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e e e 3. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: September 8, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council Jennifer Chaput, City Planne~ Case #00-31, Planned Unit Development Amendment Hood Flexible Packaging, 1887 Gateway Blvd FROM: SUBJECT: Request The applicant is requesting to amend the Planned Unit Development for 1887 Gateway Blvd. to allow the placement of a make-up air unit (-IT x 5'9", as shown in Exhibit A) and a chiller condenser (-1' x 5'6", as shown in Exhibit B) in front of one of the business' existing loading doors (as shown on the site plan, Exhibit C). Backl!round Hood Flexible Packaging came before the City Council with Planning Case #00-17a to request the addition of two exterior solvent tanks, a catalytic oxidizer and the expansion of one overhead door to accommodate these additions. This case was approved with the following conditions: 1. A minimum of three protective bollards be placed to protect the fence structure. 2. The dock door closest to the oxidizer not be used once the oxidizer is in place. 3. Solvent tank and oxidizer screening be cedar wood construction painted to match the building. 4. All roof top mechanical devices be screened per code requirements. 5. Solvent tank placements meet building/fire code regulations. 6. No detectable odors from the printing process be present on the exterior of the building. Zoninl! Review 1. Make-up air unit. The proposed make-up air unit is required for the operation of Hood Flexible Packaging to bring warm air into the building in the wintertime to equalize airflow. A lot of air is exhausted out ofthe building and air must be returned to the building so that negative air pressure is not created. It would be difficult to open doors or efficiently dry printed materials without it. This unit would be located directly in front of one of the dock doors so the loading dock would no longer be utilized. 2. Chiller condenser. The chiller condenser is required to chill water that in turn cools down presses and machinery for the operation ofthe business. The condenser would be placed to the south of the make- up air unit along the building. The operation of these systems is further explained in a letter by the applicant (Exhibit D). Screening of Mechanical Equipment. Section VI, E, 4,j of the Zoning Ordinance requires that, "Screening shall also be provided where mechanical operating equipment is located on the ground or on the roof of the premises.. .constructed and located to prevent direct view of the equipment".