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DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - AUGUST 4, 1999 6 Aeting Chair Nelson noted that the above ground portion of the biofilter would be shielded a behind the six to eight foot tall blue spruces, He asked why more trees where not added south of ., the tree line, Ms, Randall stated there are trees in this area that the City had installed with the trail. She noted that the trees in the area in whieh the blue spruces would be planted would not have winter foliage, She stated, however, that the applieant might be willing to add more trees to the landseaping plan, Acting Chair Nelson stated that he would like to see a condition that more trees be added on the west side, south of the tree line, Aeting Chair Nelson asked if all the exhaust from the Friskies plant would pass through the biofilter, Mr. Hola stated that all ofthe exhaust from the cooking process would pass through the biofilter. Commissioner Rye asked if operating in the wintertime would be a problem for the biofilter, Mr, Hola stated that there would be no problem operating the biofilter in the wintertime, Commissioner Rye moved, seconded by Commissioner Galatowitsch to recommend approval of Planning Case 99-13, Site Plan, to allow for the construction ofa 50-foot by 57-foot biofilter, conditioned on: 1. 2, Rice Creek Watershed Approval. Exposed foundation be painted earth tone, or to match the existing building, Chain link fence be open or slats be earth tone, Lighting plan approved by staff prior to installation and the use of the light be limited to maintenanee only. ModifY the landseape plan with 6 to 8 foot blue spruee, as proposed by Staff in Exhibit B, with additional trees extending to the south.. The grading plan be approved by the City Engineer prior to the building permit being issued, That the applicant monitor the odor to ensure reduetion of the odors, 3, 4. 5. 6, 7, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, August 30, 1999, City Couneil meeting, PLANNING CASE #99-04 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - DISCUSSION ONLY Mr. Ringwald explained that staff prepared a draft Neighborhood Business Zoning Distriet Ordinance for eonsideration by the Planning Commission, Included in the staff report was a seetion stating the purpose ofthe Zoning District; a sample Zoning Distriet Land Use Chart; a sample District Requirement Chart; and a Special Requirement section for the Neighborhood Business Zoning Distriet, Mr. Ringwald stated that the staff report did not include speeifie information regarding the seven sites identified as possible Neighborhood Business Districts. He suggested that the Planning Commission reaffirm these sites as being included in the Zoning District and state any other sites within the eommunity that should be added to the District. . e