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. . . e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 3,1999 DRAFT 15 Requirements Chart be modified to state "Parking Roadway", rather than "Parking Front." Ms. McMonigalagreed. With regard to the fencing requirements on page four of the Ordinance, Commissioner Baker noted that the stated preference for black or dark green vinyl coated fencing asswned a preference for chain link fence. He felt that other type of fencing should be encouraged since chain link fencing does not provide a screening function. Ms. Randall noted that some businesses use fencing for security purposes. Commissioner Baker suggested that this be differentiated to encourage fencing for screening to be other than chain link. Commissioner Sand agreed and suggested that the statement, "Black or green vinyl-coated is preferred" be stricken from the Ordinance. Commissioner Baker suggested this sentence be modified to stated, "If chain link fencing must be utilized, then black or green vinyl-coated is preferred." He felt that the first choices for screening should be either wood, brick or stone. With regard to the landscaping requirements on page four of the Ordinance, Commissioner Duchenes asked why item number d, 3 stated that special attention to screening from major roadways must be given. Ms. McMonigal stated that this requirements was to address screening of Highway 96. Commissioner Sand suggested that item nwnber d, 3 be modified to state Highway 96, rather than major roadways. Since there may be other roadways within the Zoning District that require special attention, Ms. McMonigal suggested that item d, 3, be modified to simply state roadways. Commissioner Sand stated that Highway 96 had llilique issues with regard to landscaping, screening and fencing. He felt that, if the City wanted to add something special along the Highway, the Ordinance should be more specific. He suggested that an additional requirement be added to this section stating that any screening and fencing along Highway 96 shall be of consistent material and appearance. Commissioner Baker asked if the Ordinance should include a maximwn first floor area for structures. Chair Erickson stated that he was not sure this had ever been regulated. He felt that the maximwn floor area was regulated by the size of the lot. Commissioner Sand suggested that subparagraph five be added to the landscaping and screening requirements referencing special landscaping and screening related to any gateway entry. Ms. McMonigal concurred. With regard to item e, 2, on page five, Commissioner Duchenes suggested that a requirement be added to this section stating that all glass buildings will not be allowed. Commissioner Sand asked if this section was meant to exclude synthetic stucco materials. Chair Erickson stated that, by limiting exterior materials to natural materials at this time, this would require the review and approval of any proposal to use a different material. Ms. McMonigal noted that the building exterior requirements did not specifically address accessory buildings. She asked if standards for building materials should apply to accessory buildings as well. Commissioner Sand stated that accessory buildings should be required to follow the same standards and the Commissioners concurred. With regard to the lighting standards, Commissioner Sand suggested the Ordinance be more restrictive with regard to consistent lighting styles.