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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 25, 1999 DRAFT 4 Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she could see no reason to change the current penalty as she feels the amount is adequate. She indicated that there may be some residents who cannot pay e their utility bills any other way. She believed that if a resident had a real problem and were petitioning not to pay, the City would hear from them in a different manner. Councilmember Larson stated that he was satisfied with the current penalty amount. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Resolution #99-39, Adopting and Confirming Annual Special Assessments for Delinquent Accounts. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). B. Planning Cases 1. Case #99-12, Midway National Bank, 1315 Red Fox Road, Variance/Site Plan Review Ms. Randall explained that the petitioner was requesting approval of a variance (37 feet proposed, when 50 feet is required) and site plan to allow for a 5 foot 6 inch by 13 foot 6 inch generator and screening for their facility. The site has a unique setback configuration. The lot is bordered by public right-of-way on three sides, thus requiring a 50 foot setback on three sides. This causes the petitioner difficulties with placing any additional equipment on the site. Ms. Randall presented a drawing of the site and noted that the building takes up the majority of the building site. e The applicant is looking to have the generator in place as soon as possible due to government regulations. They currently have a temporary generator on a trailer to meet these requirements. Staff had agreed to allow the applicant to hook up the generator temporarily, as they were going through the process, as long as there were no complaints and the applicant was moving forward with a permanent solution. The applicant had considered several locations for the generator. Other locations are limited due to the unique location of this lot. One option would be on the north side of the parking area, however, the only benefit would be that the generator may be easier to screen. Additionally, the applicant has noted that it would be difficult to connect the generator to the junction box from that location. The applicant has also considered a location to the east of the building, however, there is a drainage system which flows through this area. The only side available that would not need a variance is next to the building along the sidewalk. This site, however, would eliminate landscaping, a portion of sidewalk, and windows. The generator must be placed as close to the junction box as possible in order to hook up to the junction box. The proposed location would work the best for that aspect. The Zoning Ordinance states that screening shall be provided where mechanical equipment is located on the ground or the roof of the premises. The applicant considered three possibilities. One would be for no screening because the generator comes with an enclosure that is fairly attractive compared to a generator without an enclosure. The other options were for either a .. cedar wood fence or a block wall that would surround the unit. The generator must be accessible ... for servicing so the fence or wall would have to be larger than the unit. The actual generator