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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 6, 1999 DRAFT 16 . trash dumpsters were interpreted as storage of materials outdoors. Therefore trash dumpsters must have screening in place, which was not a specific obligation of the planned unit development. . With regard to the wording of staffs recommendation, Chair Erickson suggested that the recommendation state that screening is required for both the dumpster and the compactor. He asked if the type of fence had been discussed with the applicant. Ms. Randall stated that the applicant had pointed out to her that directly across from their location is a 20 foot high chain link fence with wooden slats to match the building. The applicant had indicated a willingness to utilize this type of fence. Commissioner Sand noted that the Planning Commission had not given clear direction for screening with the planned unit development. However, the Zoning Ordinance requires the screening of trash dumpsters and staff must enforce this. Ms. Randall concurred, Commissioner Sand noted that the site plan included a number oftrees that were to have been planted between the two truck dock parking areas. He noted that this would provide additional screening and asked ifthey had been planted. Ms, Randall stated that she would have to verify what landscaping has been accomplished. She was aware that there was a berm with plantings in this area. Commissioner Sand stated that if the screening policy was going to be enforced, the City should ensure that the natural screening that was approved as part ofthe plan is also incorporated into the site plan. Commissioner Duchenes moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand to recommend . approval of Planning Case 99-21, Planned Unit Development Amendment, to allow for a trash compactor and dumpster on the north side of the building located at 2015 Gateway Boulevard, with a condition that a wood fence painted to match the building be placed on the west side of the trash dumpster and compactor for screening. The motion carried unanimously (6-0), This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, October 25, 1999, City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE #99-22 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - CIVIC CENTER REZONING - DISCUSSION ONLY Ms. Randall explained that the City of Arden Hills was requesting the creation of a Civic Center Zoning District and rezoning of a portion of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) to the Civic Center District. This item will be scheduled for a public hearing at the November 3, 1999, regular Planning Commission meeting. The City Council, at their August 30, 1999, regular Council meeting, accepted a proposal from McCombs, Frank, Roos, and Associates for planning services associated with the creation of a Civic Center Zoning District. Ms. Randall provided the Planning Commission with photographs of the TCAAP site. Ms. Randall requested direction from the Planning Commission on screening of the Ramsey . County Public Works Facility, outdoor storage, exterior building materials, traffic and lighting. Ms. Randall stated that when visiting the TCAAP site, she noticed that the Ramsey County property has a large dipfrom Highway 96. She assumed that this natural lay of the land will