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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 DR 16 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. Staffrecommended that a fence or wall be placed along the south side to screen the generator from the neighboring lot. The applicant was proposing an enclosure to reduce the sound and enhance the appearance ofthe 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 this area. The proposed generator would meet the height and setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant was not proposing to modify the landscaping and no grading is needed. The applicant was not proposing to add lighting or modify their existing signage as a result of this application. Ms. Randall noted that this was a multi-tenant building and with Y2K nearing, other similar requests may appear from other businesses. These requests could be handled in a similar way to multiple air conditioning units that are required to be screened. Ms. Randall advised that staff recommended approval of Planning Case 99-17, Site Plan, to allow for the construction ofa 4 foot 3 inch by 12 foot 9 and one-half inch generator with the following conditions: . I. Screening in the form of a fence or wall be placed on the south side of the generator. 2. The generator only be run a maximum of five hours per month for servicing or during power failures. If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this Planning Case, then it would be heard at the September 13, 1999, regular meeting of the City Council. Mr. Lauren Rothbauer, Guidant Corporation, stated that his only concern was for the requirement to screen the south side of the generator. He noted that the generator would be 100 feet from the south property line and will appear similar to the Northern States Power transformer located near by. He stated that the generator will be covered by a metal box and appear neat. Commissioner Sand asked where the generator would be installed with relation to the existing transformer and yellow post. Mr. Lawfor stated that the generator would be located to the right of the transformer, ten feet from the building. Commissioner Sand asked how far the transformer was from the building. Ms. Randall stated that the transformer sits closer than 10 feet from the building. Commissioner Sand assumed that the yellow post was to protect the transformer from damage by . vehicles. He asked if the proposed generator would also include this sort of post. Mr. Lawfor stated that it would.