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<br /> f' height variance (42 feet proposed, when 35 feet is allowed). This silo will make the operation of
<br /> the plant more efficient, but is not expected to increase production.
<br /> I Mr. Ringwald showed overheads of the existing and proposed silos, and the screening to be
<br /> provided. The Planning Commission at their August 6, 1997 meeting, required that additional
<br /> screening in the form of evergreen trees be provided, The Planning Commission also
<br /> I recommend approval of the height variance and the site plan review at this meeting.
<br /> Mayor Probst requested clarification that the proposed silo will look identical to the existing one,
<br /> I Mr. Ringwald stated that was correct.
<br /> MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the height variance and
<br /> I site plan review in Planning Case #97-16, contingent upon the applicant
<br /> complying with the Planning Commission recommendations for screening. The
<br /> motion carried unanimously (5-0).
<br /> I A-3. Planning Case #97-18, Zoning Ordinance Modification - City of Arden Hills
<br /> I Mr. Ringwald statcd the Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendments to the
<br /> following ordinances: VI, C, I, a; VI, C, I, d; VI, C, 2, a; VI, E, 4, c; VI, G, 3, a(2); VI, G, 6, a;
<br /> and IX, A, 2; and to dcfer action on recommendations for the following ordinances: VI, E, 4, d
<br /> Ie and VI, F, I, e. If the City Council is supportive of the proposed modifications to the Zoning
<br /> Ordinance, then the City Attorney should be directed to prepare the ordinance for Council's
<br /> I approval, which would incorporate these changes into the Zoning Ordinance. The Staff
<br /> anticipates bringing sections VI,E,4,d and VI,F, l,c to the Planning Commission in October rather
<br /> than September, due to the changes suggested requiring a republication of the Public Hearing
<br /> I noticc.
<br /> Councilmembcr Malone stated he was under the impression that VI, F, I, c (Building Standards)
<br /> I requires that all driveways be pavcd, Mr. Ringwald stated it does rcquire that drivcways be
<br /> paved, except for single and two-family homes.
<br /> I Councilmember Malone inquired regarding the 30% open for air flow rcquirement, stating the
<br /> original intent was to not have solid fences. He stated varianccs have been denied for solid
<br /> walls, but other sections in the Code permit walls.
<br /> I Councilmember Malone stated he is hesitant to approvc dcletion of the 30% open for air flow
<br /> requirement. Mr. Ringwald stated this ordinancc could be pulled and brought back for further
<br /> I discussion.
<br /> I Mayor Probst inquired if the recodification would be a separate action by Council. Mr.
<br /> Fritsinger replied it would be separate.
<br /> .. Mr. Ringwald stated his preference to discuss the Code regarding walls at a later date.
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