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. . . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 6, 1999 DRAFT 17 remain as is and may help to protect the Ramsey County Public Works Facility from view from Highway 96. With regard to screening, she suggested that the Planning Commission keep in mind what may be developed behind the facility in the future. Ms, Randall requested that the Planning Commission review the proposed land use chart over the next week and submit any suggestions or comments back to her. She indicated that the City was attempting to move forward quickly on this new Zoning District through in order for the zoning to be established prior to the planning of facility for the sites to be released. Chair Erickson asked what category the Ramsey County Public Works Facility would fall under in the land use chart. Ms, Randall stated that the facility would fall under the Public Use category as a special use. Commissioner Rye noted that none of the uses in the land use chart were shown as being permitted. Ms. Randall stated that there were a number of items which staff was looking for direction on whether or not they should be permitted or a special use, These items were designation with "P or S" on the land use chart, She noted that even ifthese uses were permitted, they would still require site plan approval. Commissioner Rye confirmed that adult oriented businesses would not be allowed in this Zoning District. Ms. Randall stated that adult oriented businesses would only be allowed in the B-2 and B-4 Zoning Districts. Commissioner Sand stated that he was less concerned about the land use chart than he was about the overall appearance ofthe Ramsey County Public Works Facility. Having sat through many meetings with the Congressman Vento Committee, and looking at the approved plan for the site, the location that the County is planning to construct its facility had been designated as a 42 acre village center at the main entrance to the City of Arden Hills at Hamline Avenue. He would be very concerned ifthe County took a lackadaisical attitude and constructed a maintenance-type garage similar to the facility at Rice Street and Highway 694. He hoped that McCombs, Frank, Roos, and Associates was creating an aesthetic plan. He noted that this firm had not been involved in the years of planning for this site and he hoped that they would be sensitive to this issue. He indicated that this entrance was key to the entire TCAAP development. Ms. Randall stated that staff has discussed these issues with McCombs, Frank, Roos, and Associates. One issue staff felt would be key was no outdoor storage, particularly of vehicles. One item which may be difficult to store indoors would be the salt and sand mixtures. However, this material may be screened. Commissioner Sand stated that the screening of this material would have to be towards the west or northwest. He would not want the exposed negative aspects of the facility facing the entry way of Highway 96. He hoped that Ramsey County would be sensitive to this issue. Ms. Randall stated that staff would like direction on building materials and the types of buildings the Planning Commission would prefer. Commissioner Sand stated he would want information from McCombs, Frank, Roos, and Associates at least two weeks prior to the public hearing so that the Planning Commission is not surprised by their proposal. Ms. Randall stated that staff would try to provide the Planning Commission with information in advance to allow time for the Planning Commission to make comments prior to the public hearing.