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. . - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: November 8, 1999 ~ Mayor and City Council fJdlJ Nancy Randall, Associate Plannlr TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Case #99-12, Variance and Site Plan Review Midway National Bank, 1315 Red Fox Road Request. The petitioner is requesting approval of a 13 foot variance (37 feet where 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 located at 1315 Red Fox Road. (Exhibit A). Background. The applicant currently has a temporary generator on a trailer to meet their needs during the process. The Zoning Ordinance in Section VI, E, 4, 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. A cedar wood fence or concrete block wall would screen the generator. At the October 25, 1999 City Council meeting, when this case was initially presented, issues regarding aesthetics, maintenance, and costs of the two options were discussed. The applicant prefers the cedar wood fence option. However, they also stated that the generator would look just as good without screening by adding skirting to the bottom of the enclosure and painting it to match the building. Findinl!s - Corner Side Yard Setback Variance The Staff concludes that the following factors relate to the requested corner side yard setback variance: I. Circumstances Unique to the Property: The property is bordered by public right-of- way on three sides creating a relatively small buildable area for this site. 2. Alternate Location: The applicant lists several other locations that they have considered. Other locations are limited due to the unique location of this lot. The only location 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. This site is adj acent to the junction box which is where the generator is connected to the building. The next best option would be on the north side of the parking area; however, the only benefit is that the generator may be easer to screen. The applicant, however, has noted it would be difficult to connect the generator to the junction box from that location.