had been decided that this issue would bc discussed by the City Council <br /> and she could find no reference to this issue in the City Council materials. She did note, <br /> however, that the dock bays are not ground level. Therefore, it would be difficult for a dumpster <br /> that is kept inside to be frequently moved in and out <br /> Since the building is visible from the lake, Mayor Probst asked if the proposed screening would <br /> be sufficient Ms. Randall stated that there is landscaping in place that would restrict the view <br /> somewhat Additionally, the land near the lake is elevated and therefore, the dumpster and <br /> compactor may not be visible from the lake. <br /> Referring to the site plan, Councilmember Larson asked what the squares in the parking lot were, <br /> Ms, Randall stated that the parking lot is asphalt and these squares were cement pads which <br /> . provide better traction for the trucks. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked if the tenant was located in the building is such a way that there <br /> would be no alternative location for the dumpster and compactor. He suggcsted that the eastern <br /> portion of the parking lot be considered, Ms. Randall stated that placing the dumpster and <br /> compactor in that location would affect the tenant that will be proposing to move into the eastern <br /> end of the building. She indicated that this new tenant will be proposing to have parking in this <br /> area and not use the loading docks, She stated that when she spoke with Welsh Corporation <br /> regarding this parking issue and the trash dumpster, they had informed her that the entire portion <br /> of the building, including the corresponding loading dock area, is included in the lease. One <br /> concern for Welsh was that the trash dumpster and compactor not inhibit the turning oftrucks of <br /> other tenants, now or in the future, <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she would prefer a chain link fence with slats over a <br /> wood fence. She felt that a chain-link fence would maintain its appearance longer than a wood <br /> fence, <br /> Councilmember Larson noted that, although this side of the building was not meant to be the <br /> most attractive, he was concerned that the dumpster and compactor would be visible from Round <br /> Lake Court Councilmember Aplikowski stated that one trash dumpster with a compactor would <br /> be less of a visual nuisance than two or three overflowing dumpsters. <br /> . Mayor Probst stated that when the original Planning Case for this property was discussed, the <br /> City Council had expressed a strong desire for the loading dock area to be screened by the shape <br />